From the Director’s Notebook By Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library
The 2020 Census is the buzz. What does it mean, why is it so important? Census Bureau mailed an invitation to complete the 2020 census online or by phone. The invitation included a code to identify the residence and help minimize duplicate responses. The online census portal is open now. The census is simple safe and significant for people in our community. Poor access to technology or a bad internet connection should never be a barrier to participation in this vital exercise in our democracy. With our nation’s...
read moreMother’s Day ‘Wave Parade’ Hosted by Hopkins Place
On the morning of Friday May 9, 2020, a crowd from the community lined up to bring cheer and joy to the residents of Hopkins Place in Sulphur Springs. They did this by parading past in their vehicles, circling the facility, honking, waving and displaying hand-made signs of “We Love You”, “Happy Mother’s Day!” and other wishes for the special day. According to Administrator Rachel Gilbert, “among our 32 residents, almost every one of the women are mothers or grandmothers, and they were all quite excited!...
read moreMay 29-30 Designated As Hopkins County Cleanup Days
Hopkins County residents will have the opportunity later this month to get rid of large household items during the annual Hopkins County Cleanup Days. Hopkins County Commissioners Court previously delayed setting the cleanup days until restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic eased up. With many businesses opening at 50 percent capacity and others slated top open later this week, Commissioners Court has opted Monday to schedule the annual cleanup event at the end of the month. Hopkins County Commissinoers Court This will allow precinct crews...
read moreFresh from Nature: The Winnsboro Farmer’s Market Offers Bounty on Saturdays
Fresh onions from a family farm in Wood County Open since April 4, 2020 on Saturday mornings, the Winnsboro Farmer’s Market practices social distancing in the open-air market while providing a wide variety of home-grown, home-made offerings from local farming families. I expected to find early-spring produce like lettuce, onions and radishes, and I was not disappointed. Several vendors were offering these. I also looked for seeds, herbs, tomato and pepper plants and possibly young fruit trees and vines, and I found them. Freshly bottled...
read moreH.C. Genealogical Society Research Library Re-Opens on Monday May 11 @ 10AM
Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Research Library will re-open on Monday May 11, 2020 at 10am. From a press release, here are the May 2020 guidelines for use of the Research Library. We are working in conjunction with the Sulphur Springs Public library and CDC recommendations to re-open our library. Our library hours for May 2020, beginning May 11, 2020: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday These times are necessary so the Sulphur Springs Public library...
read moreCooper Lake is Calling! Enjoy Sights, Sounds and Fishing
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Manager Steve Killian loves living at a Sate Park. Although having managed other Parks across the State, all have their own special beauty and Cooper Lake certainly ranks high. Killian loves capturing it’s beauty with photos of each season. The Park staff continues to invite you, your family and friends to safely utilize Cooper Lake State Park and the other Texas treasures even during the COVID-19 pandemic, by following safety guidelines during your visit. Sunrise on a cool, breezy morning in May while...
read moreBriley’s Barber Shop Re-Opens with Social Distancing
Mike Briley with a customer. Mike is a second-generation barber; his dad owned one of the two barber shops in their home community of Saltillo, Texas Long-time barber Mike Briley, owner of Briley’s Barber Shop at 105 Jefferson Street in downtown Sulphur Springs is happy to be re-opening his doors on Friday May 8, in compliance with recommended COVID-19 restrictions. Briley’s, like other barber shops and hair salons, was ordered closed more than six weeks ago at the start of the Coronavirus outbreak. According to Briley who has...
read moreRelay For Life Rescheduled To Summer Due to COVID-19
As with most things this spring, the annual event to celebrate cancer survivors, spread awareness and remember those lost has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike some, Relay For Life — Tri-Counties, TX rescheduled the main walk and fundraising event, and the annual Survivors Dinner are postponed until later this year. RFL was originally scheduled to take place May 8, but has been pushed back to June 12, pending reopening of the square to such event. The Relay will be located downtown, beginning at 6 p.m. May 8 and concluding...
read moreSaltillo Sr. Class of 2021 Raising $ for Summer BasketBall
L to R: Ally Smith, Allie Lane, Julianna Giles, Anna Reeder, Maddy Smith, Brittney Peeples, (bottom) Chandler Bain, Paisley Kastner, and Jocelyn Ochoa On Friday May 1, 2020, the girls of Saltillo Class of 2021 conducted a fundraiser at the Come and Eat Cafe located just down the road from the Saltillo school community at Weaver, Texas. From 2-8pm on the first day of ‘re-opening’ for the cafe, business was brisk at times and the girls had plenty to do. While two served as greeters at the door, the rest pitched in to take orders,...
read moreMay 1, 2020 Re-opening Guidelines for the Sulphur Springs Public Library
HOURS FOR MAYMonday through Friday 10-6Regular opening MTWF 9-6, Thursdays 11-8 and Saturday 9-1 willresume in June RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTEIf you feel sick or are sneezing or coughing, for the consideration,comfort and safety of all, please stay home. BOOKSCurbside Service is extended through MayLimit of 10 books per card at checkout (or 20 per family)Books must be returned at the book drop on the side of the building COMPUTERS8 computer stations will be available for 1 hour per person per day.Please check in at front desk NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINENot...
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