Chaney and Craig Johnson Sponsor the 18th Annual Gala
Chaney and Craig Johnson:
January 11, 2024 – Our sincerest appreciation goes to Chaney and Craig Johnson for their ongoing support of the Foundation! Shown here in recognition of the Johnson’s sponsorship of the 18th annual Hopkins County Health Care Foundation are left to right, Gala Chair John Sellers, Gala Chair Kim Sellers, Chaney Johnson, and Craig Johnson.
Visit LOLGala2024.givesmart.com to view live and silent auction items.
The Market on Main Sponsors the 18th Annual Gala
The Market on Main:
January 11, 2024 – Support for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation runs in the family! Hopkins County Health Care Gala Chairs John and Kim Sellers (left) are joined by niece and nephew Katy and Sergio Ramirez and their daughter in recognition of the Ramirez’s The Market on Main sponsorship of the Gala to be held on January 27, 2024.
100 for $100 tickets are still available at LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com!
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab Sponsors the 18th Annual Gala
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab:
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab will again be sponsoring the 18th Annual Gala hosted by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on January 27! Photographed here are representatives of Sunny Springs and the Gala: (l-r) Shane George, Becky Vargas, Kristina Watkins, LaShonda Brown, Gala Chair Kim Sellers, Stephanie Perry, Ki’anna White, Tina Cox, Tina Fenimore, and Gala Chair John Sellers.
To keep up with all the latest Gala news, follow the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.
Carriage House Manor Sponsors the 18th Annual Gala
Carriage House Manor:
January 11, 2024 – Thank you to our friends at Carriage House Manor for sponsoring the 18th annual Gala! Arvis and Sheila Tanton (back center) are joined by their daughters, Sharla Campbell (left) and Shandra Dunn (second from left), and grandchildren for a check
presentation to Gala Chairs Kim and John Sellers (right).
Visit LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com for more information.
Hospital District/EMS Sponsor the 18th annual Gala
Hospital District/EMS:
January 11, 2024 – A huge shout out to the Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS for sponsoring the 18th annual Gala! The District is one of the Foundation’s partners in support of great local healthcare.
Joining Gala Chairs Kim Sellers (left) and John Sellers (right) are Angie Waller, Laura Ballard, Brent Smith, and Staci Holley.
To bid on Gala silent auction items go to LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com
Saltillo ISD Homecoming Court for 2023-2024 Announced
This is the Saltillo ISD Homecoming Court for 2023-2024: Front Row L to R: Kenzi Pipkin – Freshman Duchess, Jamie Alvarez – Sophomore Duchess, and Jordan Cartwright – Junior Duchess; Senior Homecoming candidates Standing L to R: Reece Vowels, Katelyn Cline, Ryleigh Redar, Harley Perez, Maysen Pipkin And Gabby Ross. Activities Friday, January 12th – PepRally led by the senior class at 9:45 in the gym.
The games will start at 5:30 pm and we will honor the class of 2004, 1964 & 1954. The coronation of the new homecoming queen will follow the Varsity Boys game around 7:30.
SSHS Students Named to the Texas All-State Band
Caroline Prickette was recently named to the Texas All-State Band on clarinet. She along with 13 other Wildcat Band members qualified and competed at the Area level on Saturday, Jan 6 at Chapel Hill High School in Tyler. The top students from six regions came together for auditions to be considered for the Texas All-State Band. Our Area (Area C) stretches from Northeast Texas down through the Beaumont and Houston areas. “The best musicians from these parts of the State are some of the best anywhere around. Our record number of Area qualifiers this year was so exciting.” Spencer Emmert, head director.
“Along with Caroline’s State qualification, we had several other students just a few places away from All-State this year. Almost all of these students are under classmen, so the future is certainly bright for the Wildcat Band and potential All-State qualifiers.” Caroline will travel to San Antonio for a week in February to participate in the All-State clinic and concert and perform under the direction of Dr. Michael Galemo, head band director at Iowa State University. The experience will culminate in a concert on Saturday, February 10 in the Lila Cockrill Auditorium at 9am in San Antonio.
Earlier in the semester two of our Wildcat Jazz Band members were named to the Texas All-State Jazz Band as well. This is the first time in school history that Sulphur Springs has had an All-State Jazz student. “With it never happening before, having two Jazz All-Staters is incredible. It is a testament of how talented and hard-working these students are.”
Mika Petty placed first in the State in class 4A through 1A on jazz alto saxophone and Levi Caton placed fourth in the state on trumpet.
This is the second year Levi has qualified for the All-State Band tying a school record as well.
Along with Caroline, Mika and Levi will also travel in February to San Antonio for the All-State clinic and concert. They will be under the direction of Noe Marmolejo, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Houston Moore’s School of Music. Their All-State concert will be on Saturday, Feb 10 at 1:00 pm in the Stars at Night Ballroom inside the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
The Next HCGS Monthly Meeting to be Held January 18th
Come join us on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at 611 N. Davis St., for ” The First Years of Hopkins County through the Eyes of John Sellers and his Research.” John will do a storytelling lecture about his early finds in Hopkins County history through newspapers, courthouse records, and online research. Everyone knows what a good story-teller John is (and if you don’t, it’s time to find out), so we hope you will attend either in person or by Zoom. Your invitation to attend via Zoom is below:
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 18, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsduysqjssGtPNYffv7h6cjMD3c065c9Ap
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We are all looking forward to this presentation!
Officer Leber Announced as SSISD Chief of Police
“I am enthusiastic about taking on the pivotal role of Chief of Police for the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department. With a deep commitment to ensuring the safety of students and staff, it is my goal to provide and maintain a secure and conducive environment for learning.
In assuming this leadership position, I express my excitement about implementing strategic initiatives aimed at maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere within Sulphur Springs ISD. My primary focus will be on collaborative efforts with the school community, law enforcement agencies, and stakeholders to proactively address safety concerns and uphold the highest standards of safety and security.
I am poised to lead the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department in implementing innovative safety measures, building strong partnerships, and fostering a sense of community.
I would like to express my gratitude for the overwhelming amount of support from our school community.”
Pat Leber Chief of Police Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department
“Pat Leber has been serving as the SSISD Interim Police Chief since September 12th of this school year. He has done a phenomenal job working with our SSISD police officers to ensure that our campuses are as safe as possible.
He has now been officially appointed as our SSISD Police Chief. We will have a brief pinning ceremony at our next board meeting for Chief Leber. We are excited to have him permanently in this role!”
Dr. Deana Steeber, Superintendent of SSISD
Buyer Beware: Texas DMV Recommends How to Check For a Valid Vehicle Title
January 10, 2024 – The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles recommends that you always “look before you buy” and perform a title check when purchasing a vehicle from a local dealer, individual or from an online auction website. To do so, you will need to obtain the VIN or Vehicle Identification Number of the vehicle and have that run through the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). The national consumer protection database that provides title information from states across the country. There are several companies that provide these services, and the cost starts at only a few dollars for each search. Texas DMV recommends the following websites that are approved by the United States Department of Justice to perform such searches. These approved providers agree to provide NMVTIS reports that meet federal requirements. Select one of the approved providers below. Prices begin at only a couple dollars so you may want to shop the vendors before making a selection. Be sure to note what is offered for the price. When you select an approved provider, you will leave the TxDMV website and be routed to the provider’s website.
- Carsforsale.com
- Carvertical.com
- Checkthatvin.com
- Clearvin.com
- CVRconnect.com
- Titlecheck.us
- Vinaudit.com
- Vindatahistory.com
- vingurus.com
- Vinsmart.com
If you have purchased a vehicle from a Texas dealer and you discover an issue with the vehicle’s title history you may want to file a Consumer Complaint with TxDMV’s Enforcement Division.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles also recommends the following steps to purchase a vehicle from an individual or a dealer.
How to Buy a Used Vehicle
When you buy a used vehicle in Texas, the state does not provide any warranty or consumer protection on the reliability of that vehicle. It is up to you to make sure you are doing everything you can protect yourself – whether you are buying from a dealer or individual.
For passenger cars and pickup trucks, dealers are required by law to post a “Buyers Guide” on the vehicle, which will tell you whether it is being sold “as is” or with a warranty.
- Title Check. Before you buy, take down the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and go to Title Check on the TxDMV website to use the national motor vehicle database to make sure the vehicle has a clean title.
- Mechanic Inspection. Have a trusted mechanic look over the vehicle before you sign any paperwork or pay any money, including a down payment.
- Service Report. Use a vehicle history company to get accident repair and maintenance records.
- Sales Contract. Be sure to read all of the documents, including sales agreements or buyer’s orders before you sign them.
- Vehicle Title. Never, ever walk away from a private sale without the title. Have the seller print and sign their name, provide the sales date, and enter the odometer reading on the back of the title.
- Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U). Make sure the seller prints and signs their name, and enters the sales price on this form. You must have this form when you apply for title.
- Vehicle Transit Permit. The seller should keep the vehicle plates. Downloading the Vehicle Transit Permit from the TxDMV website gives you 5 days to legally drive the vehicle so you can go to your county tax office to apply for title and registration.
- County Tax Office. You must apply for a new title within 30 days of purchasing the vehicle or you will be charged financial penalties.
