1 Fatality Reported In 18-Wheeler Crash On I-30 East Overpass Near Weaver
One fatality resulted from an 18-wheeler crash on an I-30 east overpass near Weaver late Wednesday night. Interstate 30 east near the crash was closed to traffic for approximately 12 hours, according to emergency officials.
Two 18-wheelers and trailers were reported to have been involved in the crash.
A 2016 Freightliner truck tractor towing a trailer was eastbound on I-30, 7 miles east of Sulphur Springs, just west of US Highway 67 at 11 p.m. March 9, 2022. For an as yet undetermined reason the truck left the road and struck the guardrail. The truck and trailer rolled over onto its side across the eastbound lanes, reportedly at an overpass. An eastbound 2008 International truck tractor towing a trailer struck the disabled truck-trailer rig, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Sgt. Gregg Williams, Media Communications/Safety Education for the Texarkana- North Texas Region.
The collision reportedly split the Freightliner-trailer rig in two, sending part of the trailer one direction and the section with the cab another direction across the roadway, Hopkins County officials reported Thursday morning. The front end of the Freightliner was reportedly smashed and left hanging off the other side of the railing. The front end of the International rig sustained significant damage as well, Hopkins County officials reported Thursday morning.
The driver of the Freightliner, believed to have been unsecured by a seat belt, was ejected and died at the crash site. Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced 29-year-old Fadi Kathawa of Sterling Heights, Michigan, dead at 11:10 p.m. March 9, 2022, at the crash site. The body was removed by a local funeral home and has been sent to a Dallas medical examiner’s office for an autopsy, as is standard procedure in deaths of that nature, according to DPS and Hopkins County officials.
The driver of the International, identified as 33-year-old Lester Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada, was treated and released following the crash.
Interstate 30 east around the crash site was closed to traffic while emergency responders worked the crash site, investigating, attending occupants and removing the wreckage. Both lanes of I-30 east remained closed until 11 a.m. March 10, 2022, while officials continued working at the crash site.
The 18-wheeler crash remains under investigation by DPS, lead by Texas Highway Patrol Trooper George Greenway.
Thursday Game Day Has Four Squads on Deck
Thursday, Mar. 10 is a busy one with four teams in action.
Team tennis gets an action-packed Thursday gameday underway in Longview for one of their final competitions of the spring season.
Coach Tony Martinez and his squads participate in the Longview tournament at 8 A.M.
That invitational is the second-to-last for team tennis, as their final contest prior to the district tournament takes place during SSISD’s Spring Break next week.
Sulphur Springs heads to Galveston for a tournament taking on teams from around Texas they would normally not have the opportunity to play.
That invitational runs March 24-26.
Coach Jerrod Hammock and his Wildcats tee off their final tournament Thursday.
Baseball has two games on Thursday, Mar. 10 first taking on Melissa at 11:30 A.M.
Sulphur Springs takes on the host Royse City in their second contest on the day, and on the Bulldog’s home field.
Baseball tees off their second tourney contest against Royse City at 4:30 P.M.
Coach Jerrod Hammock’s squad has two games Friday, both at Royse City:
- 9 A.M. vs. Ennis
- 2 P.M. vs. Naaman Forest
Saturday has baseball playing in another game, but is determined by Thursday and Friday’s results as the Bulldog Invitational is a seeding-style tournament.
Men’s powerlifting had an incredibly successful outing in the Commerce meet, and saw several men move on to the Regional meet held on Thursday, Mar. 10.
Coach Casey Jeter brings six lifters to Thursday’s meet: Max Williamson, Juan Hernandez, Matt Mitchell, Ben Hatcher, Chad Maynard and Sean Dial all made it to Thursday’s 5A Region 3 meet.
The powerlifting coach said following his team’s win in Commerce that he believes almost all of them have a chance to go to state.
First though, Sulphur Springs has to take care of business Thursday, Mar. 10 at the Regional meet.
The final competition for powerlifting prior to state takes place Thursday at Whitehouse.
Sulphur Springs swept all three of their competitions this Springs season.
Track and field has their second competition of the spring season on this Thursday gameday.
Coaches Matt Young, Ross Hicks and their track & field teams travel to Lindale on Thursday, Mar. 10.
Sulphur Springs did incredibly well in their first competition of the Spring season.
The men placed fifth overall in a crowded meet of talented programs, compiling 54.5 points in the Gilmer Buckeye Relays.
Lady Cats track and field compiled 29.5 points in Gilmer, good for 8th place last Friday.
Both teams have a quick turnaround, competing in their second relay in eight days.
The Eagle Relays begin in Lindale on Thursday, Mar. 10 at 4 P.M.
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Lady Cats Softball Opens District Season With 3-1 Win Over Hallsville
Coach David Carrillo’s team played a stellar game, opening their district season with a 3-1 victory over Hallsville on Wednesday, Mar. 9.
Crimson Bryant picked up right where she left off, shutting down Hallsville to the tune of 16 K’s.
Bryant allowed a hit in her final plate appearance and no runs earned.
An odd series of events led to Hallsville scoring their lone run of the game. A double followed by a bunt while Sulphur Springs waited for the foul call allowed Hallsville to act quickly and cross home.
While it may have put a damper in the mood at Lady Cats Park, a 1-4-3 double play immediately followed, sealing the 4-1 victory for Sulphur Springs.
Softball got the scoring underway in the bottom of the 2nd, with Parris Pickett getting on base on a line drive. Bryant got her lone hit of the night which got Pickett in scoring position.
2B Emmerson Thompson got her stellar night underway, getting her first hit of three on a double to center field. The RBI double allowed Pickett to cross home to give the Lady Cats the lead 1-0. Thompson batted 3 for 3 against Hallsville with an RBI, a double and two singles. Thompson also made a handful of key plays on defense in the win.
Coach Carrillo’s team had the biggest inning of the game in their next at-bat, starting with DP Reese Ragan walking to 1st. Nicole Higgins was thrown out at 1st first base on a fielder’s choice, but Ragan advanced to 2nd.
3B Addison Caddell doubled on a line drive to left field to get Ragan home and put Sulphur Springs up 2-0 in the bottom frame of the 3rd.
Kinz Smallwood gave the Lady Cats their final run of the game on a line drive to center field.
The win gives Coach Carrillo’s team a 10-1-2 overall record (1-0 district). Tuesday’s district-opening win is the third straight for Sulphur Springs.
Next up, softball is on the road Friday in Longview taking on the Lady Lobos.
That game tees off Friday, Mar. 11 at 6 P.M.
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5 In Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants March 2-8, 2022
At least five people were in Hopkins County on felony warrants March 2-8, 2022, two on jail transfers, two following traffic stops and one inmate served with an addition warrant, jail and arrest reports show.
Jail Transfers
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Frank Tiemann traveled Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to Harris County jail, where Destiny Renee Scott was being held. Tiemann took custody of the 28-year-old Sulphur Springs woman at 9:25 a.m. and transported her to Hopkins County jail. Scott was booked in at 2:20 p.m. March 8, 2022, on a Hopkins County warrant for violating probation on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge.
According to jail records, Tuesday was the second time Scott has been jailed for violating probation on the charge; the first time was Dec. 3, 2020 to Jan. 25, 2021. She also was jailed June 10-35, 2020 after her bond was revoked on the December 2019 controlled substance charge.
Scott, who is also known by Annee Rose Cunningham, was held in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, March 9, 2022 on the violation of probation warrant, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Terry Thompson traveled Monday, March 7, 2022, to Gatesville to Alfred D. Hughes Unit, where John Marlin King was being held. He took the 49-year-old man into custody at 9:30 a.m. and transported him to Hopkins County jail.
King, who is also known by JM King and John Martin King, was booked in at 3:46 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2022, on a Hopkins County warrant for burglary of a habitation as well as unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The offenses, Thompson noted in arrest reports, are alleged to have occurred on Feb. 11, 2022. King remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in lieu of $50,000 bond on the burglary charge and $20,000 bond on the stolen vehicle charge.
Monday was not the first time King has been jailed in Hopkins County on a burglary charge. He was jailed Jan. 30-April 3, 2013 on a burglary of a building warrant as well as evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. During that time, he too was sentenced to 40 years in prison for violating probation on a controlled substance charge, and surety off bond on a theft of aluminum, bronze or copper. King was returned to Hopkins County jail April 4-5, 2013 on warrants for escaping confinement and violation of parole. He was released April 5, 2013 on a $500,000 bond on the escape charge, according to jail reports.
North Service Road Arrest
HCSO Deputy Richard Brantley spotted Bryan Roland Hoitt walking on the north service road near County Road 3341at 12:57 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022. A records check showed Hoitt to be wanted by Austin Parole Board. After the warrant was confirmed, Brantley took the 47-year-old into custody and transported him to jail.
Hoitt, was is also known by the aliases Hoitt Drac Bryan, Bryan Mattews and Bryan Roland Hoitt Matthew, was booked into Hopkins County jail at 1:36 a.m. March 6, 2022, on the warrant for violation or probation on a burglary of a habitation charge. Hoitt was held held without bond in the county jail Wednesday, March 9, 2022, according to arrest and jail reports.
Hoitt was been in Hopkins County jail only once before; he spent March 26-May 20, 1998 in custody for a parole violation, according to jail reports.
West Industrial Drive Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro was made aware Wednesday morning, March 2, 2022, of a warrant from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania for Charles Allen Strickland’s arrest.
Castro and SSPD Officer Sean Hoffman went to the last known place of work for Strickland, a 44-year-old Sulphur Springs man who had been booked into Hopkins County County jail 11 times between 1995 and 2011. Strickland was located at the West Industrial Drive business and took him into custody at 8:28 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022, on the confirmed Pennsylvania warrant.
Police transported Strickland to Hopkins County jail, where he was held Wednesday, March 9, 2022, for e Chambersburg officials on the possession of a firearm by a felon warrant.
Additional Warrant
(HCSO jail photo)
HCSO Sgt. Todd Evans served a warrant for Christopher Leon Huddleston at the county jail, where the 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man had been in custody since his arrest Feb. 2, 2022, for surety off bond on an August 16, 2021 controlled substance charge.
The new charge in the warrant was for violation of bond or a protective order two or more times within a 12-month period. Bond on that charge was set at $25,000. Bond on the controlled substance charge was set at $10,000, according to jail reports.
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WC Kicks Off Summer Earn & Learn Program, Connecting Students With Disabilities To Meaningful Employment
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announces the kickoff of this year’s Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program for students with disabilities aged 14-22. Through work-based learning, youth earn a paycheck while learning new skills and gaining professional experience. Employers participating in SEAL benefit from the addition of engaged and enthusiastic team members.
SEAL, a partnership between TWC, Workforce Solutions Boards and Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS), works with local employers who partner to create meaningful work opportunities. Students participating in SEAL attend work readiness training to prepare them for successful employment. During their work-based learning, students earn a paycheck while acquiring new skills and professional experiences.
“The Texas economy is stronger when all Texans contribute to its success,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “The Summer Earn and Learn program opens up a new talent pool for Texas employers trying to keep up with labor demands as our economy continues to grow.”
This past summer, Cassidy, a student who is deaf, gained work experience and improved her communication skills while earning a paycheck with CVS Health, a partner in Goodwill’s SEAL in Tarrant County. With the support of her job coach and a sign language interpreter, Cassidy felt welcomed at her job and her confidence grew as a result.
“I was excited and nervous, but I knew that I would rather have a job than do nothing over the summer,” said Cassidy. “I walk the aisles and when I see things in the wrong place, I pick them up and I find out where they belong. I have a scanner that I use that tells me where to put it in the right place. Sometimes, it’s tough to communicate with people and I tend to get tired pretty easily, but having interpreters here really helps with the communication barriers that I experience. CVS is a good start to my experience with work, because I enjoy what I do here.”
Watch Cassidy’s story here.
“Summer Earn and Learn provides students with disabilities the opportunity to learn and take on responsibilities associated with careers they might choose for their future,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. “This program helps students return to school with positive work experiences, meaningful skill sets, and confidence that they can pursue their career goals.”
The SEAL program has grown to nearly 1,100 worksites, which have included a variety of both private and public sector employers, such as Typhoon Texas in Houston, Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, the City of Lubbock, Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Lampasas Chamber of Commerce, Sea World San Antonio and Sapling Farms in Sanger.
Employers who have participated in SEAL express positive experiences, appreciate having the additional help on their teams and broaden their perspectives from working with students with disabilities.
“Summer Earn and Learn connects Texas employers to their local workforce talent, which includes students with disabilities, who will soon be entering the workforce,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Aaron Demerson. “People with disabilities are the true problem solvers of our society, and employers seeking to add a valuable, committed, and reliable team member to their workforce will find this program incredibly valuable.”
For two years, Dallas-Fort Worth area business Movie Tavern has welcomed several students for summer employment through the SEAL Program. Terry Sullivan, General Manager of the Bedford location of Movie Tavern is appreciative of the help and has also hired two students as full-time employees.
“It’s an exciting thing for us to work with Goodwill. It’s a win-win for us and for the students who get some practical experience from working on the job and it’s extra labor for us,” said Sullivan. “They get to grow with the company. They are a great asset and a great help to Movie Tavern.”
Watch more about Movie Tavern’s SEAL students’ experiences here.
Students interested in participating in SEAL should contact their local TWS-VRS office:
Visit: twc.texas.gov/VRNearMe
Call: 512-936-6400
Email: [email protected]
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Yantis High School Advances To Bi-District OAP Contest, Students Earn 7 Individual Awards
Yantis High School advanced Tuesday to bi-district competition with their performance of Mr. Flannery’s Ocean in the UIL District One Act Play Contest at Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, and seven students won individual accolades as well.
Students spent 8 weeks rehearsing in preparation for the District OAP Contest.
Jasney Hinton and Alivia Thompson were named Outstanding Technical Crew and Jasney received an individual Tech Award.
Brittany Kennedy and Turner Hathcoat received Honorable Mention All Star Cast recognition. Zach Long and Sarah Perry received All Star Cast honors. Bryleigh Hurley won one of two Best Performer awards presented at the contest.
Congratulations to these theater students for advancing to the Bi-District contest scheduled March 18 in Sulphur Springs.
Track and Field Have Great Outing Last Friday in Gilmer, Back in Action Thursday
Track and field had their opening relay Friday, Mar. 4 in Gilmer.
Lady Cats Tack & Field
On the women’s side, Sulphur Springs had a solid showing for their first invitational.
Six Lady Cats finished in the top seven, with two Lady Cats winning their respective events.
Field Events
Sophomore Mary Taylor finished 6th in the girls’ high jump at 4’8″.
Claire Bybee picked up where she left off last season which saw the Senior advance to state, taking gold for the pole vault with a winning mark of 12′. Freshman Jaicee Jasmer finished right behind Bybee in 2nd at 11′.
Jayden Holly got 6th in shot put throwing it 29’11”.
Running Events
In the 400 meter dash, Jasmer finished 1st winning the event with a time of 1:03.18.
Lady Cats track and field compiled 29.5 points in Gilmer, good for 8th place at the Buckeye Relays Friday.
Wildcats Track & Field
The men had an incredibly successful outing, placing 5th in a crowded meet of talented schools.
Running Events
Cable Glenn placed 5th in the 100 M dash at a time of 11:31. Alex Flecker finished 2nd in the 800 M run crossing the line at 2:07.80.
In the 1600 M run, Jose Mejia got 4th with a time of 4:50:91.
Landon Fields got 6th in the 110 M hurdles at a time of 17.15.
- Fields also placed 6th in 300 M hurdles, with a time of 43.40.
In the 4×100 M relays, the Wildcat team of CJ Williams, Malachi Roland, Quinten Ziretta and Cable Glenn placed 5th at a time of 43.62.
Weston Fields, Quinten Ziretta, Cable Glenn and Adam Peckham got 6th in the 4x200M relays crossing the line at 1:36:64.
Field Events
Sean Dial got a point for his team when he placed fifth Friday in shot put, hurling it 42’1.5″.
Triple jump proved to be one of the best events for Sulphur Springs as three athletes placed in the top five, compiling 14 points between the three:
- Jermain Cleveland — 4th, 4 points: 42’10.5″
- Korderian “Bull” Turner — 2nd, 8 points: 43’10.25″
- Justin Debase — 5th, 2 points: 42’5″
Fields won the High Jump event at 6′. Caden Spigener at 5’8″ finished in 5th.
- High jump got 12 more points for the Wildcats, thanks in large part to Fields getting 10 from winning the event.
Ty Bybee pole vaulted himself 12′, getting 3rd place and 6 points.
Coach Matt Young’s squad compiled for 54.5 points, more than good enough for 5th place at the Gilmer Buckeye Relays.
Next up, Sulphur Springs Track and Field are back in action Thursday in Lindale. That relay begins on Thursday, Mar. 10 at 4 P.M.
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Jaquan Jones Signs Letter of Intent with Clarke University
Senior Jaquan Jones, a player for both Wildcats football and basketball, signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Mar. 9 to play on at the next level at Clarke University.
Jones is the son of Melissa Pryor.
The Wildcats senior has yet to make his official visit to campus, but says he will do so after Spring Break.*
Jones met the coaching staff over Zoom call a few weeks ago.
The senior said he thought Clarke has a solid coaching staff and is excited with the incoming players that are also joining the Pride this season.
The dual-sport athlete said that Clarke University just felt like the right fit for him.
Jones plays on in college for the Pride as OLB.
The senior anticipates being a hybrid defensive linemen, a player who switches between playing on the line of scrimmage and playing linebacker. Jones said he would mostly be playing OLB for the Pride.
The senior plans to major in business administration.
Powerlifting and defensive line coach Casey Jeter said Jones has been an inspiration, fighting back from injuries to come back and play his Senior year.
Coach Jeter said Jones has been a great athlete and teammate during his time in Sulphur Springs.
His dedication to his team and hard work-ethic has allowed the Senior to sign on to play football at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa.
* — Editor’s note: SSISD’s Break is next week, Mar. 19-22, 2022.
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Chamber Connection – March 9: Golf Tourney, Kids Kingdom Rehab, Marketing Speaker, After Hours Mixer Among Upcoming Activities
By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected]
Get your registration in now for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8.
Last year, we had 35 teams participate in the fun day of golfing, and we hope to have more this year. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy.
There are two tee times: 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The morning group is limited to 18 teams, while the afternoon group can have 25 teams maximum. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register early to get your choice of tee times.
Registration is $750 per team, and that includes three carts, 12 mulligans, six meals, range balls, company banner on hole No. 1 and sponsor list recognition. There are also opportunities to contribute goody bag items, hole sponsorships and for interactive hole sponsorships.
To register, go to the Chamber website at HopkinsChamber.org or call the office at 903-885-6515.
Showing Love to Kids Kingdom
Plans are coming together to re-fit and rehab Kids Kingdom in Buford Park.
This year’s Leadership Class has adopted the rehabilitation of Kids Kingdom, everyone’ favorite playground as its class project. And just like when it was constructed 25 years ago, everyone is invited to help.
The Leadership Class has designated the weekend of April 22-24 as work days to re-stain all the wood in Kids Kingdom. It will be professionally power washed before that weekend to prepare for the staining.
The class is also planning to replace and/or repair the equipment, such as the handicap swing, chains, swings, tires, etc. for the playground, restore the ground mulch and install lighting for safety and security.
The class needs your help not only with the physical part of the restoration but also the financial part. A cornhole tournament and silent auction is scheduled for March 26 at Backstory Brewery. There are also sponsorship levels for businesses/corporations that might want to pay for specific items for Kids Kingdom.
For cornhole registration or sponsorship, go to the chamber website at HopkinsChamber.org or call the chamber at 903-885-6515.
There will also be a grand re-opening hamburger lunch at Kids Kingdom sometime in May when the work is complete.
Thanks in advance for helping showing love to Kids Kingdom.
Patriot Sporting Challenge
The 4th Annual Lake Fork Patriot Sporting Challenge will be the day after the Chamber Golf Tournament, so you can make it a whole sporting weekend.
The Patriot Sporting Challenge, on April 9, is a special one-day event benefiting the families of military heroes with a morning competition of shooting, golfing and fishing and a celebration of patriotism.
Each four-person team competes in two of the sporting challenges (shooting, golfing and fishing), and they all come together that evening at the Hopkins County Civic Center for a dinner and address from keynote speaker Greg Stube, Green Beret. Following that, there will be a concert/dance by Cooper Wade and band.
That evening’s support of patriotism is open to the public for $600 for a table for eight. The evening includes casino games, a reception, raffles and drawings and a catered dinner along with the concert and dance.
All proceeds from the event go to the Folds of Honor, a nonprofit providing education scholarships to the children and spouses of those killed or disabled in action.
For more information, go to PatriotSportingChallenge.org, email [email protected] or text to 817-296-8985.
Marketing Strategy
Marketing expert Melissa Forziat will be in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, March 31, for an in-person presentation on how to Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy. Her visit is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center at Paris Junior College.
Forziat will speak at 5 p.m. March 31 at City Hall. There is no charge for the event, but registration is requested. To sign-up, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email [email protected].
The session will talk about how to build a marketing funnel for your business to grow the relationships with your audience and generate more sales. You will discover how to build more sales, referrals and loyalty from your audience.
Grow and Go
The Chamber has a vacancy in one of our Grow and Go offices. The Grow and Go is a business incubator that is designed to help small businesses get off the ground.
The 10 ½ x 12 ½ office is housed in the Chamber building at 110 Main Street. The rent is $250 per month for the first year, and that price includes use of the Chamber WiFi and printer.
If you’re interested, contact me at [email protected] or call 903-885-6515.
Business After Hours
You can get your green on on St. Patrick’s Day when The Plant Niche will host the next Business After Hours, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Business After Hours is a time to network and socialize in an informal setting.
The Plant Niche is located at 222 Tomlinson St. The event is free and open to the public.
Blood Drives
Carter BloodCare will have two blood drives in Sulphur Springs in the next week.
On Saturday, March 12, the Carter bus will be at Brookshire’s Food Store at 809 Gilmer St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drive is sponsored by American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8560. To schedule an appointment, contact Andy Lowen at 903-355-3733 or [email protected].
On Tuesday, March 15, the bus will be parked in the CHRISTUS’ front parking lot from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, contact Patricia Wilson at 903-438-4380 or call/text 800-366-2834.
As a thank you, all donors at each site will receive a stainless steel water bottle while supplies last.
Health Seminar
In partnership with CHRISTUS Health, Columbia Lodge #81 invites you to attend an event aimed to build a community that is more secure, productive, healthy, and hopeful. Local experts will speak on a variety of health-related topics that will educate and empower community members to take charge of their own health and well-being.
The event will be held Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to noon at the HW Grays Building at Pacific Park, 413 Beckham St. This event is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Bryan Vaughn at [email protected].
Night With Champions
Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Night With Champions, celebrating student-athlete success and the university’s transition to Division I on Friday, April 8, at the Rayburn Student Center.
The event starts at 5:15 with a VIP reception and the program begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds support student-athlete scholarships. For more information, contact Lion Athletics at 903-468-8760 or email [email protected].
Business of the Week
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is the Business of the Week for March 9. Keep up with our Business of the Week by following the Chamber on Instagram, Facebook and by visiting our website.
4 SSHS Chapter Members Advance To National BPA Meet, 4 Named As Alternates
Eight members of the Sulphur Springs High School Business Professionals of America Chapter are advancing to the BPA National Leadership Conference in Dallas on May 4-8, 2022.
Four students qualified for nationals by placing in the top three in their competition at the Texas State Leadership Conference March 2-5 in Fort Worth.
“We are so proud of these students!” said Jenny Arledge, Director of College & Career Readiness/CTE Director at SSHS.
Jonah Foster won first place honors in Human Resource Management. Mackenzie Posey earned second place honors in in the Administrative Support Research Project category. Advancing to state by placing third are Jacob Semler in Advanced Word Processing and Jacob Beggs in Device Configuration and Troubleshooting.
Four SSHS BPA students placed as alternates to nationals by placing 4-10 in their events at state. Placing fourth were Jaci Robinson in Administrative Support Research Project and Ashland Hooten in Prepared Speech. Peyton Willis placed eighth in Advanced Office Procedures, and Annaston Price placed 10th in Intermediate Word Processing.
Also participating at state were Emily Atkinson, Matthew Atkinson, Mika Boren, Macey Williams, Ryan Mitchell, Brooklyn Shelton, Gavin Schroeder, Kylie Clarke, and Andres Flores.
Sponsors include Lynn Smith, Heath Robinson, and Jordan Owens.
Congratulations to all of these students on their achievements.
