The Wall That Heals Arrives!
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, The Wall That Heals arrived in Sulphur Springs by Semi truck and Trailer, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders, other local riders, law enforcement and fire department officials. At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Convoy exited eastbound I-30 onto Loop 301 east, turned down Jefferson Street., crossed the downtown Sulphur Springs Square, then continued down Connally Street before turning first north on League...
Flu Shots: Do Not Delay, Get Yours Today!
Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 2, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital -Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-ins or by appointment; to schedule call 903.885.3181....
Lady Cats Basketball Tipped Off Season Saturday, First Home Scrimmage on Tuesday
The Lady Cats basketball team were all too ready to start their fall 2021 season last Saturday when they travelled to Lone Oak for a tri-match between the Lady Cats, Lone Oak, and Cumby. Not only that, but after Saturday’s trip to Lone Oak on this Tuesday game day new head coach Erica Delley and her squad will be back at home to host a tri-match of their own. Sulphur Springs will host Paris and Rains High Schools at the SSHS...
4-H Exhibitors Should Contact Extension Office By Nov. 29 Regarding NETLA Broiler Projects
NETLA Market Show Boiler Cage By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Agent, Natural Resource/Agriculture Broiler projects are popular with 4-H and FFA members and are an integral part of most youth livestock shows. Broiler projects are especially suitable for youngsters with limited space. Most shows limit the number of chicks ordered to 25 per exhibitor. When planning to start a project, contact the...
James A. Hall
James A Hall Funeral services for James A. Hall, age 75, of Commerce, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Abundant Life Assembly Church in Commerce, Texas, with Bro. J.W. Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with his kids and grandkids serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home. James passed away on Thursday, October 28,...
Hopkins County Master Gardener: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener What makes all that color happen? The whole image of falling leaves and gorgeous color begins with the deciduous trees. Those are the trees that shed their leaves each year in the fall season. These trees tend to have an appearance of a round shape with branches that spread outward as the tree grows. The leaves of these trees are mostly broad and flat. Fall enthusiasts begin to watch...
Lady Cats Volleyball Season Ends in Bi-District Round Loss to Lufkin
The Lady Cats volleyball team fought hard and never quit, but were swept at the hands of the Lady Panthers 3-0 in Tyler. The first set was a back-and-forth affair, as neither team wanted to give up an inch. For every Lady Cat point scored there was a Lufkin score, but ultimately the Lady Panthers pulled ahead and won the set 25-22. Set two saw Lufkin storm out to a big lead, and while Sulphur Springs pulled it close they...
Hopkins County Veterans Qualify for Meals on Wheels
If you are a veteran 18 to 59 years of age, you quality for the Meals on Wheels program. To get started, Call 903-784-2580.
Man Who Escaped District Courtroom In Handcuffs Served With Warrants For The Oct. 20 Incident
The 59-year-old Sulphur Springs man who escaped the district courtroom in handcuffs was served Monday with three warrants for the Oct. 20 incident, according to sheriff’s and jail reports. Daryl Christopher Simmons(HCSO jail photo) Daryl Christopher Simmons has remained in Hopkins County jail since about 1a.m. the morning after he fled from authorities. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson served him at...
Meals on Wheels Menu
For those of you who participate in the Meals on Wheels program in Hopkins County, here is your menu for this week.