Chamber Connection: Wall That Heals, Car Show, Mabel’s Foundation, Miracles Made On Connally, Turkey Trot
By Butch Burney
The Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans replica memorial, will be in Sulphur Springs Nov. 4-7, at the Sulphur Springs High School track. The three-quarter sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., along with a Mobile Education Center, arrived in Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders, law enforcement, and fire department personnel.
This year 2021 has been nationally designated as the year to “Welcome Home America’s Vietnam Veterans,” and The Wall That Heals will help do that.
It will be open 24 hours a day during its time in Sulphur Springs, so make time to visit the memorial and welcome the thousands of visitors who will be in Hopkins County this week!
Facebook: The Wall That Heals, Sulphur Springs, TX
The Sulphur Springs Public Library will host an Items Left Behind display Nov. 8-19, which will feature artifacts left by visitors.
Car Show
The Heritage Square Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, rain or shine. The show, sponsored by the Downtown Business Alliance, will be held downtown for vehicles model 1987 or older. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m.
For more information, email [email protected].
Mabel’s Foundation
Mabel’s Foundation, a Mexican children’s refuge, will have its second Annual Trade School Dinner to support Nuevo Progreso Trade Schools from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lake Fork Baptist Church in Alba. Lasagna with all the fixings will be served, and an offering will be taken at the door. Carry out or sit down is available.
You can call 605-431-9654 ahead of time.
Miracles Made on Connally Street
Miracles Made on Connally Street is the name of the CASA Christmas Tree Raffle that will be conducted until Dec. 6. The raffle will be held Dec. 8, with all proceeds benefitting the children served by Lake Country CASA.
Tickets are $25 each and each tickets gives you a chance to win one of 12 small decorated Christmas trees.
For more information, call 903-885-1173 or visit CASA at 218 Connally St.
Turkey Trot
Make way for your holiday meals by participating in the 11th Annual Hopkins County Turkey Trot, benefiting Journey Road Ministries and Mothers Culture Club. It will be ran Thanksgiving Day morning, with a 5K and 10K each starting at 8 a.m. There will be a Kids Run Run at 7:30 a.m.
Entry fee for the 5K race is $30 and for the 10K race it’s $40. Register online at GetMeRegistered.com and search “Hopkins County Turkey Trot. Early registration ends Nov. 10.
Business Highlight
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a member of the Chamber each week. Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for Nov. 3, Bell Concrete. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Ribbon Cuttings
- Masterpiece Ultrasound Boutique will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 468 Shannon Road West. We hope you will join us for the event.
- G5 Cattle Company, located at 3445 Interstate 30 West, will have its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 13. Stop by and get some of their incredible Wagyu beef or have it delivered to your door.
- NexLink hosted a ribbon cutting at noon Wednesday, Oct. 27, at their office at 249 Heritage Court. We hope you will welcome them to our community.
15th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade To Be Held Dec. 3
The 15th annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade presented by Carriage House Manor will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.
The showcase of festively lit parade entries designed to bring Christmas cheer to the viewers of all ages will begin at Buford Park and head east on Connally Street to the square. Then, the Christmas parade will head north on Church Street before turning west on Houston Street and ending at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The Lions Club offers special thanks to title sponsor, Carriage House Manor. Additional parade sponsors include Alliance Bank, City National Bank, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Brian Toliver Ford, Farm County, Jay Hodge Chevrolet, Nortex Tractor and Power Sports, Money Law Firm-First American Title, Saputo and Clarion Pointe.
Entry forms for the lighted Christmas Parade can be picked up at any sponsor location or at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to enter the parade is Tuesday, Nov. 30.
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club meets at noon every Tuesday at The Corner Grub House on Connally Street. Lions Club has had the mission to serve since the club first began in 1917. Individuals join to give their valuable time and effort to improving the community. For more information, or to get involved with the Sulphur Springs Lions Club, visit a club meeting of Sulphur Springs Lions Club on Facebook.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, made a strong commitment to community service and served young people throughout the world. For more information about the Lions Clubs International, please visit www.lionsclubs.org.
Wildcats Middle School Football A and B Teams Complete 8-0 Undefeated Seasons
The Middle School Wildcats A and B teams finished their 2021 football season undefeated, and as district champions.
Both A and B finished their season with 8-0 records.
Congratulations to the middle school football teams, their staff, and most importantly the athletes on the field who made it all possible.
The icing on top for Coach Eddie Flores and his middle school football teams were neither of their games were notable close.
The A team defeated the Marshall Mavericks 26-6, and the B team had an even more impressive shutout of the Mavericks, 44-0.
The dual victories for both teams were enjoyed by the Wildcats faithful even more so considering they were back at home at the Prim.
The middle school football coach said it takes a village, in that this accomplishment could not have been done without the support of the SSISD administration, faculty staff, and most importantly the support from the parents.
Coach Flores said it was awesome to witness the stadiums filled with Wildcat support in every game they played, home and away. He thanks all Sulphur Springs fans for supporting the Wildcats the whole way.
The middle school football coach also would like to thank the Middle School coaching staff, Steve Futch, Travis Willoughby and Cody Taylor, also Varsity OC and DC Matt Young and Kurt McCain with their help and guidance all season.
In addition, Coach Flores lamented that this is Coach Greg Owens’s athletic football program, and they just try to run it to the best of their abilities.
“This group of kids were fun to coach and are highly talented,” the middle school football coach said, and “we as coaches are just lucky to be here at the right time.”
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Lady Cats Basketball Fights Hard But Goes Winless Through Scrimmage Play
The Lady Cats basketball team perhaps did not get the start from the get-go that they wanted throughout scrimmage pay, as they went winless in five matches.
The season started for the women’s basketball team led by new head coach Erica Delley last Saturday when Sulphur Springs travelled to Lone Oak for a tri-match between the Lady Cats, Cumby and the host Lone Oak.
Unfortunately for Sulphur Springs they dropped their first two scrimmages of the season in Lone Oak 23-15 and 27-15.
The Lady Cats had the chance to put those first two matches behind them when they hosted a quad-match between Sulphur Springs, Paris, Rains and Tyler High Schools on Tuesday for their first home contests of the season.
The first game had Coach Delley and her squad take on Paris, and the visiting Lady Cats pressed the host Sulphur Springs full-court, which suffocated the team still trying to develop a chemistry.
The Lady Cats pulled it close at the end 21-17 thanks to a late three from Jayla Yarbrough who finished the match with five points. Baylie Large also scored five but the leading scorer in the loss was Addyson Lamb who racked up seven.
After two scrimmages from Tyler-Rains and Paris-Tyler, Sulphur Springs came back on their home court for contest number two.
Coach Delley’s squad had a hard-fought match and was so close to pulling out the victory, but Rains ended up eking out the victory by one against the home Lady Cats 12-11.
Lamb and Edream Jones finished with two points apiece, but Yarbrough lead the way with five points in the loss. Large contributed a point thanks to a free throw.
The loss dropped Sulphur Springs to an 0-5 record in scrimmages, but even without leading scorer from last year Kenzie Willis and a few more injuries for the Lady Cats, the makings are there for a team that can fight.
Next up, Coach Delley and her squad will be back at home for their regular-season opener when they host Prestonwood on Friday.
JV will get the action started at 5:30 P.M. followed with he varsity at 6:45 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Cooking for the Holidays Made Simpler
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County
From time to time, individuals call my office asking for a copy of one of my past articles. This particular column received lots of feedback, so I’m repeating it for this holiday season. As Thanksgiving and Christmas rapidly approach, many people think about meal preparations for family and friends.
It never fails – you are ready to make your favorite pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but going to the cabinet to pull out the pumpkin pie spice, you realize that you don’t have any. Not to worry! You can make your own. Actually, there are numerous substitutions and “make your own seasoning” recipes.
Clip this column and put in your favorite cookbook for handy reference:
- Apple pie spice (1 teaspoon): ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground all-spice, and a dash of ginger.
- Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon): ½ teaspoon white pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground red pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Fresh snipped herbs (1 tablespoon): ½ to 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- Poultry seasoning (1 teaspoon): ¾ teaspoon dried sage and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pumpkin pie spice (1 teaspoon): ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
When substituting spices, start with half the amount the recipe calls for (unless directed otherwise) and add to suit your taste.
- Allspice, ground: ground cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves
- Chili powder: dash of bottled pepper sauce plus equal measures of ground oregano and cumin
- Cloves, ground: ground all-spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg
- Cumin, ground: chili powder
- Mustard, dry (1 teaspoon): 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Paprika: cayenne pepper (just a dash…it’s hotter than paprika)
- Cayenne pepper, ground (1/8 teaspoon): 2 to 3 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
If you are missing an ingredient, before making a mad dash to the grocery store, try these emergency substitutions:
- Baking powder (1 teaspoon); ½ teaspoon cream of tartar plus ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Buttermilk (1 cup): 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes before using. Or use 1 cup plain yogurt.
- Tomato sauce (2 cups): ¾ cup tomato paste plus 1 cup water
- Onion, chopped (1/2 cup): 2 tablespoons dried minced onion and ½ teaspoon onion powder
Here are some handy conversions for liquid and dry ingredients.
Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon = ½ fluid ounce
- 1 cup = ½ pint = 8 fluid ounces
- 2 cups = 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces
- 2 pints (4 cups) = 1 quart = 32 fluid ounces
- 4 quarts (16 cups) = 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces
Dry:
- 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
- 4 tablespoons = ¼ cup
- 8 tablespoons – ½ cup
- 12 tablespoons = ¾ cup
- 16 tablespoons = 1 cup
Enjoy this holiday baking season…and bring me some!
Contact Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75483; 903-885-3443; or [email protected]
County Clerk Contracts With Service To Convert Archived Records, Make Them Accessible Online
Within a few months archived historic records maintained by Hopkins County Clerk’s Office are expected to be accessible online. County Clerk Tracy Smith was given the go-ahead this week to contract with Vista Solutions Group for the project, and District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher said she too is considering the option so that older records dating back to the 1800s in her office could potentially be made available online as well.
“When we moved out of the Courthouse back in 2000, the Court had all of our back stuff scanned. We’ve got it on Laserfiche, but the only way to access Laserfiche is in our office. So this company can convert Laserfiche and everything we’ve got on it to do our website, so people can access it through our website, so more online records for them,” Smith explained at the Nov. 1, 2021, Commissioners Court meeting.
Smith said she has an import project that has just been completed. Instead of paying extra for NetData to import the documents, Vista Solutions Group said they would import those files as well.
Which historic records are uploaded will be at the discretion of the county, and may include but is not limited to real estate, criminal, civil, probate and all of the old historic records.
Smith said her office has in her records management fund the money needed to cover the cost of the records conversion and online indexing service. The initial cost for the County Clerk’s Office will be about $23,000, then would cost about $5,000 annually after that.
Smith said it’s her understanding that very soon after the contract was signed, the company was slated to begin working on the conversion and uploading process for the County Clerk’s Office. She anticipates the process taking about a month, maybe longer, due to the large volume of records.
District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher, who was also in the courtroom during Monday’s meeting, noted that she too had contacted last week and viewed an online demonstration of the service offered for online records and was impressed with what she saw.
“They did confirm that they could convert the old 1800 records in my office also and get it online, just like she said. They offered redactions and all kinds of features. I was very impressed with them. They’ve already given me a quote,” Fulcher said.
She said she plans to speak with Smith and get a few more questions answered about the service before she is ready to consider presenting a request to the Commissioners Court to contract with Vista Solutions Group for record conversion and uploading to the website.
The annual cost is one of the things Fulcher plans to take into account when considering whether to pursue that option for her office.
Smith noted that the $5,000 fee covers any system or program updates. She can’t recall the last time there’s been an update for Laserfiche.
Fulcher said she plans to seek and reach out to other county and district offices that may be using the company’s services as part of her research into the option.
TWC, Workforce Boards, Veterans Commission Host Nov. 4 Hiring Red, White and You Fairs For Veterans
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and the Texas Veterans Commission, will host veterans hiring fairs in 28 cities throughout Texas on Thursday, Nov. 4. The events will be a combination of in-person and virtual events. TWC’s 10th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers who are seeking the exceptional skills of veterans and their spouses.
“On behalf of the people of Texas, I want to thank all of our military veterans who have served this great nation and defended freedom around the world,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “As we unleash the full might of the Texas economy, it’s important to know that Texas has your back. Greater prosperity for all begins with employment that fully utilizes your skills, dedication, and drive. That is why I encourage employers in Texas to attend a Hiring Red, White and You! event on Nov. 4.”
The statewide event is free to attend and is designed to assist veterans, service members and their spouses as they seek their next career opportunity. Employers participate at no cost and are encouraged to contact their local Workforce Solutions Office for more information. Over the past nine years, Hiring Red, White & You! has connected more than 108,288 job seekers, including 39,310 veterans, with 18,268 employers and the event has included over 2,800 same-day hires.
“Veterans are good candidates for many good jobs. The skills, experience, and training veterans receive in the military have a positive influence on the Texas Workforce,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “Texas employers participating in TWC’s Hiring Red, White & You! events recognize this, too.”
The Texas Veterans Commission is preparing veterans for these hiring fairs by assisting them with applications and résumés, interviewing techniques, as well as one-on-one counseling services.
“Texas veterans bring a lot to the table: skills, maturity, an unparalleled work ethic and a tradition of selfless service to others,” said Texas Veterans Commission Chairwoman Laura Koerner. “Veteran employment events like Hiring Red, White & You! give them the opportunity to showcase their skills and earn the opportunity for a rewarding career.”
The national unemployment rate in 2020 for all veterans was 6.5 percent. In contrast, for those veterans who served in the military since September 2001, the unemployment rate was higher at 7.3 percent. There are over 1.5 million total veterans throughout Texas, which has the highest state population of veterans in the country.1
“Our goal is to help veterans transition to the civilian world through meaningful careers that can open up doors for them and their families,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. “Hiring Red, White & You! is an invaluable resource to assist veterans with their career needs. We applaud those who are attending – the veterans for their service and the employers who hire our heroes.”
Employers who hire veterans may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which allows employers to receive up to $9,600 on federal business income or payroll tax benefits when they hire from certain qualified groups of veterans.
“The Hiring Red, White, & You! event on November 4 is an incredible opportunity for Texas employers to connect with our veterans, who are natural leaders that know how to get the job done,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Aaron Demerson. “Texas veterans have served our nation in their military careers and now it’s our turn to return the favor. Thank you to all Texas employers who have placed hiring veterans a top priority in their workplace.”
The Hiring Red, White & You event in the Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area, which includes Bowie, Cassm Delta, Franklin, Hopkinsm Lamar, Morris, Red River and Titus counties features early admission for transitioning service nembers, veterans, and spouses from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., then will be open to all job seekers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4. For additional informaiotn about the NETWDA event, contact Bart Spivey at [email protected] or 903-794-9490, ext. 513. The link for that hiring session is http://netxworkforce.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=871
Information on how employers and job seekers can participate in Hiring Red, White & You! Hiring Fairs may be found at www.texasworkforce.org/hrwy. Please note that all events this year will be virtual.
For information on all veteran workforce services available in Texas, visit www.texasworkforce.org/veterans.
Road Improvement, LED Conversion, Tornado Shelter Grants Discussed During Commissioners Court Meeting
Hopkins County is seeking grants to help fund drainage systems for four county roads as well as Pipeline Road, and agreed to provide the required grant funding match to convert several buildings to LED lighting systems. An architectural firm too was selected to design and oversee construction of a building to serve as a tornado shelter, which would be built with federal funding.
Road Grants
Beth Wisenbaker, who serves as local grants coordinator for the county, asked Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday during a special 10 a.m. court session to consider approving grant application DR-4586 for drainage systems associated with County Roads 1178, 1180, 1186 and 4729; and Pipeline Road.
She explained that the county had applied 2 years ago for a grant for the projects, but that money has not been allocated by FEMA, likely due to COVID office closures and reductions in staffing, but had not received the funding. Wisenbaker said she was recently contacted by Texas Department of Emergency Management personnel, who reported $37 million in funding is still available from FEMA, and recommended again submitting an application during the current grant filing period. She cut and pasted much of the information and updated where needed for the most current accounting, then presented the updated packet of information to the Commissioners Court for approval, as required.
If either of the applications is approved, the county would receive $1.7 million in grant funding to help fund drainage systems associated with County Roads 1178, 1180, 1186 and 4729; and Pipeline Road.
When asked by Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price, Wisenbaker noted that has closed, but there other funding sources for which the county is eligible to apply if the court wants to try to get funding for other roads.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley asked if receiving funding from Texas Department of Transportation for a bridge replacement program would affect the county’s ability to receive funding for the projects.
“There’s not a place on there [the grant application] for networking. If we do get funded, what we’ll do is we’ll do a scope or a scope modification. If TxDOT is coming in on part of it, then what we’ll do is – I don’t think there was any bridge repairs on that one. I think they actually came in with box culverts on Pipeline Road. What we would do is we’d go in and kind of re-engineer it with TxDOT picking up that part and seeing if we could put our moneys against maybe surfacing or a better base. So, you could put the money against hte project but we might have to do a scope modification,” Wisenbaker said.
Bartley said he’d talked to the new TxDOT engineer about 6 weeks ago and she told him TxDOT was going out for bids for construction to replace the Pipeline Road bridge.
If TxDOT has a commitment to assist on Pipeline Road, then the county would just go back if awarded the funding by next August or September and do a scope modification to apply the FEMA funding to another road cost.
Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker said bidding is supposed to be let in January or February for a CR 1180 bridge or culvert replacement project. He asked, if awarded to Hopkins County, could the FEMA funding (from either grant applied for) be applied to resurfacing or building up of the road
“I believe you can because there’s a place in there for scope modification. They realize this is a long process and what you start off with more than likely will change,” Wisenbaker said. “We’ll just go in on both of them and reallocate your money,” Wisenbaker said.
Allocated in the applications is $400,000-$500,000 to go toward work on Pipeline Road, and close to $300,000 for CR 1180.
Wisenbaker told Barker that normally FEMA does not reimburse for work that has already been performed. However, because the long wait time between applying for grants and when they may be awarded is so lengthy is somewhat the government’s fault due to COVID, she would definitely try this go round if the commissioner has to build up the road due to its severe deterioration before grants are awarded.
“If we couldn’t turn around and put it back on the bridge, might be able to throw in another project,” Wisenbaker said. “So the project Joe’s wanting we might be able to do.”
The Commissioners Court approved the grant application.
LED Lighting
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, agreed to provide the required funding match, estimated to be 25 percent of the $70,600 grant project to convert lighting in at least four county buildings to LED lighting. That’d be just over $14,000 the county will be responsible for, and once submitted should receive a check reimbursing the remaining 75 percent of the Energy Council of Texas.
The courthouse annex buildings that house the Justices of the Peace, County Clerk and County Attorney’s offices, as well as the County Courthouse and Extension Office will be converted to all LED lighting. County Judge Robert Newsom said the Commissioners Court would like to eventually have lighting at all county facilities converted to the more energy efficient LED lighting.
Wisenbaker offered appreciation to Tom Glossup who assisted her in gathering and putting together all of the details needed for to apply to the Energy Council of Texas for funding.
The Commissioners Court agreed to put up the 20-25 percent funding match required to fully pay for the conversion of several county buildings to LED lighting.
Community Safe Room
The Commissioners Court also agreed to contract with DRG Architects LLC for professional services for construction of a Community Safe Room. The county is submitting a grant application which if approved would provide funding for what would essentially be a tornado shelter for those in the community who need a safe place during the potentially deadly weather. It could also be used for other situation such as “snowvid 2021” when people went for days without electricity and heat during temperatures that dipped below zero, or flooding.
When not in use as a shelter for weather, the Community Safe Room could serve as a site for certain types of mass distributions, such as a safe space from which vaccines could be administered or supplies distributed. The facility too could serve as a new Emergency Operations Center for the entire county.
In order to make it as safe a location as possible, the Community Safe Room would be built much like the portion of Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center where inmates are housed. It’s planned to have solid concrete floors, as well as solid walls and ceilings to make it sturdy, able to withstand extreme weather such as a tornado. CSR is to be located across from the county jail, would include restrooms and a kitchenette, county officials reported during sessions held over the summer.
By approving the contract now, DRG can begin working on a building design.
Students Can Earn Funds for School Events in Contest
PARIS – High School seniors in TxDOT’s nine-county Paris District can earn some extra dollars for their Project Celebration events by participating in a fun video contest that highlights safe driving.
Students work in teams to write, shoot and produce a short video Public Service Announcement (PSA) that emphasizes the dangers teen drivers sometimes face, such as distracted driving, speeding, not wearing seat belts, or driving under the influence. In doing so, they earn a mini-grant from TxDOT to spend on their celebrations.
“The 1st Place team in our area contest will win $2,000, the 2nd Place team will win $1,500, and the 3rd Place team will win $1,000 for their events,” said Monica Yates, TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist based in Paris. “Teams who participate but don’t place will be awarded $750. We also have mini-grants available for schools that need help funding their Project Celebration events but don’t want to participate in the PSA contest.”
The main focus of video PSA submissions for 2021 should be driving while impaired, Yates said.
Important dates for participants this year include: Nov. 1, contest kickoff; Dec. 17, submissions due. Local winners will be announced in mid-January, Yates said, and will advance to the statewide contest. Statewide winners will be announced Jan. 31, 2022.
Project Celebration events are conducted by educators, parents and community partners to help keep students safe and alcohol-free throughout the school year, especially during school-related celebrations. The activities provide students ongoing education on the dangers of impaired driving, with concentrated education scheduled around events such as spring break, prom or graduation.
The rules of the PSA contest are simple and easy to follow, but contest entries are due in mid-December, Yates said.
Those who want to learn more about Project Celebration and the video PSA contest should contact Yates at (903) 737-9292 or [email protected]. More information on Project Celebration is available online at www.txdot.gov, keywords Project Celebration.
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The Wall That Heals Arrives!
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, The Wall That Heals arrived in Sulphur Springs by Semi truck and Trailer, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders, other local riders, law enforcement and fire department officials.
At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Convoy exited eastbound I-30 onto Loop 301 east, turned down Jefferson Street., crossed the downtown Sulphur Springs Square, then continued down Connally Street before turning first north on League Street, then left onto Houston Street, to Sulphur Springs High School Track.
Local residents lined the route and congregated on Celebration Plaza to welcome home America’s Vietnam Veterans by waving flags, cheering, and clapping as The Wall was transported through Sulphur Springs. The Wall That Heals will remain on display 24-hours a day through Sunday morning, November 7, at SSHS Track. Viewing the wall is free to everyone.
