Texas Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Unanimously Approved By House Committee
March 9,2023- A Texas legislative panel has unanimously approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession. The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted 9-0 on Tuesday to advance Rep. Joe Moody’s legislation, this legislation would remove the risk of jail time served due to low-level possession of cannabis and allow people to eventually erase cannabis issues from their criminal records. The House of Representatives has...
Senior Center Community CPR Class
March 9, 2023- Sulphur Springs Senior Center will be hosting a community CPR class March 10 at 11 am. EMS Captain Rodney Jones and crew will be instructing the class on emergency measures that can be used to save lives in a situation where first responders may take to long to arrive. The class is open to anyone in the community that wants to come and learn to save lives. This class is an informational class so no certificates will be...
Late Night Altercation Lands Two In Jail
March 9, 2023 – Darla Hickle Baldridge, aged 50 years-old, took exception to her husband talking to another woman at his workplace. She confronted him at his residence near Gafford Chapel, and proceeded to assault him. After attacked, the man attempted to remove himself from the situation by leaving his residence in his pickup. His effort was hindered by 33 year-old Brandon Caleb Baldridge, the victim’s step-son. Baldrige...
Women’s Powerlifting Sending Three Lady Cats to State
Coach Casey Jeter and Lady Cats powerlifting had themselves a great day at the Regional meet. Three athletes from Sulphur Springs move on to the state 4A powerlifting meet. Starting in the lowest category of 105, Haylee Schultz won her weight group, squatting 275, benching 165 and deadlifting 315 Saturday. The middle and latter stats are Regional records for the 105 weight class. Schultz with her record-setting efforts send the Lady...
Sulphur Springs City Council March 7 Meeting
March 9, 2023- Sulphur Springs City Council met last Tuesday to discuss several items within their agenda. The members of the City Council called for the month of March to become Texas history month, to honor the great Texas heritage that we all share. Ordinance 2827, a rezoning request by Scott Hemby was proposed to the court Tuesday. The rezoning property located at Azalea Lane and Hillcrest, identified as Lots 1, 2, Pt 10 Blk:...
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #3
March 9, 2023 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 10, 2023 event only. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available if you call ahead. 903 885 1222. Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and...
Meal-A-Day Menu And Senior Citizen Center Calendar March 13-17, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of March 13-17, 2023 includes: Monday, March 13- Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Potato’s and Broccoli Tuesday, March 14- Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Tomato Sauce, Carrot Salad and Garlic Toast Wednesday, March...
Sulphur Springs Tennis in Van Thursday
Coach Tony Martinez and his squad are in Van Thursday for one of their final regular season competitions. Another stacked tournament has the likes of Regional competitors Bullard and Lindale, who beat Sulphur Springs in the second round of playoffs in the fall. The tennis coach said Tuesday afternoon playing in Van gives the Wildcats a good scouting opportunity to see those two schools again (who they almost certainly would see one of...
Men’s Soccer Wins Big Over Chapel Hill, at Pittsburg Friday
Sulphur Springs scored early and often in Tuesday’s home win. Wildcats soccer won 6-0 over Chapel Hill at Gerald Prim Stadium. In only the fifth minute the men’s soccer team drew first blood, leading 1-0 over the Red Devils thanks to an unassisted goal by Jaxon Haire. Not too long after that, the Wildcats scored again when Alexis Pasion gave a pass to Edgar Salazar who put one in. Pasion also scored the third goal, then...
Oklahoma Voters Say ‘NO’ To Recreational Marijuana
March 8, 2023- Oklahoma voters said NO to a state question Tuesday to allow for the recreational use of marijuana, after several words of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors. Oklahoma would have become the 22nd state to legalize adult use of cannabis had the voters of the state said yes to the question. Several other states have also denied the use of recreational marijuana such as Arkansas and North and...
