Dinner Bell Menu for January 11, 2023
City National Bank and Employees return as a Community Partner for the Dinner Bell Ministry. For the continued support of CNB for Dinner Bell we are very grateful. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken Spaghetti Roasted Vegetables ...
Cancer Screenings Encouraged For Women Ages 20-49 During Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Is The Third Leading Cancer Diagnosis For Women Ages 20-39, Fifth In Women Ages 40-49. AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is recognizing January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month and encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. “Over the years, we have seen a dramatic decrease in cervical cancer. However, rates have recently leveled off,” said Faith Sandberg-Rodriguez, associate...
Don’t Throw Out Leftover Coffee — Diluted, It Can Serve As Organic Fertilizer For Some Houseplants
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener My houseplants love coffee, so pour your leftover coffee on them rather than down the sink! Dilute it first, and then pour the liquid mixture on your container’s soil. Both the water and coffee must be at room temperature. If either one is high or low, combine them and let the mixture sit until room temperature is reached. A leftover coffee liquid mixture can provide a valuable,...
Wildcats Basketball Falls in Anna, Continues Tough Road-Stand Tuesday
Coach Brandon Shaver and his team look to make a quick recovery from their Friday, Jan. 6 loss in Anna as they have another top-25 match-up coming their way Tuesday. Tuesday, Jan. 10 has Sulphur Springs playing at Dallas Pinkston, who holds the #8 ranking in 4A according to TABC. Wildcats basketball could not dwell long on their 60-54 loss in Anna on Friday as they have another tough match-up on the road on Tuesday. This past Friday...
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar for Jan. 9-13, 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 Jan. 9-13, 2023 includes: MONDAY, Jan. 9 — BBQ Rope Sausage, Mac & Cheese and Baked Beans. TUESDAY, Jan. 10 — Ham & Potato Casserole, Normandy Vegetables and Pickled Beets. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 — Mexican Chicken...
Lady Cats Basketball Starts District Play 1-0, Continues Road Stand Tuesday
Coach Bryan Jones and his team picked up a big come-from-behind victory on Friday to begin district play. Sulphur Springs eked out a one-point win, 50-49 on Friday, Jan. 6 to start their district season 1-0. To start off a 10-game district season on the road is less than ideal. Starting off with two straight on the road? Sub-optimal. But to rally late, getting a come-from-behind win to start off 1-0 in a packed district — that’s...
Nelson Will Be First Texan To Preside Over Opening Of Both Chambers Of Texas Legislature
AUSTIN — Today, Jane Nelson was officially sworn in as Texas’ 115th Secretary of State by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol. Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht swears in Jane Nelson as the 115th Texas Secretary of State, Office of the Texas Secretary of State, Jan. 7, 2023 (Texas SOS Photo) Secretary Nelson issued the following statement after being sworn in to the office:...
Open House Planned For New Hopkins County EMS Station/Hospital District Headquarters
Hopkins County EMS and Hospital District made the move in December and are getting settled into their new EMS station and Hospital District Headquarters, located on 116 Airport Road across from their old digs by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. An open house is planned Jan. 25 for the new building. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting at noon, and include a facility dedication with the HCHD Board of Directors,...
Paris District Road Report for January 9, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 9, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
SSPD Seeks Help Identifying Suspect In Hillcrest Drive Pickup And Trailer Theft
The Sulphur Springs Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects involved in a Hillcrest Drive pickup and trailer theft Friday morning. The pickup reported stolen from the Grocery Supply Co. parking lot at 5:40 a.m. Jan. 6, 2023 was described as a a 2004 white Chevy Duramax with a “Mind if I smoke” sticker on the back, and a dent on the passenger door. Attached to the truck was a black...
