Sienna Collins, Lindsay Butler Named Saltillo High School Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Sienna Collins and Linday Butler were announced Tuesday night as Saltillo High School’s top seniors. Sienna Collins Collins, daughter of Mike and Debbie Collins, earned valedictorian honors with a 3.75 grade point average. She has been active in academic UIL, athletics and extracurricular activities while attending Saltillo High School. In academic UIL, Collins was the district runner-up and a regional qualifier in literary...
CHRISTUS System Increases Medical Options for Citizens of Hopkins County
President /CEO Paul Harvey of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, guest on KSST Good Morning Show Friday. He shared exciting news about healthcare options for local citizens. His enthusiasm is, in part, about about new Health Insurance options which recently became available; Medicare Advantage A and an Exchange medical plan. These new plans, which will go into effect Jan 1, will provide complete healthcare coverage...
Smith Named City Finance Director for City; Council Approves Project That Brings 150 Jobs to Sulphur Springs
Lesa Smith was named city finance director during Tuesday night’s Sulphur Springs City Council meeting. The council also approved two industrial/manufacturing items, set the city council election, approved the concession stand contract for local parks, and other times. Ms. Smith began working for the city when she was 16-years old and has remained in city employ while attaining her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. According to City...
Maxwell Named 2017 Official of the Year by Texas Mining Reclamation Association
AUSTIN, Texas [Oct. 31, 2017] — The Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA), the state’s leading mining industry association representing more than 150 companies and individual members, presented Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell with its 2017 Elected Official of the Year Award at the trade group’s annual meeting last night in Bastrop, Texas. The award is in recognition of his support for the Texas lignite mining...
Dixie Dave Davidson Named to Class of 2017 Dixie Baseball Hall of Fame
M. D. “Dave” Davidson has been selected as a member of the Class of 2017 Dixie Baseball Hall of Fame by the Dixie Baseball Board of Directors during their biennial meeting in Bluffton, South Carolina. Davidson is one of sixteen nominees this year. Of the 16 nominees, the 2017 Hall of Fame Class is composed of five members that have provided distinguished service to the organization and advanced opportunities for youth to...
Crouch Named Texas Music Scholar
Chase Crouch, a sophomore at Sulphur Springs High School, will be honored as a Texas Music Scholar at a ceremony during the Sulphur Springs High School Fine Arts Showcase Tuesday night May 16, 2017 in the SSHS Auditorium, according to the Texas Music Educators Association. The Texas Music Scholar Award designates students in high school music programs who exemplify attributes of meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship,...
No Name Remains on Senior Citizens’ Center Golden Agers Tree
As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, the final name had been plucked from the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens’ Center Golden Agers Tree, according to Director Karon Weatherman. This year over 160 names were placed on the Golden Agers Tree. Those who picked a name from the tree have until December 16th to return the wrapped gift for the Hopkins County Senior named on the card. The Senior Citizen Center will arrange deliveries for the gifts in...
Registration for November Election Ends October 11th; ID Rules Change; Voting Centers Named
If you desire to vote in the November General Election there are several things that are important and deadlines are looming. Registration for the November election ends October 11th at 4:30 p.m. the Hopkins County Tax Office. You have until then to register. Also according to Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, if you are unable to secure the seven forms of approved photo ID, you now have additional options for voting in person. If...
Local Hospital Employee Named 2015-2016 Outstanding National Associate Instructor
Practice Management Institute has named Tracy Taylor, Practice Manager with Memorial Clinic in Sulphur Springs, TX, its 2015-2016 Outstanding National Associate Instructor. The award was presented during an industry-wide ceremony held recently at the Astor Crowne in New Orleans, LA. Ms. Taylor was selected from among numerous PMI instructors located throughout the continental US who teach practice-based education and credentialing...
Mary Bonham
Mary Bonham, age 96, of Sulphur Springs passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held Monday April 1st at 2:00pm at West Oaks Funeral Home, 500 Hillcrest Dr., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00pm. Mary Louise Spencer Bonham was born February 15, 1928 in Hopkins County to Johnny and Annie Kitts Spencer. The 3rd...
