City Director of Development Niewiadomski Begins Work This Week
Tory Niewiadomski sees Sulphur Springs as a good place to live and raise a family. That is why he is moving his wife and 4-year old daughter and 2-year old son to the city as Niewiadomski begins his work as Community Development Director. Niewiadomski said he and his wife had visited Texas several times over the past 10 years. The trees, lakes, and outdoor spaces in Northeast Texas attracted him to the area.
When the Development Director position opened, he began to do research into what Sulphur Springs was doing. He came from the mid-Michigan area. For the past seven years he has been a Director of Development for a community there and a consultant for planning and zoning. As Sulphur Springs begins to develop a new comprehensive plan for the city, Niewiadomski thinks this is a good time to begin his work.
Harbin Signs With University of The Ozarks
Harrison Harbin, a four-year member of the Wildcats’ tennis team, signed a letter of intent to play tennis at the University of The Ozarks in Arkansas Thursday morning.
Harbin says University of The Ozarks is in Clarksville, Arkansas, a small town that reminds him of Sulphur Springs. Harbin says it is about four hours from here.He says it had a good feel to it, the tennis team was very welcoming, he says he was happy with what he saw and he adds he can’t wait to get there.
Harbin says the Eagles’ tennis program is rather young but is growing. They are getting some new tennis courts. He looks forward to being a part of the growing program. Harbin believes he’ll play doubles in college but he says he wouldn’t mind playing mixed doubles or even singles. He says he likes singles the most but adds he has had a lot of experience playing doubles. Harbin says he loved every minute of his high school career.
He hopes to study physical education to become either a tennis coach or a country club pro. Harbin says he loves tennis and he says you never work a day in your life if you are doing what you love.
Wildcats Begin Bi-District Action Friday at North Forney
The Wildcats’ baseball team is matched up with North Forney in bi-district action Friday and Saturday. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack describes the Falcons as a confident team on a roll going into the playoffs. He says they were on the outside looking in before play Friday. Friday night they upset crosstown rival Forney, the district’s top team. Then Saturday they defeated Wylie East and Lovejoy.
They didn’t just make the playoffs, they grabbed the number 3 seed. Coach Hammac says the Falcons don’t have dominating pitching but he says they have a righthander and a lefthander who are good solid pitchers and who should keep them in any game. He says they also have a couple of really good hitters and some team speed. Coach Hammack says they like to run a little bit. He says confidence is just about everything in baseball and he says North Forney has a lot of confidence coming into the playoffs.
On the flip side, the Wildcats come in with a two game losing steak. Coach Hammacks says the team knows they let a game slip away Friday at Hallsville. He says the Wildcats did not have a very good game Saturday which he says happens in baseball. Don’t tell him his team will lack confidence going into the playoffs. He doesn’t buy that. He says his team knows what they are capable of.
Coach Hammack says his team will be ready to go Friday adding he has no doubt about that. He says his resilient team will regroup and will be just fine. He says he looks forward to the series.
Ten Lady Cats Named to All-District Softball Team
Ten members of the Lady Cats’ softball team were chosen for the All-District Team including two who got superlatives.
Sophomore left fielder Sadie Stroud was selected as the Offensive Player of the Year and sophomore shortstop Kelsey Wallace was named Defensive Player of the Year. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said Stroud hit .538 this season. He has also marveled about Wallace’s defense after several games this season.
First team All-District selections for the Lady Cats included sophomore pitcher Bailey Haggerty, senior second baseman Hannah Crowson and junior center fielder Alyssa Abron.
Named to the second team All-District were sophomore first baseman Brinklee Driver, senior third baseman Kristen Allen and senior right fielder Jaye Doughtie.
On the honorable mention list were junior catcher Macee Hollins and freshman designated player Alli Fite.
The district’s coaches chose the team Wednesday and no coach was allowed to vote for a member of his team.
‘Dearly Departed’ Southern Comedy Opens at MST
Main Street Theater will present “Dearly Departed”, a “funereal comedy”directed by David Woody May 5-7 and May 12-14, 2017 in six performances. Evening shows begin at 7 pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door, or you may reserve seats at www.mstsulphursprings.com or by calling 903-885-0107.
The cast of thirteen portrays the immediate family, aunts, cousins-by-marriage and friends of recently departed patriarch Bud Turpin. As the “functionally dysfunctional” clan gathers to cope with the loss and plan the funeral, their personal problems threaten to overshadow the solemn occasion. Enjoy the hilarity as they manage to pull themselves together in the hour of need.
BILL OWENS AS JUNIOR, BEVERLY OWENS AS AUNT MARGUERITE, DAVID WOODY AS BUD TURPIN, ALEY OWENS AS DELIGHTFUL AND BRENDA PAYNE AS COUSIN JUANITA.
Live community theater lives at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street downtown Sulphur Springs, next to Muddy Jakes. A full 2017 season of plays is planned. If you would like to be a patron or audition for a future role, reply on Facebook or by message at 903-885-0107.
Guaranty Bancshares Announces Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
In a press release dated May 1, Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“Guaranty”) today announced the commencement of its initial public offering of 2,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The underwriters will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 300,000 shares of common stock. The initial public offering price is currently estimated to be between $26.00 and $28.00 per share. The common stock is expected to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “GNTY.”
Guaranty is a bank holding company that conducts banking activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. As one of the oldest regional community banks in Texas, Guaranty Bank & Trust provides its customers with a full array of relationship-driven commercial and consumer banking products and services, as well as mortgage, trust, and wealth management products and services that are tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. Guaranty Bank & Trust has 26 banking locations across 18 Texas communities, including Sulphur Springs, East Texas locations, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Bryan/College Station markets of Texas. As of December 31, 2016, Guaranty had total assets of $1.8 billion, total loans of $1.2 billion and total deposits of $1.6 billion.
Guaranty intends to use its net proceeds from the offering to further implement its expansion strategy and fund organic growth within its banking markets, repay corporate debt, and for general corporate purposes.
Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. is acting as sole book-running manager, and Stephens Inc. is acting as co-manager.
This offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the proposed offering may be obtained by contacting (i) Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P., Attention: Syndicate, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, New York, by phone at (866) 805-4128 or by email at [email protected]; or (ii) Stephens Inc., Attention: Prospectus, 111 Center Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, by phone at (501) 377-2131 or by email at [email protected].
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Chamber Connection May 4, 2017
It’s a busy weekend in Hopkins County! This will be a great weekend to have some fun, and the Farmer’s Market opens on Celebration Plaza this Saturday!
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office hosts a signing event Thursday, May 4th
Students who will be going into any field of Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS), such as dietetics, culinary arts, housing and interior design, nutrition, health and wellness, textiles, fashion design/merchandising, early childhood, education, hospitality, tourism, recreation, parenting, child development, family & consumer services, or related fields, are invited to a “Say Yes to FCS” special signing event. Media will be on hand, Thursday, May 4, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, for this come-and-go event, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443, for information.
CANHelp is hosting a Tennis Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th at 8:30 a.m.
CANHelp is hosting their Third Annual Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th at the Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Counts. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The tournament will be a Round Robin style for all age levels and skill types. Proceeds from this event will allow CANHelp to continue to provide important services to the residents of Hopkins County in times of need. Entry forms are available at CANHelp, 613 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs, or online at www.canhelponline.org.
Cinco de Mayo will be held Downtown on Friday, May 5th
Cinco de Mayo will be held downtown on Celebration Plaza on Friday, May 5th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be a piñata contest, best taco contest, kid friendly games and even more! There is no cover charge to attend.
Celebration Plaza will host Reds, Whites, & Brews on Saturday, May 6th
Celebration Plaza will host Reds, Whites, & Brews Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 6th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Buried Bone Foundation.
Northeast Texas Choral Society will hold Spring Concert on May 6th and May 7th
The Northeast Texas Choral Society presents Touchstone, The Music That Makes Your Heart Remember, on May 6th at 7 p.m. and May 7th at 2 p.m. The concerts will be held at the SSHS Auditorium. You may purchase tickets from Choral Society singers, online at www.netchoral.org, City National Bank, Alliance Bank, and Guaranty Bank & Trust.
Etiquette by Emily is hosting an Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 7th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reserve your ticket TODAY for this special event being held on Sunday, May 7th (week before Mother’s Day) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Venue at two nineteen and catered by Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions. Tickets are $30 each. Attendance is limited to 40 people to help enhance your experience. Bring your spouse, friends or come to meet new friends! Please email [email protected] or call 903-243-6222 for your reservation!
Cypress Basin Hospice is hosting a Golf Tourney on Monday, May 8th
Cypress Basin Hospice’s 14th annual “Get Away & Play” Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 8th at the Mount Pleasant Country Club. Registration is now open and you can register your team of 4 online by visiting their website, www.cbhospice.org. Entry fee for this 4 person scramble tournament is $400 or $100 per golfer. Community support from fundraisers such as our “Get Away & Play” golf tournament allow Cypress Basin Hospice to deliver quality, end of life care, to all hospice appropriate patients regardless of their ability to pay. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are still available. Contact Niki Haynes at (903) 577-1510 for more information.
Heritage Christian Counseling will host their Annual Hamburger Cookout on Friday, May 12th
Heritage Christian Counseling will host their annual Hamburger Cookout on Friday, May 12, downtown on the First United Methodist parking lot between Alliance Bank and across from City National Bank. It begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends when they sell out! For $5.00 you can get a hamburger, drink, chips, dessert, and help a worthy cause. For more information, please call 903-438-6829.
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast will host their Grand Opening on Thursday, May 18th at 5:30 p.m.
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, located at 516 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs, will host their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, May 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. They will be hosting tours and giving the history of the beautiful bed and breakfast. Please stop by at 5:30 for their ribbon cutting ceremony!
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts & Craft Show May 19th and 20th
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts, Crafts, & Collectibles Show and Sales on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 416 North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. You may also enter the craft sale by renting a booth. Outside booth space is $35, indoor space is $50. Any type of craft is acceptable. For additional information call Joyce Bateman at (903) 438-7431.
AgriLife Extension Service is offering their Twogether in Marriage Workshop on Saturday, May 20th
The spring Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The free workshop includes Marriage Expectations, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money Management, and Goals & Dreams. Lunch, materials, and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact Johanna Hicks at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County Office, at 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Goodwill Industries is having a Donation Drive on Saturday, May 20th
Goodwill Industries is having a Donation Drive on Saturday, May 20th. They will be serving hot dogs with chips and a drink. For every bag of clothes or of miscellaneous items you donate you will receive a 10% off coupon. They will be delivering the canned goods, non-perishable items, and hygiene products to the Community Chest on May 22nd.
Anniversary Party for Shadow Ranch is scheduled on Saturday, May 20th
Shadow Ranch, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Hopkins County, is hosting an anniversary party on Saturday, May 20th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Shadow Ranch is located at 451 CR 2331 in Sulphur Springs. There will be free food, music, and a bounce house all open to the public. For more information contact Marion Cox at (214) 604-8005.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Coffee Off the Square hosted a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for their now open Drive-Through
Coffee Off the Square has opened a drive through location at 1401 South Broadway in Sulphur Springs. Coffee Off the Square is now offering their coffee menu and food for your drive though pleasure! They are open Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tenacity of Hopkins County Deputy Evans Leads to the Arrest of Man Wanted for Four Years
Giving high praise to the tenacity of Hopkins County Deputy Corporal Todd Evans, Harold McClure with the Special Crimes Unit told KSST News that a four year search for Melroy Givens, 44, had come to a satisfactory end Wednesday, May 3, 2017, just before noon in DeSoto, Texas. Givens, a former resident of Sulphur Springs and now in Hopkins County Jail, was found at his residence in DeSoto.
McClure, in an interview to be aired on KSST Radio and Channel 18 Thursday, May 4th, said that Givens was wanted on three indictment warrants for Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1,less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone and on a Blue Warrant (State Warrant) for Violation of Parole. McClure stated that the search for Givens began shortly after he was released from prison on parole in 2013 and violated that parole with the drug charges. Givens experiences with law enforcement began with theft in 1990 and moved into the drug scene in 1994.
McClure stated the search for Givens had been a roller coaster moving from strong leads to a near cold case off and on over the past four years. However, in recent months McClure had been given information regarding Givens whereabouts pointing toward DeSoto. He stated that Federal Marshalls had also been assisting in the search. The one deciding factor in the location for Wednesday’s arrest came from Corporal Evans. McClure stated that Evans had found and followed leads that convinced McClure and Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford that Givens was at a specific address in DeSoto. McClure, Weatherford, Evans, and others along with the DeSoto Police made the call at the residence and the arrest was made.
Givens was taken before a Justice of the Peace in DeSoto for a magistrates hearing and, as of 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, was residing in the Hopkins County Jail.
Public Library Summer Calendar; Printout and Keep
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Sulphur Springs Public Library Special cut out calendar Knights and Princesses Summer Reading Program 2017 June: Every Tuesday 3pm Multiplayer Minecraft June 7 Wednesday 10:30 am Storytime with Medieval Times June 8 Thursday 6pm Summer Reading Program Kickoff and Registration June 13 Tuesday 10:30am Storytime for all ages June 20 Tuesday 10:30am Storytime for all ages June 22 Thursday 6pm Storytime for all ages. June 26 Monday 10:30am Musical Storytime with Will Parker June 27 Tuesday 10:30am Storytime for all ages
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Every Tuesday 3pm Multiplayer Minecraft July 6 Thursday 6pm Storytime for all ages. July 11 Tuesday 10:30am Storytime for all ages July 18 Tuesday 10:30am Storytime for all ages July 20 Thursday 6pm Storytime for all ages. July 25 Tuesday 10:30am Storytime for all ages August 1 Tuesday 10:30am Storytime for all ages August 3 Thursday 6pm Storytime for all ages. August 4 Last day to turn in Reading Logs for prizes |
