A Year In Review — 2022 Livestock And Forage Education
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Agent- Agriculture and Natural Resources RELEVANCE Livestock and forage production are a 3.96 billion dollars industry in the Central Region. Livestock and forage enterprises are affected by climate and market variability. Hopkins County currently has more than 100,000 head of cattle with 27,000 head of dairy cattle. Due to environmental ...
Live Oak Street Lights Are A Christmas Delight
Live Oak Street has become a local must-see during the holidays for about a decade, give or take a couple of years. While not quite as brilliant as the Griswold lawn of National Lampoons fame, the Sulphur Springs Christmas lights do shine as a beacon of goodwill and the continuation of a tradition started about 25 years ago, a light display that spanned acres of field. The Millers in front of their lighted Live Oak Street address,...
Chamber Connection – Dec. 14: Find Out About Christmas Ornaments And Activities, Directories, Eclipse 2024
By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO As 2022 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 16, at...
Obituary – Betty Taylor
Graveside service for Betty Taylor, age 87, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Como Cemetery with Rev. Don Tinsley officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday, December 15, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Taylor passed away on Tuesday December 13, 2022, at her home. Betty Jean was born on October 17, 1935 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Burrell and Mamie (Harlow) Gibbons....
Texans Can Protect Themselves From Motor Vehicle Crimes, Including Auto Theft
Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Recommends: “If You Like It – Lock It.” News Release — December 14, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas – Don’t let the Grinch – or auto burglars and thieves – steal your joy this holiday season. The risk of having your car or valuables stolen increases while shopping and traveling during the holidays. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) reminds Texans: “If You Like It – Lock It.” Texans...
Obituary – Stephen Wilburn
Stephen Wilburn A funeral service for Stephen Wilburn, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. will follow at Old Saltillo Cemetery with Gerald Wilburn, Raymond Wilburn, Chris Wilburn, Adam Wilburn, Phillip W. Wilburn and John Wilburn serving as pallbearers; and Gordon Frazier serving as honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr....
SSHS Wildcat Band Recognized For Achievement At State Marching Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band members gathered around the courthouse steps this week to receive special recognition from Hopkins County Commissioners Court. Then, later that night, band leadership was also recognized by Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees for the Wildcat Band’s achievement at the state marching competition. Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band gather for the reading of a proclamation recognizing...
No Dinner Bell Meal for December 21st, 2022
MERRY CHRISTMAS from The Dinner Bell Ministry There will be no meal served DECEMBER 21. “to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you; you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” Luke 2: 11-12 NRSV
Update from OSBI on Missing Caitlyn Rose Case
December 14, 2022 – KSST contacted the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation seeking an update on Caitlyn Rose Case. The update is as follows. Caitlyn Rose Case The investigation into Caitlin’s disappearance is ongoing. We are still looking for her and anyone with information should contact us at (800) 522-8017 or email [email protected]. On August 5, 2022, Caitlyn Rose Case was traveling from Hoama, La to Colorado. Her...
CHRISTUS Introduces New GI Doctor, To Celebrate Sargent For 14 Years Service In Hopkins With Retirement Reception
Sulphur Springs, Texas, December 12, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] New Gastroenterology Physician CHRISTUS proudly announces the addition of Umair Sohail, M.D., to our Gastroenterology team in Sulphur...
