Wildcats Soccer Team Scores Late in Regulation And OT To Down Stubborn Lindale Team, 2-1
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats Soccer Team danced right on the edge without falling off Friday, February 14, in a pulse pounding 2-1 win at Lindale. In what Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton called an insane game, the Eagles scored in the game’s first 10 minute, then, led for just about the entire game. Just about. Soccer ball After what Coach Upton called about 30 unsuccessful scoring chances, the Wildcats finally tied the score...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Goes To 2-0 in District Play With Shutout Win Over Lindale Friday At Prim
SSHS LadyCats Soccer Logo The Lady Cats Soccer Team improved their district record to 2-0 with a 4-0 victory over Lindale at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night, February 14. The Lady Cats’ season record is now 6-6-1. After opening the district campaign with two home games, the Lady Cats will hit the road for their third district game, as they visit Mount Pleasant Tuesday night
Cumby ISD Calling For Bond Election For Elementary Expansion, Security Updates
Cumby Independent School District Board of Trustees are again calling for a bond election for much-needed improvements and renovation at the elementary campus, and associated construction and renovations. Cumby ISD voters also were asked during the Nov. 5, 2019 election to consider approving the bond. In the early ballots, 60 percent of voters were in favor of the bond for school improvements and 40 percent voted against it. However,...
Erdmier Earns 1st in Paris Powerlifting Meet
SSISD Powerlifter Sable Erdmier received a 1st at a recent Paris, TX meet. She competes in the 165# weight class. Although official THSWPA standings had not been updated at the time of publication, Sable has accumulated a total of 825 points. Photo Courtesy of Jessica Erdmier Erdmier achieved new personal bests in all three categories: Squat 330#Bench 135#Deadlift 360# Erdmier will compete next Friday in a meet held in Commerce, TX....
Roger Elliott Named Citizen Of The Year At 94th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Banquet
Roger Elliott received the Citizen of the Year award, one of nearly a dozen different awards presented at the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held Feb. 13, in Hopkins County Civic Center. The night’s theme was “Be the Light,” and those present were challenged to be a positive light in the community. Citizen of the Year Craig Roberts, Dee Elliott and Roger Elliott Roger Elliott started his...
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center Blood Drive
A blood drive was conducted on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus Thursday, sponsored by the Blend Club, a student service organization on campus. Carter BloodCare was on hand to collect units of blood for those in need. Among the students donating was student Justyce Walle who is being assisted by a Carter BloodCare specialist. Carter BloodCare specialist and PJC student Justyce Walle
Only 1 Day Left To File Candidacy For May 2 Sulphur Springs, Yantis Elections
Only one day remains in the filing period for candidacy in the Sulphur Springs City Council and Board of Trustees elections as well as Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election. The deadline is the close of business Friday. Sulphur Springs City Council Of the six places on Sulphur Springs City Council to be determined on May 2, only two are contested. To file for a place on the ballot, Sulphur Springs residents should see City...
SSISD Police Chief Presents Annual Racial Profiling Information; Reports Dash And Body Cams Needed
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Police Department this year was not only required to complete a racial profiling report for any traffic stops made, but also to modify their citations to meet additional legal requirements. The district may soon have to purchase dash cameras and potentially body cameras for Sulphur Springs ISD police officers. Racial Profiling Report In past years, Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department has...
SSISD Trustees Approached About Vehicle Replacement, Management Program
Rami Saad briefed Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees on potential benefits of utilizing Enterprise Fleet Management’s vehicle replacement and management program for district vehicles. Several area school districts and governments already are utilizing the vehicle lease program for their fleets. In August 2019, Sulphur Springs City Council voted to switch from purchasing and maintaining city vehicles to...
SSISD Trustees Asked To Consider Transportation Needs Of Band Program
The Sulphur Springs High School Jazz Band serenaded the school trustees this week with several numbers, which not only showed off the fun and growth of the program, but also showcased a few outstanding soloists as well. Sulphur Springs High School Jazz Band They’ve included some of the other SSISD fine arts students into their acts as well. Rose Oyad, who is advancing to State UIL Solo and Ensemble competition as both a soloist...
