Local Animal Shelter Events with Carter Blood Care
Carter Blood Care is teaming up with our local Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter on the days of Saturday, July 9th and Saturday, July 16, 2016. The Carter Blood Care bus will be parked in the Atwoods parking lot on Gilmer St. on July 9th and on July 16th, it’ll be parked at Tractor Supply Co at 1737 S. Broadway. Carter Blood Care will donate $5 to the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter for each unit of blood that is collected. Every...
Chamber Connection – July 7th, 2016
I hope you were all able to attend and thoroughly enjoy the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks presented by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League last Saturday night. The concert was flawless and the fireworks were truly a sight to be seen. What a wonderful night in Hopkins County! Thank you to everyone who worked diligently to make that beautiful night such a success. Ribbon Cutting for The Chocolate Finale was held at...
Incorrect Information on Social Media Spurs Symphony League Response: No Tax Money Used in Concert/Fireworks Event
On the 25th Anniversary of the Independence Day Concert, misconceptions have filled Facebook with an inaccurate report that has stirred the ire of many. Questions regarding tax dollars used for the concert have been raised. Linda Galligher, President of the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, stated that the cost of the concert, approximately $30,000, is funded by sponsors, Alliance Bank and Grocery Supply, and an annual live auction...
Children Test Positive for Methamphetamine; CPS, SCU Working a Number of Injury to a Child Cases
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit working with Child Protective Services has made arrests following in-depth investigations into at least five children testing positive for methamphetamine. The children were in homes where parents were using the controlled substance. According to SCU officers CPS often initiates this type of investigation but SCU treat these as a top priority when the investigation is forwarded to them. According to...
Vance Receives National FFA Built Ford Tough Scholarship
Cody Vance of Sulphur Bluff High School FFA was awarded a $1,000 Built Ford Tough scholarship by the National FFA Organization. The scholarship is sponsored by Brian Toliver Ford Lincoln as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Vance plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Sam Houston State University. Vance was chosen, along with 1819 others, from among 8,383 applicants from across the country. His selection was...
Agrilife: Dealing With Heat Stress
Many Texans work under hot, humid conditions. Summer heat is a particular hazard to agricultural producers who work long hours under the sun. However, other people working in hot yards, gardens, kitchens or industry jobs are also exposed to these conditions. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, a hot work environment can impair safety and health. Both workers and their employers are responsible for taking steps to prevent...
Animal of the Week: Snoopy, “Pets” Movie Special
Snoopy is a one-year-old Border Collie\Australian Shepard mix, but Animal Shelter Officers speculate that he may have some Husky in him as well. Snoopy was surrendered by his owner on Hodge ST three months ago after the landlord told the tenant that he had to give up some of his animals. Snoopy is heart worm negative and will receive his rabies shot this weekend. He understands basic commands such as “sit,” but lacks...
Shirley Ann Collins
Shirley Ann Collins, age 76, formerly of the Point area, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was born May 23, 1940, in Point, to Henry Clifton and Annie Jewel Gordon Dennie. She married Clifford Nicholas Collins in Point on April 17, 1958. Shirley was a homemaker. Survivors include: Sons: David Wayne Collins; Daryl Dwight Collins (Kimberly) of Point; and Clifford Nicholas Collins, Jr. (Violae)...
Charles “Chuck” Noel Dunlap
A memorial service for Charles “Chuck” Noel Dunlap, age 61, of Yantis, will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, July 16, 2016. at White Oak Baptist Church in Yantis. Pastor Jimmy Rogers will officiate. Fellowship and lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Chuck passed away Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016 at his home. He was born on Dec. 19, 1954, in Dallas, to Charles Harry and Vera Mae Jackson Dunlap. He worked...
