The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Meeting Will Feature a Talk by 1965 SSHS Graduate John Pearce
You don’t want to miss this one ! John Pearce is a 1965 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, where he was honored as a football player on the Wildcat Wall of Honor in 1996. He attended A&M University on a football scholarship before transferring to and completing his playing career at East Texas State University in 1968. He went on to coach high school football until he began to serve as head football coach at Stephen F....
Sulphur Springs Cross Country Competed in the District 15-4A Meet Wednesday
Sulphur Springs Cross Country competed in the District 15-4A meet October 11th at Pittsburgh High School! JV Boys got first place as a team! Gabe Mayo came in first place, while Sawyer Shutt came in second and Rafael Florez came in third. Gabe Mayo 2023 Cross Country Kannon Gibson came in fifth place, followed by Uriah Lee in sixth. Isaac Stanley came in ninth and Elrey Vargas came in tenth. The Sulphur Springs Lady Cats JV Girls got...
Keeping Bees Away From Food, Drinks & You! From Master Gardener David Wall
Yep, we’re well into the fall when outdoor festivities get interrupted with multiple types of bees, wasps, and other assorted characters. As their food supply dwindles in late summer and early fall, they beginlooking for alternative food sources. AND, it seems they are even more active than in the spring or early summer! Quick to recognize a good food source when they see it, your food and beverages become prime targets! As such, the...
Charlie Rogers
A graveside service for Charlie Rogers, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at Richland Cemetery on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with Brother L.D. Baxley officiating. Rogers passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, in his home. Rogers was born to Dewey and Dorothy (Deuberry) Rogers on March 30, 1954, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. After attending high school, he went on to work as a truck driver for several years. In...
SSISD Wildcat Band Advanced to Regionals This Week
October 11, 2023 – Congratulations to the Wildcat Band! They got straight ones at UIL Region Marching Contest in Mt. Pleasant this week and have now advanced to AREA! Photo courtesy of Jana Tipps Icenhower Man oh man, that Wildcat Band! It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!
Trying To Ignore Officer Sends Man To Jail
October 13, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies encountered a man parked in the lane of travel on State Highway 11 East near the Como-Pickton School Campus. Officers approached the vehicle and were told by the driver that the vehicle was not operational, even though the car was running. David Glynne Noble Sheriff Deputies noticed the driver, 33 year old David Glynne Noble to be nervous, so deputies asked to search the...
Paris Junior College Board of Regents Retain Presidential Search Firm
October 13, 2023 – At a special called meeting on October 5, 2023, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved a contract to retain the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to oversee the search for the next president of the College. ACCT is a non-profit educational organization of governing boards, representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees who govern over 1,200 community, technical, and...
Agricultural Awareness for Children is Important by Mario Villarino
October 13, 2023 – Agricultural awareness for children is important for several reasons: Understanding Food Sources: It helps children understand where their food comes from, fostering an appreciation for the effort that goes into producing it. Environmental Awareness: It can teach kids about the environmental impact of agriculture and the importance of sustainable farming practices. Healthy Eating: Agricultural awareness can...
Instructors Will Provide Students With the Help They Need at Paris Junior College
October 13, 2023 – ENGLISH LESSON PJC-Sulphur Springs Center English instructor Ken Haley works with his students during a recent fall English class. To inquire about enrollment at the campus, call 903-885-1232 Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Ken H
Dinner Bell Menu For October 18, 2023
The City National Bank, its Directors, Officers and Employees makes its fourth appearance as Community Partner for Dinner Bell in 2023. With broad smiles on their faces representatives appear at 9:30 to fill boxes with food to be distributed to those driving under the covered area around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Dinner Bell so appreciates the support and loyalty of CNB for this feeding ministry. GRAB and GO with a meal from the...
