Glenda Lynn Harness
Graveside service for Glenda Lynn Harness, age 67, of Birthright, will be held at 3:00 p.m, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Tira Cemetery with Deacon Steve Ferrell officiating. Pallbearers will be Glenn Harness, Nathan Wade, Landon Harness, Joel McKay, Parker Mahan, Chad Argenbright, Corey Argenbright, Brian Hague, and Robert Rudd. There will be no formal visitation. Glenda passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Christus...
10 Personnel Items, Emergency School Closing Wage Payments Approved For SSISD
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees during the regular February 2022 school board meeting approved 10 personnel items as recommended, a Head Start budget amendment and emergency school closing wage payments. SSISD logo Early Termination Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams recommended that the board act to finalize the termination of Amy Anderson’s term contract before the end of her contract period. He noted that the school...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Golf Have Tough Outing in Rockwall
Both golf teams had their spring season opener on Monday, Feb. 14 in Rockwall in the Regional Preview. It did not go as both squads had hoped for, as golf had a tough outing at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. “It wasn’t great for us,” Coach Whitney Spigener, Lady Cats golf coach said Thursday. On the women’s side, Sulphur Springs sports a young squad. Coach Spigener said four of the six competitors she...
Three Local Residents Earn High School Diploma Through Innovative Program Offered by Sulphur Springs Public Library
Library offers accredited diplomas and career certificates to residents through Career Online High School Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 16, 2022 — Two Sulphur Springs residents, have earned their high school diploma through the Career Online High School program at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The library partners with Smart Horizons, part of the world’s first Cognia/SACS/NCA/NWAC accredited, nationally recognized, private...
NETLA, Area Youth Gearing Up For The 2022 Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show
Northeast Texas Livestock Association (NETLA) and area youth are gearing up for the 2022 Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show, which kicks off Feb. 22 at Hopkins County Civic Center. The four-day event showcases livestock projects grown and agriculture mechanics projects constructed by Hopkins County FFA and 4-H members. 2021 ag mechanics project show entry The top rated projects from the livestock contest and show are...
Obituary – Beulah Godfrey
Beulah Godfrey A graveside service for Beulah Godfrey, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Nelta Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Godfrey passed away on Tuesday February 15, 2022, at Rock Creek Health and Rehab in Sulphur Springs. Beulah Joyce was born on February 4, 1934, in Nelta, Texas, to Arbie and Ellen...
Myssiah Dugan Signs Letter of Intent with Southwestern Christian College
Wildcats senior Myssiah Dugan signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Feb. 16 to play volleyball at the next level at Southwestern Christian College. Dugan is the daughter of Stephanie Love and Avery Dugan. Dugan said she met the coaching staff of the Eagles on Feb. 7, 2022. The senior said she had a chance to tour the campus and meet the head coach of SWCC on that same day. The senior said she was forthcoming about her injury suffered...
Hopkins County Republican Party To Host 2022 Presidents’ Day Candidate Forum At Civic Center
Hopkins County Republican Party will host a 2022 Presidents’ Day Candidate Forum, “Take America Back,” Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St., Sulphur Springs. The Presidents’ Day Forum will begin at 6 p.m. and is expected to continue until about 9 p.m. The serving line will open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $15, but there’s limited seating available so those planning to attend...
Tommie Ella Stribling
Tommie Ella Stribling Tommie Ella Stribling of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away February 13, 2022, at the age of 89. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Willis E. Taylor Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at PHBC cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Live Stream will be available via Facebook; search for Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Tommie Ella...
SKYWARN: Free Virtual Severe Weather Training Offered Tonight For Hopkins, Rockwall Counties
News Release – Feb. 7, 2022 In readiness for the 2022 season, the National Weather Service will be conducting a free, virtual severe weather training class for Hopkins County from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2022. Officially called the SKYWARN Storm Spotter Class, the program will be held in partnership with Sulphur Springs Police Department. The Hopkins County severe weather program is one of several training...
