Friends Of The Public Library Continue Fundraising Efforts
Trice Lawrence with the Friends of the Sulphur Springs Public Library stopped by the Good Morning Show with Enola Gay on Thursday morning to discuss the group’s fundraising efforts for library events. Lawrence says that since there is not much room for library spending within the city budget, the Friends of the Library assist by raising funds year round. People in the community can get involved by simply donating used hardback...
Busy Season for Hopkins County 4-H
Busy Season for Hopkins County 4-H Our office has been abuzz with activity lately! The Junior Market Show has attracted a lot of attention, with kids preparing their animals, keeping up with weights, and selling raffle tickets. Of course, kudos to the parents who play a major role in helping their child along the way. Our staff wants to encourage you to visit the Civic Center arenaThursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 25 thru...
Chamber Connection February 18th, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection February 18, 2016 by Meredith Caddell Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Sulphur Springs Imaging Center, Huge Success! Everyone enjoyed the Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening, and tours of the new facility at 109 Medical Circle, Sulphur Springs Imaging Center. This facility does MRI’s, CatScans, and XRays. If you missed the Grand Opening go by and they will be happy to give you a tour. For more...
Burgin Seeks Re-election to Hospital Board
Incumbent Joe Bob Burgin has filed for re-election to the board of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Two seats are on the ballot for the May 7th election. The place currently held by Ralph Preus will also be on the ballot. Last day to file for a place on the Hospital Board is Friday, February 19.
Voter Numbers Down on Day Two of Early Voting
Fewer early voters for Wednesday’s day two of early voting in the March 1st Primary as a total of 270 voted in both the Democratic and Republican Primary Wednesday. Of that total, 29 voted in the Democratic Primary and 241 in the Republican Primary. Total votes for the first two days of early voting reflect a total of 644 registered voters have cast ballots. Republicans outnumber Democrats but that could be based on the fact that...
Brian Anthony Black
Funeral services for Brian Anthony Black, age 39 of Dallas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Connor officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Brian passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 29,...
Black History Month Celebration at Church of Christ on M.L.K. Jr. Drive
“Celebrate Black History: Life, Freedom, and Diversity” with the Church of Christ on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Sulphur Springs, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 6 p.m. The congregation invites you to join them for an evening of history, reflection and inspiration as we celebrate Black History Month. Guest speaker will be Bro. Roy Childs, Seymore Church of Christ. There will be refreshments following the event. We...
SSHS UIL Canton Results
The Sulphur Springs High School UIL teams competed at the Canton UIL Invitational meet this past weekend, winning the overall Sweepstakes trophy. In L-D Debate, Corban Philo won 3rd place. In Computer Applications, Raynie Hooten won 6th place. In Ready Writing, Patricia Parks won 1st place, Steven Payne won 2nd place, Lydia Burleson won 3rd place, and Tori Mattison won 4th place. In Spelling and Vocabulary, Lydia Burleson won 1st...
Extension Office Busy Preparing for NETLA Show by Mario Villarino
This time of the year, the Hopkins County Extension Office is busy organizing and mentoring youth for the NETLA showing coming up February 25, 26 and 27, 2016. To me, raising livestock projects provides many experiences in life that you might or not be aware off. For those not familiar with the process, everything starts with families deciding to engage in preparing and raising a project with their kids. During the process, families...
Saltillo FFA Chapter 2016
SALTILLO FFA CHAPTER 2016 Bottom L-R Dena Neal, Pascual Fiscal, Rainie English, Jordan Sustaire, Jonathan Van Holten, Haylee Clover, Cheyenne Reynolds, Kortne Wilson, Michael Teague 2nd Row L-R Clayton Wilson, Dayton Henry, Michael McCarthy, Trevor Moore, Paula Boekhorst, Dalton Smith, Nathan Valenzuela, Corey Brown 3rd Row L-R Malorie Hogue, Jabe Humphries, Jace Dunlap, Branson McGill, Adam Valenzuela, McKenna Wiler, Monica...
