Texas A&M University-Commerce Is Growing
October 19, 2023 – As of today, Fall 2023 enrollment stands at 11,983 students, which is a 7% increase in overall enrollment compared to the same time last year. This represents one of the highest enrollment percentage increases in The Texas A&M University System. The biggest enrollment jump was among first-time freshmen, with a remarkable 22.1% increase over last year. What’s fueling this upward trend? According to...
ERCOT Already Planning For Potential Winter Problems
October 19, 2023 – As we enjoy the cooler temperatures of fall, it reminds us that winter is soon coming. Earler this week, the agency that manages the state’s electric grid came together to talk about it and so much more. After a record-breaking summer, there will be much to prepare the grid for ahead of the winter. ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas told the organization’s board the Public Utilities Commission they have sent...
Social Security Beneficiaries To Get Raise in 2024
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2024 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. The 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2024. Increased payments to approximately 7.5 million SSI recipients will begin on December 29, 2023....
Special Birthday Party at the Senior Center
October 18, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Senior Center regularly hosts a monthly birthday party for seniors, but this month has a special honoree. That someone will be celebrating her 103th birthday! Stop by the Senior Center on October 24th after the morning fitness class finishes, and wish them all happy birthday. Cake provided by Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab.
Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors in Hopkins County
October 17, 2023 – The Sulphur Springs Senior Center is hosting a potluck Thanksgiving Dinner on November 16, 2023. The Senior Center will be providing turkey, ham and rolls for the meal. Julia Wilhite of State Farm will be on hand to help serve the meal. There is a signup sheet for side dishes posted at the Senior Center. Please check the sheet and help provide a variety of food. This will also give Dawna an idea of how many...
More Traffic Signals Coming to Hillcrest Near I-30
October 18, 2023 – Crews have been working quickly to erect new traffic signals on the West Loop in Sulphur Springs. The new lights on State Highway 11/State Highway 19 are at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and the entrance to the new truckstop north of I-30. The truck stop is nearing completion, and it’s two entrances will soon be connected to local streets. One of those entrances are at the new signals, and the...
Joe Luis Soto, Jr.
March 5, 1982 ~ October 14, 2023 (age 41) VISITATION will be Friday October 20, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at West Oaks Funeral Home FUNERAL SERVICE will be Saturday October 21, 2023 11:00 AM INTERMENT will be Saturday October 21, 2023 1:00 PM at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery With our condolences.
The 17th Annual Heritage Square Car Show will be Held November 4th
The 17th Annual Heritage Square Car Show will be held November 4th, 2023, Downtown Sulphur Springs! The event is presented by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. Judged Awards include The Nolan Cason Memorial Award, Best of Show, Best Foreign Car, Best Original Restored, Mayor’s Pick, Best Tri 5, and so many more! Vehicles must be 1993 or older to participate. Registration takes place 8:00am to Noon. Awards will be...
Free Flu Shots for Seniors
October 17, 2023 – Free Flu Shots for Seniors will be available at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center this November 2, 2023 starting at 8AM.
Outstanding SSISD Middle School Students
October 17, 2023 – The 6th grade Spotlight Award Winners for the 1st 9 weeks are: Patrick Fleener, Jewell Tilson, Jolie McCoy, Cooper Desmet, Adalberto Gonzalez and Angel Vargas. These achievers all attend Sulphur Springs Middle School. Patrick Fleener, Jewell Tilson, Jolie McCoy, Cooper Desmet, Adalberto Gonzalez and Angel Vargas 7th grade Spotlight Award Winners from Sulphur Springs Middle School are:...
