Marine Corp League Honors Peace Officers
The Hopkins County Marine Corp League honored Peace Officers on Celebration Plaza Wednesday morning. The simple ceremony included the Policeman’s Prayer and the playing of taps. This is one of many events planned for the League this May.
At 0800 (8AM) sharp, Detachment Commandant R.W. Derb Goodman and fellow members lowered all flags on Celebration Plaza. Members of several branches of law enforcement looked on.
May will be a busy month for the Detachment. They will conduct events at several local cemeteries, place crosses and flags, and return the flags of Celebration Plaza to full-staff. The events will culminate on May 27th when they hope a special appearance of ‘Big Sarge’ will occur at the Veterans Memorial.
Chamber Connection- May 15, 2019
Chamber Connection- May 15th
I have some big news to report about the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off. Shannon Oaks Church will be taking over the Ice Cream Freeze-off from the Chamber. So… what does this mean for you? It means that everything will be exactly the same! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 8 th at 5:30 p.m. on the rear lawn of Shannon Oaks, just before the hot air balloon launch and glow. Tickets will be $5.00 for all-you-can-eat-while-it-lasts. To register to compete in the Ice Cream or to sponsor this wonderful event, please contact Josh Whitlock at (903) 885- 6542, or visit their website at http://shannonoakschurch.com/whats-going-on/events . We all scream for ice cream!
The Odd Couple, presented by Community Players
Community Players presents the Odd Couple, female version at the Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, on Friday, May 17 th and Saturday, May 18 th at 7 p.m. Additional show times are Sunday, May 19 th at 2 p.m., Friday, May 24 th at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25 th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 26 th at 2 p.m. Seats are limited and can be purchase at www.communityplayersinc.com .
Chaffer’s Place presents their monthly concert Chaffer’s Place, located at 410 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a live concert called Motown, Soul, & Country A’ la Mode. Concert will be held on May 16 th , and doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. This includes dinner and a show! For more information call 470-848-2246 or visit www.ckproductions.info .
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop
The Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs. Topics include marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. There is no charge for the workshop. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Please contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443 to reserve seats. Lunch and refreshments provided.
Branded Ranch Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, May 18
Our local Cowboy Churches along with Community Seeds will host and endorse the Branded Ranch Rodeo & at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Saturday, May 18 th . Doors open at 4 p.m. where you will enjoy sortin’, a calf scramble, wild cow milkin’, muggin’, and bronc riding. Tickets are $5 per person (kids under 5 are free). This year’s proceeds support Community Seeds. For more information, visit www.brandedranchrodeo.com .
Hunt Regional is offering Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on May 23 rd in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also
accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call ( 903) 408-5010 . Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Clarion Pointe has scheduled Business After Hours
Clarion Pointe, located at 411 Industrial Drive East in Sulphur Springs has scheduled their Business After Hours and ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, May 30 th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please join us for
networking, refreshments, and tours of the remodeled facility.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Chick-fil-A in Sulphur Springs held their ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Thursday, May 2 nd at 9 a.m. Chick-fil-A is now open and serving their menu six days week.
Miller Grove ISD Breaks Ground On New Track
Miller Grove ISD Board of Trustees Secretary Bret Garrett, member Ray Sparks, and President Brandon Darrow; Anna Ferguson, who donated a portion of the land where the new track will be built); and board members, Doug Hall, Vice President Eric Mabe, John Wilbur and Clark May officially break ground on the new MGISD track project Monday.
Miller Grove ISD board members officially broke ground on the site of the new school track on Monday, May 13. Joining the trustees for the occasion just prior to Monday night’s board meeting was Anna Ferguson, who donated a portion of the land where the new track will be built.
The new track will be an 8-lane lighted UIL-sanctioned track. The south side of the track will be about 90 feet from the north side of the baseball field. It is not part of the $2 million bond project, but should tie into the new Multipurpose Center. With the restrooms and potential concessions area of the Multipurpose Center accessible from the track.
Symmetry Turf Sports Field Construction was contracted to construct the track, which school officials report is expected to be completed this summer.
The track will be paid for out of maintenance and operations tax funds, according to MGISD Superintendent Steve Johnson.
Wildcats 7 on 7 Teams Face Gilmer in Multipurpose Building Tuesday Evening
The Wildcats 7 on 7 football teams hosted Gilmer at the Multipurpose Building Tuesday, May 14, starting at 6 p.m. The Wildcats was to have teams of 7th graders, 8th graders, JV and Varsity. The competition was originally scheduled to be in Gilmer but was moved here last week. This was to be the third competition for the JV and Varsity teams and the second competition for 7th and 8thgraders.
Miller Grove Athletes Shine at State Track Meet
The Miller Grove track team has four athletes who had great state meet results Friday, May 10, at the University of Texas-Austin.
Lady Hornet Jorja Bessonet won the state championship int he 3200-meter run with a time of 11:19:92, a new state record, also a school record and her personal best. Bessonett was the second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:23:71, her personal best.
Kobe Robertson won the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:30.23. He was sixth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 10:05.51, which is his personal best.
Jolee Fox placed ninth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 12:32:23.
Hornet Isaiah Billingsley took second place in the 3200-meter run with a time of 9:49.45, a school record. Billingsley placed fourth in the 1600 with a time of 4:34.50, his personal best.
” I am proud of our athletes no matter the outcome, because I see all the work and dedication that they put in when there is nobody watching. Each athlete has their own challenges and the most rewarding part, for me, is to see them reach goals that we have set forth for the season. The countless hours of running and sacrifice are things that the average person just does not understand. All four of the athletes will be back next year and we have others working hard as well so our staff is excited to see what the future hold,” said Miller Grove Secondary Principal and Athletic Director Gary Billingsley.
Hopkins County Area Organizations To Participate In Full-Scale Disaster Planning Exercise June 21
In an effort to be prepared for emergencies, fire department, law enforcement and medical officials from Sulphur Springs and the Hopkins County area will take part in 4-hour full scale tornado disaster exercise June 21, according to Hopkins County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley.
Below is the announcement to residents regarding the planned drill:
Austin Man Arrested In Cumby On Travis County DWI Warrant
A wanted Austin man, 24, had the luck to be a passenger in a Toyota Camry stopped about 1:40 p.m. May 13 by Cumby Police Officer Zack Steward for impeding traffic at mile marker 109 on Interstate 30 west.
The driver didn’t have a license and the passenger, the Austin man, was found to be wanted in Travis County for driving while intoxicated. The passenger was transported to the county jail on the charge, Steward alleged in arrest reports.
The Austin man’s bond was set at $10,000; his remained in the county jail Tuesday afternoon, according to jail reports.
SSPD: Man Who Pulled Out In Front Of Patrol Car Had No Driver’s License
A Sulphur Springs man who allegedly pulled out of a Gilmer Street parking lot about 7:30 p.m. Monday in a Ford F250 pickup in front of a police officer’s patrol car ended up in jail.
Police detained the truck for failure to yield. While he had the man stopped, the city officer discovered the 48-year-old did not have a driver’s license, resulting in the man’s arrest on the charge.
The man was taken to jail; his truck was released to his friend at his request, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested After Reportedly Passing Out At Business
A Sulphur Springs man, 28, was brought to police’s attention after he allegedly passed out at a Main Street business.
Police found the man, not passed out in the 500 block of Main Street, but walking nearby on Texas Street. Observing the man, police believed him to be intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself and others, and took him into custody for public intoxication, according to arrest reports.
