Meal-A-Day Board Approves Part-Time Paid Position To Coordinate Program, Volunteers
Oct07

Meal-A-Day Board Approves Part-Time Paid Position To Coordinate Program, Volunteers

The Meal A Day Board has approved a paid part-time position for 25 hours a week to manage the daily operations and the volunteers.  Below is a description of the job and what Meal-A-Day does, for potential applicants that are not familiar with the program. Meal A Day volunteers dishing up meals to be delivered to county residents Meal A Day is a small non-profit business in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program is supportive,...

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Vender Wright Named 2022 Ms. Texas Senior Classic
Oct06

Vender Wright Named 2022 Ms. Texas Senior Classic

Venda “Vender” Wright recently was named 2022 Ms. Texas Senior Classic in Tyler, making her at least the third Hopkins County resident to earn the state title. The pageant winner is excited for the new adventures that being the pageant winner will afford her, and plans to use it to help lift others spirits. Vender Wright after being crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic 2022 at the conclusion of the state pageant (Courtesy...

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Meal A Day Menu – October 3-7, 2022
Oct02

Meal A Day Menu – October 3-7, 2022

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 remainder of the week of October 3-7, 2022 includes: Meal-A-Day Monday, Oct. 3 — Chicken Cuisine, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli and Cheese and a Roll. Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Oven Omelet, Sliced Ham, Blueberry Muffins and Fruit Cups....

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HCUW Shows Appreciation To Those With A History Of Helping Others
Sep29

HCUW Shows Appreciation To Those With A History Of Helping Others

Hopkins County United Way showed appreciation Wednesday to those with “A History of Helping Others.” The Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon, held Sept. 28 at The Venue, each year is the official kickoff of HCUW’s annual fundraiser. Emily Glass, 2022-23 HCUW President In Appreciation “United Together” the community contributed $212,000 to the 2021-2022 campaign, which benefits 17 local nonprofit agencies...

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Meal A Day Menu – Sept. 27-30, 2022
Sep26

Meal A Day Menu – Sept. 27-30, 2022

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 remainder of the week of Sept. 27-30, 2022 includes: Meal-A-Day Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Smothered Beef Patties, Brown Gravy with onions, Mashed Potatoes, Winter Blend Vegetables and a Roll. Wednesday, Sept. 28 — Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut,...

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Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet 2022
Sep26

Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet 2022

The Clara Bridges 90+ banquet is held yearly at the Senior Citizens Center in Sulphur Springs. It honors those who have the strength and courage to live to 90 years of age or more. Who was Clara Bridges? In 2005 the Morning Chapel Baptist Church decided that they wanted to honor Clara Bridges who was the oldest member of their congregation at that time. Sister Clara Bridges was a Woman of Character, Knowledge, Loyalty, Wisdom and was...

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Meal-A-Day In Desperate Need Of Volunteers To Keep The Program Operating Monday-Friday
Sep24

Meal-A-Day In Desperate Need Of Volunteers To Keep The Program Operating Monday-Friday

The Meal-A-Day program is still in desperate need of weekly volunteer cooks for Wednesdays and Thursdays, program coordinators reported. Two cooks who can commit to coming each week at 7 a.m. until about 10 a.m. are needed on Wednesday and two on Thursday as well. Meal-A-Day Volunteers who can donate time from 7 to 8:30 a.m. to help assemble and cook casseroles and vegetables, or donate time from 8:30 to 10 a.m. to package meals, cook...

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City Council Slated To Consider Setting City Utility and Tax Rates, Budget On Sept. 20
Sep20

City Council Slated To Consider Setting City Utility and Tax Rates, Budget On Sept. 20

City of Sulphur Springs utility customers can expect water, sewer and sanitation rate increases in the coming fiscal year. The city finance department and officers recommend raised rates to cover utility fund expenditures, future capital and other costs of providing each service beginning in October. A budgeted 9% cost of living adjustment (COLA) and an increase to longevity pay rates for city employees; inflation of costs such as...

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Meal A Day Menu – Sept. 12-16, 2022
Sep11

Meal A Day Menu – Sept. 12-16, 2022

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 Sept. 12-16, 2022 includes: MONDAY, September 12 — Sloppy Joes, Black Beans and Corn and Hamburger Dill Slices. TUESDAY, September 13 — Rope Sausage, Cut Sweet Potatoes and Cornbread. WEDNESDAY, September 14 — Sliced...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — Sept. 6, 2022
Sep07

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — Sept. 6, 2022

Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Tuesday evening, Sept. 6, 2022, presented to to the City Council in a Memorandum as well as aloud the following monthly manager’s report: CLAIMS We did not have any workers compensation claims in August. We had one minor liability claim in August. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER We have been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This does...

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