SSISD Board Authorizes Search For New Superintendent
March 30, 2023- Dr. Russell Marshall of Arrow Educational Services joined the meeting and explained the process of beginning the search for a new superintendent. Applications for the position will be available until April 21st. The board will meet with arrow on April 28th to review the applications presented. interview process will begin in early May to decide the new superintendent. Current superintendent Mike Lamb announced his transferal from SSISD to Little Elm ISD. Lamb expressed his sadness for leaving the school district after eleven...
read moreA&M-Commerce Invites Undergraduate Math Enthusiasts To Apply For Summer Research Experience
March 30, 2023 COMMERCE, TX—Are you an undergraduate math whiz looking for a transformational summer experience? Consider participating in an eight-week undergraduate research experience hosted by Texas A&M University-Commerce from June 4-July 29. Any college student currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program at a community college or university in the U.S. is eligible to apply for the program. The event, called “Theoretical and Application-Driven Mathematics,” encourages undergraduate college students to do...
read moreMarch 29 Vietnam Veteran Memorial Service
March 29, 2023- Veterans of the Vietnam War met at Celebration Square this morning to honor those who served in the war. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a nationally recognized holiday meant to pay tribute to Veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were prisoners of war or who were listed as missing in action. Veterans set the flags at half staff to honor those who served and those who did not return home. A rifle salute which was also given during the service of the event. Captain E Ridley Briggs spoke during this service...
read moreCity Of Sulphur Springs Announces Spring Clean-up Days
March 29, 2023- The annual City-Wide Spring Clean-Up has been set for Monday-Saturday, April 24-29, 2023. Sulphur Springs residents may bring large items to discard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on clean-up days to the city collection site To verify the person arriving with garbage is a resident, living within the city of Sulphur Springs, those bringing large items to discard will be asked to show proof of city residents by presenting a driver’s license or city utility bill (water bill) with their physical address on it. No containers or appliances...
read moreChamber Connection – March 29
If you are a Chamber of Commerce member and want to host a Business After Hours (or Before Hours), we have some openings for you! We are scheduling our monthly networking events for the remainder of the year, and are looking for host businesses. The cost of the event is free; we just ask that you provide some refreshments. You simply open your business from 4:30-6 p.m. on the designated day (or 7:30-8:30 a.m.), and welcome the guests. If you’re interested, send me an email at [email protected] or call 903-885-6515. Skeet Shooting Heart...
read moreHopkins County Sheriff’s Office Hosts National Drug Takeback Day
March 28, 2023- Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. On April 22 starting at 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. all residents may bring their unwanted prescription drugs to Atwoods Ranch & Home (parking lot) located on 817 Gilmer St. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps. Only pills and patches will be accepted. The service is free and...
read moreTicket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #6
March 28, 2023 – This is the final night for the Annual Friday Night Fish Fry! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 31, 2023 event only. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available if you call ahead. 903 885 1222. Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, beans, fried okra, tea, coffee, desserts and more. Prices start at $10. St. James Catholic Church Sulphur Springs, TX To...
read more17th Annual Lights of Life Gala Sponsor KSBR, LLC
Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (l-r) accompanies Katy and Sergio Ramirez for a check presentation recognizing the Ramirezes’ sponsorship of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala to be held on April 22. The Ramirezes are owners of KSBR, LLC and The Market on Main. Thank you, Katy and Sergio, for sponsoring the Gala! Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (l-r) accompanies Katy and Sergio Ramirez
read more17th Annual Lights of Life Gala Sponsor Echo Design
Echo Design and Print Studio is once again assisting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation with the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala by donating their printing and design services for the event. Tickets are available at LOLGala2023.givesmart.com. Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (L) joins Echo Owner and President Scott Keys for a ceremonial big check photo
read moreBright Star Baseball Opens Tonight!
March 27, 2023 – It’s Opening Day!! Payers/Buddies please plan to arrive by 5:30pm, check in with your signed release form. All returning players, once you’ve turned in your release form please report to your dugout (same as last season). Your coach will meet you there! Don’t forget your bottled water. All our new players, once you check in and turn in your signed release form we will give you your team jersey and cap and will direct you to your team dugout! Buddies if you did not attend the buddy training please checkin with your...
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