Ground Breaking For Armorock Polymer Concrete Begins Expansion for Nevada Based Company
Armorock Polymer Concrete chose Texas for their first expansion of the Nevada based Company and Sulphur Springs is the location in Texas. Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation and Armorock Polymer Concrete conducted a ground breaking ceremony at their construction site, 207 Heritage Court in Sulphur Springs Thursday, February 2, 2017.
Vince Bussio, President and Chairman of the Board stated that the company is delighted to move to Sulphur Springs. In spite of the cold and windy conditions, Bussio said the company has received a warm welcome to Sulphur Springs. He states they will employ 30 when the facility opens in mid-year and will increase employment to 50. The company will make Sulphur Springs the Texas hub for their product which will be primarily manhole covers for municipalities. Drawing from 56 years of experience, the manufacturing location will build a rigid, structural polymer concrete structure that meets the structural and corrosion needs required by the engineering community as well as the financial life cycle required by municipalities.
The product will have no cement thus making issues of damage and cracking no longer an issue. The product is corrosion resistant and weighs less enabling an easier installation.
Armorock officials, Bussion, Mike Bussio, Vice-President National Sales, Jeff Graffio-Operations Manager, Grand Donovan, Member of the Board, and Alizarin Salinas, Texas Sales Representative were present for the ground breaking. Representatives of Governor Abbott’s office, State Representative Dan Flynn’s office, and Senator Bob Hall’s office were present for the event.
Sulphur Springs Mayor Emily Glass and County Judge Robert Newsom welcomed the company to the area. Tom Sellers, CEO and President of Alliance Bank, served as master of ceremonies.
Construction work for the new facility began weeks ago at the location on Heritage Court.
County Residence Damaged By Fire Wednesday Night
A structure fire on County Road 2553 destroyed the garage, kitchen, and living area but did not damage the bedrooms, according to Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Endsley said the Cumby Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene around 8 p.m. Wednesday night and all units left the area around 11 p.m. The County Fire Marshall’s office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Endsley said units from Cumby, Arbala, Miller Grove, and the Hopkins County Central Station responded to the fire. Brinker Fire Department covered for the county at the central station during the fire.
Red Cross is assisting the family and the family is staying with other family as a result of the fire.
Yantis Man Arrested for Injury to Elderly
Jan Jacobs, 27 of Yantis entered a physical altercation with an 83-year old male at a convenience store in Como. Jacobs took a phone away from the man while the man was on the phone with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Dispatch. Then Jacobs threw the phone at the man striking him in the nose causing laceration that bled significantly.
The man not only sustained an injury from the throw but also a skin tear/laceration on his left hand when the phone was taken from him.
Jacobs was charged with Injury Elderly with Intent Bodily Injury and with Interfere with Emergency Request for Assistance. His bonds were set at a total of $45,000.
She Said She Didn’t But She Did Have Narcotics
A female walking southbound near the State Highway 154/County Road 2300 intersection at 12:30 a.m. Thursday morning appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic when the Hopkins County Deputy stopped to offer aid. Her rapid speech, trouble making eye contact, and clenched jaw raised a number of red flags for the deputy.
When he called into dispatch with identifying information, Heather Branch Carey, 28, of Dallas sat in the middle of the roadway. The deputy repeatedly asked if she had narcotics and she continued to answer no.
At the jail, she was found to have in her possession a concealed a back bag containing two separate baggies and three hypodermic needles. In the baggies was a clear crystal like substance that tested to be methamphetamine. She is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 4-grams but less than 200-grams and with Tampering with Evidence. She is being held on a total of $80,000 in bonds.
Soccer Coaches Talk Marshall Games
Coach Wiggins on Wildcats Shootout Loss
Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said the Wildcats 6-5 shootout loss to Marshall Tuesday night was a tough one. He said it was a hard fought game. The teams were tied in regulation, 2-2 and after overtime, 3-3. Coach Wiggins said his team played a lot better than they did against Pine Tree on Friday. He said they created a lot of scoring opportunities. Two frustrating ones early resulted in a hit post and a good keeper save. Chris Espinoza scored two goals for the Wildcats including one in overtime shortly after Marshall had taken a 3-2 lead. Gerardo Arellano also scored a goal for the Wildcats. Coach Wiggins said he hopes participating in a shootout will help the Wildcats later on. Close district games so far have already resulted in several overtimes and shootouts. The Wildcats travel to Texas High Friday night. Coach Wiggins said the Wildcats need a win.
Coach DeLeon on Lady Cats Soccer Win
Sophie Young scored four goals for the Lady Cats’ soccer team in a 6-0 victory at Marshall Tuesday night. Gracie Boyer and Makenna Kagar also found the net for the Lady Cats. Lady Cats Coach Jesus DeLeon had been encouraging his team not to let down against the Lady Mavs. The Marshall game is in between expected tough contests with Pine Tree and Texas High. Perhaps it took one half for the message to hit home. The Lady Cats led only 1-0 at halftime. Sophie Young and the Lady Cats midfielders began to click in the second half according to Coach DeLeon. The Lady Cats are now 2-0 in district play and are 7-3-2 for the season. The Lady Cats will play host to Texas High Friday night at the SSHS Track and Soccer Complex. Coach DeLeon said the Lady Tigers are always strong because they have good numbers to choose from. One of their players scored four goals in a recent game.
Wildcat Tennis Show Improvement in Hallsville Tourney
The Wildcats’ tennis team had several medalists at a Hallsville tournament last Friday.
The boys #1 doubles team of Jesse Allen and Harrison Harbin took first place in the consolation division. The boys #2 doubles team of Alex Benitez and Tyler Stout were third in the A Division. A boys doubles team of Blaine Flemens and Jonah Kirkpatrick lost out to a Whitehouse pair that eventually won the tournament and went to the state meet last year.
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez says he is having his team play more matches among themselves instead of drills. He feels his team is ahead of where they were last year at this point in the season and he believes they are pointed in the right direction. Coach Martinez is hoping his team will round into shape by April 1 or in time for the District Tournament. The Wildcats still have six more tournaments before them.
Chamber Connection February 2, 2017
SAVE THE DATE!!!
It’s time for the 91st Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “An Evening in the Woods,” dinner and community awards will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be presented to deserving citizens of Hopkins County. There will also be a raffle of a guided duck hunt AND a guided fishing trip that will be drawn that evening. So please join us for a beautiful “Evening in the Woods”. We look forward to seeing you there! Individual tickets are $30 and available at the Chamber of Commerce. Whole tables that seat 10 people are available for $500.
Don’t miss out on a very special first time opportunity! Raffle tickets for a Guided Duck Hunting Trip for two or a Guided Fishing Trip for two will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets are only $10 each, and may be purchased in one or both raffles. The winner will be chosen the night of the banquet, and you need not be present to win.
Grand Opening Celebration for Mahoney Oaks Retreat was held on Friday, January 27th
Mahoney Oaks Retreat, a brand-new retreat venue in Hopkins County, hosted their Open House and Ribbon Cutting in celebration on Friday, January 27th at noon. The open house was held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and had a great turnout! Mahoney Oaks is located at 5678 FM 1537 in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to come by and explore this new venue! It is beautiful!
Master Wellness Volunteer Training Begins January 30th and Goes Through February 27th
This training takes place every two years, and 2017 is the year! Individuals learn about food safety, nutrition, working with diverse audiences, finding reliable resources on the web and much more. The training will be held on five consecutive Mondays, January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, Sulphur Springs, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Upon completing the training and passing a
certification exam, volunteers agree to give 40 hours of service by assisting the Extension Agent with programs, day camps, program preparations, health fairs, and other services. Contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443 for more details.
Starbucks hosted their Grand Opening Celebration on Monday, January 30th at 2 p.m.
Starbucks Coffee hosted their Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Monday, January 30th at 2 p.m. Starbucks is located at 1320 South Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs. Starbucks is now open with the following hours: Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser being held for Steven Vickery on Saturday, February 4th
The Hopkins County Fire Department is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, February 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fire Station #20, 1286 South Texas Street. All proceeds benefit Steven Vickery, husband and father of four, who needs a transcatheder procedure and possibly a second open heart surgery or a heart transplant. Steven was a firefighter for nine years before his health forced him to retire his position.
Wesley United Methodist Church will host Free AARP Tax Aid on Saturdays until April 8th
Wesley United Methodist Church will host free AARP Tax Aide starting this Saturday, February 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will complete your taxes for free every Saturday and Tuesday until April 8th. Each tax preparation day will last from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church is located at 614 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs.
CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital -SS will host Women with Heart on Tuesday, February 7th
CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital in Sulphur Springs, along with Advanced Heart Care, present the 2017 Women with Heart Dinner on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. There will be a free dinner and prizes. Women with Heart is an annual program conceived to celebrate and honor women who have survived heart disease. To nominate a woman who has survived and triumphed with the help of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-SS and Advanced Heart Care, please visit the following link. https://www.tmfhc.org/care-treatment/heart/your-heart-health/womens/women-with-heart/. If you have any questions, call Lakan Johnson at 903-438-4462 or e-mail [email protected] / Sherry Moore at 903-439-4062 or e-mail [email protected].
SS Public Library presents a Couponing Class on Thursday, February 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Sulphur Springs Public Library is offering a Coupon Class by Courtney Solstad on Thursday, February 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Library, 611 North Davis Street. The class will cover kinds of coupons, where to get coupons, how to use coupons, apps to help you save, shopping and saving without coupons, coupon ethics, retail savings, and restaurant savings. The class is free to the public, and refreshments will be served. Each attendee will have a chance to win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to the 2017 Season of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival. For more information call the Library at (903) 885-4926 or visit the website at www.sslibrary.org.
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 11th
The next Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free workshop will cover marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples who attend the workshop will be given a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to enroll.
Texas A&M presents Singing Cadets on Friday, February 17th at 7 p.m.
Sponsored by our local Hopkins County Area Aggie Moms’ Club, the Singing Cadets will be here in concert on Friday, February 17th. Internationally known as the “Voice of Aggieland”, The Singing Cadets are Texas A&M University’s premier men’s chorus. As the busiest collegiate choral group in the United States, the Singing Cadets take tremendous pride in spreading the great name of Texas A&M all over the world and are excited to be performing for you today. Founded in 1893, the Singing Cadets have a rich history that is full of tradition, which you will get a small taste of in the concert to be held on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tickets are available from any local Aggie Moms’ Club member and can be purchased at the downtown locations of City National Bank and Alliance Bank for $5 each. All proceeds will be used to offset the cost of the concert and towards a local scholarship for students attending and/or planning to attend Texas A&M, College Station. For more information: Juli Woolley, Hopkins County Area Aggie Moms’ Club President, 512-755-4925 cell or [email protected]
SS Public Library presents a Cooking Tips Class on Thursday, February 23rd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Sulphur Springs Public Library is offering a Cooking Tips & Skills Class by Lyndsay Palmer on Thursday, February 23rd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Library, 611 North Davis Street. Attend this class to learn tips and tricks of the kitchen with Chef Lyndsay Palmer. She will demonstrate several ways to help strengthen your kitchen skills and help answer any of your cooking questions. The class is free to the public, and refreshments will be served. Each attendee will have a chance to win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to the 2017 Season of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival. For more information call the Library at (903) 885-4926 or visit the website at www.sslibrary.org.
Have a wonderful weekend, but come by and grab your Chamber Banquet tickets first! It’s going to be a beautiful and exciting night!
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Patti Celebrates Cancer Victory
Patti Sells celebrated her victory over cancer in the Celebration Square Fountain Wednesday February 1st, 2017. Close to 100 people surrounded her during a special romp. Patti said her cancer free declaration occurred on her son Tanner Higgins Birthday. “He had something to do with it.” said Patti. Patti puts her faith in God, and knows He healed her.
Surrounded by all manor of supporters Patti took turns anointing willing bystanders.
Children also took advantage of the rare opportunity to splash in February.
City manager Marc Maxwell had the fountain filed and ready for the event. Community Development Specialist Sarah Dicus was on hand to provide music requested by Patti.
Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions Win at Fannindel
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions got victories at Fannindel Tuesday night.
The Lions won 82-59 They led 23-19 after the first quarter, 42-31 at halftime and 61-45 after three quarters. With the win, the Lions remain unbeaten in district play with a 5-0 record. Their season record is 15-14. Mathew Gurley led the Lions with 14 points, Ryan Prewett had 12 points and Michael Simmons 11 points. Other Saltillo scorers included Trevor Moore, Logan Camp and Clayton Wilson with 9 points apiece, Walker McGill and Lyle Bench with 7 points each and Dakota Patridge and Branson McGill with 2 points apiece. The Lions play next at Miller Grove Friday night.
The Saltillo Lady Lions blitzed Fannindel, 68-34 Tuesday night. The Lady Lions outscored Fannindel in each quarter. The Lady Lions were led in scoring by Melissa Groenewold with 16 points. Jocelyn Ochoa had 12 points. Madison Simmons scored 9 points. Rainie English, Tori Mobley and Christie Gurley had 5 points each, Sienna Collins had 3 points. Melissa Tawil and Ana Gallegos had 2 points each and Brenda Castro scored one point.
