Wildcats Take on Pleasant Grove in Baseball Competition Saturday, March 30th
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats will take on Pleasant Grove in baseball competition Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Game time is 2:00pm. Head on out to the ballpark at Sulphur Springs High School, or tune in to KSST, 1230AM, for live coverage. KSST will also be streaming the game, live, on our YouTube Channel, and will video the game for playback at a later date and time on Cable Channel 18. Be sure to check out the Sulphur Springs Wildcats in action Saturday!
Hopkins County Records – March 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 3/4/24 Thru 3/6/24
- Daniel Bryce Kent II and Dorothy Lynne Kent to Snow Day Investments LLC; Tract in the Elisha Lindley Survey
- Roger Wright to Anthony Property Investments LLC; Tract in the E Melton Survey
- Clint Williams and Cydney Williams to Henrry Armondo Molina Rivera; Tract in the Levi Midgett Survey
- Jennifer Armstrong and Shawn D Armstrong to Darren Renshaw; Tract in the Jason Clark Survey
- Coy Johnson to Jose Castellanos and Agustina Suarez; Tract in the Lots 3 4 & 5 Peerless Addition Survey
- Coy Johnson to Isaac Suarez; Tract in the Lot 2 Peerless Addition Survey
- Coy Johnson to Desiree Cain; Tract in the Lot 15 Peerless Addition Survey
- Cassie Nicole Fleming and Journey Properties LLC to Sofia Romero-Maruri; Tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin Survey
- Chelsea L Vanicek to Ashley Annette Gowin and Michael Eugene Gowin; Tract in the M A Bowlin Survey
- Roger Wright to Preston Gale; Tract in the Elizabeth Melton Survey
- Angelina Pacheco and Jose Romero Pacheco to David Joshua Moreno and Joseph Israel Moreno; Tract in the Lot 20 Block 46 J C Jackson Addeition Survey
- Jeff Redding to Eliberto Ibarra and Rosa Cisneros Ibarra; Tract in the Jose YBarbo Survey
- John Wilbur and Stacie Wilbur to Bryan McKinstry and Kimberly McKinstry; Tract in the Michael C Garroutte Survey
- Bryan Brunson to Kendra Rae Daniel and Slade Prock Daniel; Tract in the E Voss Survey
- Clinton Joe Beachum to Clinlinta Beachum; Tract in the Z Watson Survey
- Christopher Clayton and Curtrena Clayton to Allie Wren and Micheal Wren; Tract in the Thomas Norris Survey
- Carol Glenn and Tommy Mack Glenn to Michael Jerome Craddock and Ramona H Craddock; Tract in the Nacogdoches Univ Survey
- Kurt Willis and Melissa Brooke Willis to Jerry Viveros Salguero; Tract in the WM G Chester Survey
- Sheriee Hurst to Syrus Hurst; Tract in the Norris Finley Survey
Daily Instrument Register For 3/7/24 Thru 3/8/24
- Debbra Ann Flanary and Terry Wayne Flanary to Debra D Lanham and Jimmy R Lanham; Tract in the Hayden Arnold Survey
- James McLemore and Melinda McLemore to Cody James Raleigh; Tract in the Ira Stephenson Survey
- Carolyn Jo McLemore and Kenneth Dean McLemore to Barbara Edina Molnar and Istvan Molnar; Tract in the Jasper County School Land Survey
- Brittany Nicole Floyd and Christopher Higginbotham to Mary Patterson and Ryan Patterson; Tract in the M Ballanova Survey
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 3/1/24 Thru 3/7/24
- Daon DeFonzd Pipkins and Doykeithia Lar Thomlinson
- Roy Pena and Lacie Nicole Pierce
- Jesus Castro and Hailey Dawn Fowler
- Pina Juan Jose Franco and Castillo Alejandra Molina
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 3/8/24 Thru 3/14/24
- Octavio Muro and Ortega Paola Sara Vazquez
- Steven Elliott Jonaitis I and Kortni Louise Ferrell
- Tomas Livan Tellez and Ana Margarita Gallegos
- Nathaniel Aaron Mingo and Elvria Dial
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 3/15/24 Thru 3/21/24
- Flores Saul Peralta and Palacios Elizabeth Rocha
- James Lorman Pool and Shelly Brown Mims
- Dinh Huan Vu and Tram Tran Pham
- Brontavius Omar Davis and Rocio Diaz
- Denver Lance Tinney and Molly Cne Vaughn
- Aceituno Marcos A Banegas and Aguilar Delia D Rodriguez
- Willard Seth Levy and Hope Nicole Dixon
- Pete Dumond Sutton and Reymer Kathleen J Sanchez
- Corey Glenn Brown and Melissa Ann Tawil
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 3/22/24 Thru 3/27/24
- Brandon Lee Basel and Idalou Katherine Fry
- Bolanos J Jesus Macias and Dulce Lizbeth Rocha
- Noah Michael Covington and Allison Wynell Moore
- Travis Michael Westbrook and Felicia Nicole Biggs
- Steven John DuBois and Keatin Elizabeth Black
- Almanza Erick Roge Juarez and Carla Mar Regalado-Torres
Miller Grove ISD to Host a Wrestling Event April 13th to Help Raise Funds for Their Theatre Department
March 28, 2024 – Miller Grove ISD will host the King of Sports Championship Wrestling Event Saturday, April 13, 2024. Doors open at 6:30pm, Bell time is 7:00pm. General Admission is $10 online, $15 at the gate. Ringside seating is $15 online, or $20 at the door. Carey Gable is VP of operations. Enjoy an evening of entertainment while supporting the Miller Grove ISD Theatre Department. Everyone is welcome.
CHRISTUS Health: Prioritize Eye Safety During April Solar Eclipse
March 28, 2024 – (IRVING, Texas) – With so many people looking to the skies on April 8 to view a rare total solar eclipse, the potential for eye injuries is real.
Clinicians caution that eclipse viewers should prioritize eye safety and take steps to ensure their eyes are protected.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” said Dr. Damon Smith, an ophthalmologist with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “We want people to enjoy the event, but please take precautions, which means using adequate and approved eyewear.”
Solar eclipse glasses should be authorized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) under label ISO 12312, which applies to products intended for direct observation of the sun.
Smith said eclipse viewers should be on the lookout for fake glasses or those that do not come with the proper ISO label.
Failure to use adequate eyewear, he said, could result in solar retinopathy, which occurs when intense light energy injures or damages the retina, which can lead to macular burns, vision loss, blind spots or blurry vision.
“The eye is a magnification system much like a telescope – it is focusing light,” Smith said. “If you are looking at something with as much radiant energy as the sun, the eye is focusing that light on the retina and could lead to problems.”
Smith said that glancing at the sun for a second or two would not likely lead to any damage, but the risk increases if your gaze lasts longer. He adds that during the total eclipse phase, estimated to be anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes long, there is an opportunity there to view the eclipse without glasses.
The time before and after the eclipse phase, he emphasized, must be viewed through approved glasses.
Julie Sperling, CHRISTUS Health injury prevention coordinator for trauma services, said that an eclipse viewer may not realize they have suffered an eye injury because it can take up to a few hours or even days to realize that damage has occurred. Anyone suffering from headaches, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, altered color vision or blurry vision should consult medical care.
Sperling and Smith also encourage parents to pay special attention to children as they often have difficulty keeping eye protection on.
“We want people to have fun and make it an event because we’re likely never going to see it again in our lifetimes,” Smith said. “But do it safely.”
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A&M-Commerce Invites you on an Operatic Adventure: “Fantasy & Farce” Opera Scenes Showcase
March 28, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—The Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Commerce invites you to immerse yourself in an enchanting world of “Fantasy & Farce” through its upcoming Opera Scenes Showcase Performance.
Taking place on April 12 and April 14 in the Jack & Lou Finney Concert Hall at A&M-Commerce, this performance promises to be an entertaining experience for audiences of all ages.
In this unique program, talented students from the Opera Ensemble will showcase their versatility and artistry by performing a selection of scenes from operas inspired by classic fairy tales, dramatic narratives, and comedic plots.
The opera scenes featured in this performance include a variety of well-known works by renowned composers, as well as some lesser-known gems that are sure to surprise and delight audiences. From the fantastical world of Hansel and Gretel to the hilarity of The Barber of Seville, there is something for everyone in this charming evening of music and storytelling.
Admission for “Fantasy & Farce” is free and open to the general public. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of opera brought to life by the talented students of Texas A&M University-Commerce. We look forward to seeing you there!
Venue: Music Building, Finney Concert Hall, 1614 State Highway 24, Commerce, TX
- Evening Performance: April 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
- Matinee Performance: April 14, 2024, 3 p.m.
The “Fantasy & Farce” Opera Scenes Showcase is directed by Leanne Scaggs, accompanied on piano by Laura Maxwell, and features student performers in the Opera Ensemble:
- Aries Austin
- Daniel Feliberty Irizarry
- Emalyn Nicholson
- Alijah Bass
- Juni Gomez
- Josiah de Rueda
- Paul Beaty
- Campbell Green
- Julio Villeda
- Kona Davenport
- Sabrina Martinez
- Drew Watson
- Cameron Dixon
- Analyse Melendez
- Kristin Wood
For more information, please contact the TAMUC Department of Music at [email protected].
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SSISD Plans Final Town Hall Meeting Prior to Early Voting for Bond
March 27, 2024 – Early voting for the May 4th SSISD Bond will open April 22nd and continue through April 30th as SSISD plans to hold their final Town Hall Meeting on April 18th at Sulphur Springs Elementary located at 829 Bell St. in Sulphur Springs. The public meeting will begin at 6pm with an informational presentation followed by a Q&A session and an optional tour of the campus. All eligible voters in the school district’s boundaries are encouraged to attend. Voting day for the $157,150,000 initiative is set for Tuesday May 4, 2024. The projects in the May 2024 bond were recommended by the SSISD Bond Planning Committee following months of evaluation and prioritization. After hearing the Committee’s recommendation, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call for this bond.
The project breakdown includes two new elementary campuses as well as renovation to existing campuses with very little or no impact to homeowner’s taxes. A full breakdown of the projects and their tax effect can be seen here: SSISD Bond Flyer
SSISD also has a wide range of additional information about the upcoming bond on their website. You can find that information here: SSISD Bond Information.
What’s the Best Shovel for Your Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
March 26, 2024 – For most of us, a shovel is a shovel is just a shovel, never mind that there are so many types; short-handled, long-handled, rounded, round-point, flat, ditching, long bladed, trenching, and serrated. Additionally, there’s the digging spade, garden spade, perennial spade, and scoops. They’re made from steel, plastic, stainless steel, carbon fiber, and aluminum. And, there’s the price from under $10 to over $100.
So,how do we select? Mainly we select the fewest possible to do the most! I’ve got four based on the amount of soil they can hold, size of the garden hole, and length of handle. Some of you probably have one, and many of you have more than four! Unless we’re professionals though, there’s probably a general-purpose shovel that will do whatever you need.
Alright, so what are your needs? Need a garden near a large tree? Well, this is one case where a serrated shovel is needed to cut those roots, although a round-pointed shovel will, after a few or many jabs will cut the root. Otherwise, we’re mostly just trying to dig a hole and/or move some dirt. So, perhaps a list of shovels to purchase isn’t necessary!
Cost is always a factor due to materials used, price, and shovel weight. Length of handle is always important. Long handles are much easier on your back, close quarters may necessitate a short handle.
Then, there is the blade. Two types of blades are available: round or round with a point, and flat. Round with point are for diffing and flat are for transferring soil from one point to another. Material is nearly always steel.
Lastly, there is the handle. I prefer wood. I’ve bent fiberglass handles, and steel handles are too heavy. Choose your shovel and take care of it. It can last a lifetime.
Chamber Connection – March 27th
By Butch Burney
March 26, 2024 – We have less than two weeks before the Great Total Solar Eclipse on April 8!
Here are a few items we want our residents to know:
- The crowd we have is weather dependent. Yes, we are expecting a lot of visitors – thousands – if the weather is sunny. If it’s raining, we won’t see the people driving here, so we don’t yet know what to expect, crowd-wise.
- Don’t panic. This is a one-day affair. There is no need to hoard all the water, toilet paper and milk. Do your normal shopping, just do it before Sunday or Monday. Get your gas before the weekend, but you don’t need to fill up a 50-gallon tank for reserve. It’s one day!
- Be friendly and patient. Visitors don’t know our town and don’t know our traffic patterns, so be friendly and helpful. We want them to come back to Sulphur Springs and tell their friends what a great experience they had here.
- Enjoy it! For most of us, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event to live right on the centerline of a Total Solar Eclipse.
- Mingle with our visitors the weekend before the eclipse. We will have a concert from 1 p.m. until 9 or 10 downtown on Saturday, there will be a vendors market at The Venue at 219, restaurants and retail shops will be open, Heritage Park will be in full regalia. Come out, shop, eat and mingle.
- Check out the website TotalEclipseSSTx.com for all events, parking locations, etc. for the big weekend.
Need glasses for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse? Want a T-shirt and sticker? We know where you can get them.
We have eclipse merchandise at the Chamber of Commerce, including T-shirts, stickers and glasses. With tens of thousands of visitors targeting Hopkins County for April 8, don’t wait until the last minute.
The Chamber has an eclipse website, TotalEclipseSSTx.com, in which you can upload information about events, attractions, lodging, retail shops and restaurants. That will be the information clearinghouse for what is happening in Hopkins County on April 8 and the weekend leading up to that day.
We will be hosting a free concert on Saturday, April 6, downtown, featuring The Paper Dolls, Jason Waldon and the Alibis and Dubb and the Luv Machines. Plus, there will be vendors’ market at The Venue at 219 that weekend.
Check out the website, upload information and get prepared!
Chamber Golf Tournament
Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, which is set for Friday, May 3. Teams can register online at the Chamber website: HopkinsChamber.org, or we can email you the registration form.
The tournament is limited to 43 teams – 18 in the morning and 25 in the afternoon. Tee times are based on first-come basis.
The cost for a team of six is $750, which includes a morning or afternoon tee time, three carts and six lunches.
Coffee and Conversation
Hopkins County Abstract will host the next networking event, Coffee and Conversation, from 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, April 4, at their office on Oak Avenue.
You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. It is open to everyone in the community.
It’s a great chance to network and meet others in a casual setting.
55+ Health Fair
The ROC at First Baptist Church will be the host for the 55+ Health Fair on Wednesday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Included in the fair will be therapy, blood sugar check, pre-need funeral plans, medical equipment, home health information and more.
For more information, call Karon Weatherman at 903-243-3255.
Solar Eclipse Art Exhibit
The Hopkins County Infinity 4-H Club is coordinating a Solar Eclipse Art Exhibit with age divisions separated in 7-under, 8-12, 13-18 and 19 and over.
Entries will be accepted through Aprilf 12, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office.
The maximum entry size is 16×20 inches. Dsiplay dates will be April 15-19 in the Extension Office classroom.
All Hopkins County resident are eligible to submit art. Science and art teachers are encouraged to promote this opportunity with students.
For more information, contact Lisa Sprague at 903-885-3443 or Johanna Hicks at 903-243-0425.
Plant Sale
The Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene will have a Plant sale April 4-6 at the church located at 1300 South League St.
Dinner Bell for March 27th, 2024
It is our Easter Meal with Community Partner Clayton Homes!!!
Clayton Homes has been a Community Partner with the Dinner Bell Ministry every year since the Easter meal in 2018, even donating the hams that are the centerpiece of the meal.
Locating in Sulphur Springs in January, 1977 in a temporary office, the first family homes rolled off the production line in August. In 27 years, Clayton Homes has become one of the major employers in the Hopkins County area employing over 300 team members to date. Clayton Homes and its employees also donate their time and talents to the Sulphur Springs Workcamp in June of each year.
Thank you Clayton Homes for supporting the Dinner Bell and other service projects in this community.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Baked Ham
Pineapple Casserole
Buttered Parsley New Potatoes
Broccoli Salad
Yeast Rolls
Carrot Cake
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BY FOLLOWING SAFE HEALTH PRACTICES AS FLU AND COVID ARE STILL IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
Another Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Conducted on March 19th
March 25, 2024 – In another episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey with guest Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson, John Mark and Mr. Wilson discuss Spring, what to put out now, a current sale on transplants, and more. Be sure to check it out, you just might learn something!
