In Defense Of Capitalism
by Intern Steven Payne During the duration of Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, the cause of Socialism was carried by the senator and many of his supporters, especially among the millennial voters. It was spoken of as a cure for American corruption in both the economy and the government. For the supporters of the Democratic-Socialist movement, Capitalism is the sickness which is plaguing American society, giving an...
SSISD Personnel Changes
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Friday, July 22, 2016. Resignations Lane Doughtie Math Teacher Middle School New Personnel Julianna Ramirez ESL/LPAC Facilitator Admin. Building Karina Perez Title I Aide Travis Primary Taryn Dungan Technology Aide SS Elementary Bethany Markey Special Ed Aide SS Elementary Matthew Miles SpEd Teacher SS Elementary Cristina Munoz Bilingual Aide SS...
Sports Summer Camps Next Week
Sulphur Springs ISD is offering football and tennis camps next week. Each will have two different sessions daily based on this fall’s student grade level. Wildcat Football Coach Greg Owens will have football camp Tuesday through Thursday in the Multipurpose Building. Boys entering the third through the eighth grades will have camp each day from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Cost is $45. There will also be a camp for Sulphur Springs...
Light Your World: Ladies Night of Worship
In the Sulphur Springs Auditorium at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, a free ladies night of worship is set to take place on September 15th, 2016. Ladies of all ages from Northeast Texas are getting together for an evening of encouragement. The women of the Choral Society will be singing, Jennifer Kerby Riley will lead praise and worship with Marcie Owens. “In the middle of the night I woke up and knew the Lord...
The Great Barrier Reef
By Molly Clegg The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia, is the largest living thing on Earth, and even visible from outer space. The 2,300 km long ecosystem comprises thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of over 600 types of hard and soft coral. The breathtaking array of the marine creatures includes, 600 types of soft and hard corals, more than 100 species of jellyfish, 3000 varieties...
Minimal Damage in Apartment Fire
A skillet on a hot burner flamed up and created minimal damage at Brittany Square Apartments, 210 Duckworth Street in Sulphur Springs Thursday around 1:45 p.m. A plume of smoke could be seen puffing out of the apartment windows and doors. Sulphur Springs Firemen from Station 2 make quick work of the fire.
From the Convention Floor: Wisenbaker’s “Interesting Experience” Concludes
The final night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland found the Texas Delegation seating changed and Hopkins County’s Donnie Wisenbaker found himself seated behind the Colorado delegation but with a better view of the speaker’s podium. The final night of the convention focused on the party’s nominee for President, Donald J. Trump. Wisenbaker praised speeches made by Trump’s daughter as well as Trump. He stated that Trump...
Shirley Ann Moore
Funeral Services for Shirley Ann Moore, age 71, of Saltillo will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Weaver Baptist Church in Saltillo, Texas, with Bro. Tom Friday officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service, Saturday July 23, 2016, at 9 a.m. at Weaver Baptist Church in Saltillo. Shirley passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, in...
Chamber Connection July 21st
Chamber Connection-July 21st I have something wonderful to share with YOU!!! Next Thursday night, July 28th, at 6:30 p.m., a spectacular event is being held on Celebration Plaza. This event will be a time of singing and praise to promote healing and unity in a time where our hearts are heavy ladened. We are trying to fill the square, so make plans to be there! It will be wonderful! And…. more huge news! The Chamber is hosting their...
