SSHS Wildcat Academic UIL Team Second In District Competition, 10 Students Advancing To Regional Contest
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Academic UIL Team finished second at the District UIL Competition held in Mount Pleasant over the weekend. SSHS earned 347 points to Hallsville’s 561. Mt Pleasant, Pine Tree, Longview, Texas High and Marshall rounded out the field. In One-Act Play competition, one student was named to the All Star Cast, three others received honorable mention and one was named an Outstanding Crew...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Felony Warrant
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson arrested a 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man at his residence Sunday night on a felony warrant. Wilkerson was made aware of the outstanding charge, located Danny Ray McPherson, served the felony warrant and transported the man to the county jail. Danny Ray McPherson (HCSO jail photo) McPherson was held at the jail Monday morning, March 29, 2021 for violation of probation on a...
Missing Brashear Man Found Deceased In Crashed Vehicle In A Creek Off FM 2653 Friday
A missing 55-year-old Brashear man was found deceased in a vehicle wedged down an embankment in a creek off FM 2653 around 2:40 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021. A family member had reportedly contacted the sheriff’s officer early in the week to report the man missing. Local authorities responded around 2:40 p.m. Friday on FM 2653 south of Brasher, where a vehicle ran off the road, and stuck in a creek down a 10 foot embankment. A...
HCSO: Man Caught On Video Stealing An Antique Rooster From Main Street Business
A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was caught on video stealing an antique rooster and other items from a Main Street business Saturday morning, sheriff’s officers alleged in arrest reports. Meo Medina-Tuirubiates (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Dennis Findley reported seeing a man on camera stealing items from a business in the 1200 block of Main Street around 9:45 a.m. March 27. Findley...
Research Library Reopens for Genealogists and Historians
The Hopkins County Genealogy Research Library, located inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library has reopened for walk-in visitors and researchers following a lengthy closure due to COVID-19 cautions. The Research Library will open at 9:30am weekdays, staffed by volunteer members of the Hopkins County Genealogy Society, who will assist you with your genealogy research within the extensive library. Find out more at hcgstx.org or by...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 31, 2021
Come help us Celebrate EASTER with a colorful and tasty holiday menu! Clayton Homes is our Community Partner. Balsamic Glazed Ham Wild Rice with Sauteed Mushrooms, Celery and Green Onions Decorated Broccoli Salad Yeast Rolls Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cake We at Dinner Bell wish everyone a holy and joyous Easter. PLEASE continue to WEAR your mask, WASH your hands often and KEEP your distance from others. Secure your meal under the...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court March 29 Work Session Agenda
Hopkins County Commissioners Court March 29 Work Session Agenda DATE: Monday, March 29, 2021TIME: 9 A.M.PLACE: Meeting Room Located On The Third Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, Texas ORDER OF BUSINESS The Court To Meet With Chief Endsley To Discuss The County Fire Department Operations, Review Of Revenue & Expenditures, Proposed Improvements And Repairs.The Court To Meet With...
PJC, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Among 8 Recipients Of TWC Grants For Camp Code
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission awarded eight grants totaling $399,586 for Camp Code to focus on increasing the interest of middle school students in coding and computer science; Paris Junior College and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas were among the eight grant recipients. At summer camps throughout the state, students will get hands-on experiences that allow them to learn problem solving and analytical skills while fostering...
Meal A Day Menu For March 29-April 2, 2021
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center will remain closed through April 4 due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work weekdays preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly and senior adults in the community. The Meal A Day Menu for March 29-April 2, 2021, includes: Monday – Chicken Chow Mein On a Bed of Rice, Egg Roll and Oriental VegetablesTuesday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic SticksWednesday –...
April 1 Is Deadline For Eligible Voters To Register To Vote In May 1 Elections
April 1 is the deadline for eligible voters to register to vote in May 1 elections. The deadline to register to vote in May is April 1. “Exercising your right to vote and making your voice heard is a fundamental part of our democracy,” said Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs. “I encourage all eligible Texans who have not already done so to register to vote by April 1st so that they can actively participate in...
