Hinton, Fite Win Senior Citizens Center 42 Tournament
The Senior Citizens Center held the Summer 42 Tournament on Saturday, August 19th. We had 25 Teams play in the Tournament. Our Next Tournament will be the “Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament” on Saturday, October 28th as a part of the Hopkins County Fall Festival. Winners Are: 1st Place – Jr. Hinton and Larry Fite 2nd Place – Ronny Martin and Ernest Young 3rd Place – Steve White and Leana Titsworth 4th...
Events Coming to Sulphur Springs this Summer
In an interview with Sarah Dicus, the Community Development Specialist, KSST got the scoop on upcoming events, and where to find them. Events include: Friday Night Movies on the Square, every Friday during the summer at 7:00 pm-Movies showing this summer include: Back to the Future, Angry Birds, Little Giants, Coraline,Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Labyrinth, Secret Life of Pets, Big...
1st Annual SSISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament at the Sulphur Springs Country Club
On this wonderful summer day at Sulphur Springs Country Club, 18 teams are playing at the 1st Annual SSISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament. The purpose of the SSISD Education Foundation is to provide funds to increase student achievement, promote skill development of all students, support and recognize professional excellence endeavors, and to expand community and alumni involvement from individuals, businesses, and civic...
Summer Paving Agenda and More in City Manager’s Report at July Meeting
STREETS, WATER AND SEWER – The FM 2285 waterline replacement project is picking up speed now that the rains have abated. We’ve installed 8,800 feet of pipe, and three of four bores have been completed. We expect to complete this project in July. This project replaces 2.5 miles of undersized and dilapidated water main at a cost of $862,800. The project begins at S.H. 19 and extends past the Lake Sulphur Springs dam. The...
Of Interest to Senior Citizens; New Center, Upcoming Events, Walk to Remember
According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, following the completion and dedication of new H W Grays Building, the City crews turned their attention to the Oak Avenue building site for the new Seniors Center. Bidding was opened for the construction of a metal frame; however only one bid came in and it was higher than was expected. So, meanwhile, some more clearing has been done on the...
Senior Citizens Center Reopens April 5
On March 16, 2020, the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center the City of Sulphur Springs announced the facility would be closing its doors to all activities except Meal A Day food preparation and delivery pick up in an effort to better protect those high risk individuals who frequent the facility from COVID-19. Today, after a year, city staff announced the Senior Citizens Center will soon reopen for regular activities. “We are...
Senior Citizens Center Offers Many Events For Residents Age 50 and Over
There are a lot of activities offered at and hosted by the Senior Citizens Center, including ongoing weekly activities as well as special monthly and annual events. ” This is a busy place. Come and reconnect with some old friends or meet some new ones. The coffee pot is always on complements of Guaranty Bank,” said Karon Weatherman, program and marketing director for the Senior Citizens Center.Weatherman has provided the...
SSHS Athletics Prepare to Induct Three into Wall of Honor
Three former Sulphur Springs High School athletic greats will be inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Honor during a pre-game reception and on-field presentation before the Sept. 15 football game. All-State offensive lineman Mason Y’Barbo, Division I athlete Fred McGill and tennis state qualifier Betty Sue Chubb Gooch have earned recognition in the Hall of Honor A reception will be held in their honor beginning at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Sept....
Chamber Connection – May 31
If you have an artistic side, you can join be a large part of the annual stew festival. While the 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival is still five months away, the annual logo contest is underway. The theme for this year is Bowl Games, a take-off on college football bowl games along with stew bowls. The Chamber is accepting logo submissions through 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. You can submit a logo on the Chamber website,...
Staying Cool Thanks To Saputo
Numerous senior citizens will be staying cool or at least cooler this summer thanks to the generous donation of community partners. Saputo employees dropped off the 30 box fans at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Aug. 4, 2022, to benefit senior citizens in Hopkins County who need fans to help them stay cool during these extremely hot summer days. Any senior citizen who needs a fan to stay cool, may drop by the Senior...
