Northeast Texas WDA Unemployment Rates Rose In June 2022, But Remain Lower Than June 2021 Rates
Unemployment in Northeast Texas Workforce Development area rose for the second consecutive month, but the June 2022 unemployment rates were still below June 2021 unemployment rates for all nine counties in the WDA. Franklin and Hopkins continued in June 2022 to have the lowest unemployment rates in NETWDA and both county’s 3.5% unemployment rates are still below the overall state unemployment rate of 4.4% for June 2022,...
Pedestrian Deaths in Texas Increase 15% in 2021
TxDOT urges drivers to look out for pedestrians who account for 1 in 5 traffic fatalities in the Lone Star State July 14, 2022 AUSTIN – As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise. In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas, and as a result 841 people were...
RSVP Names Senior Citizens Center 2021 Hopkins County Station, Rick Wilson Volunteer Of Year
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center was awarded 2021 Hopkins County Station of the Year by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Rick Wilson was named Volunteer of the Year at an Awards Banquet held at New Beginnings Church last week. Station of the Year The volunteers from the Senior Citizens Center who attended the banquet accepted a plaque and the certificate of award during the June 2 program. “We were so...
Kylene Claypool Crowned 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic
Kylene Claypool was crowned the 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant winner. She also was named Most Talented at the June 4, 2022 pageant – not bad for a lady who claims to have no talent. She told KSST in a recent interview that she laughed when Pageant Coordinator Karon Weatherman asked her about her talent for the pageant. “I don’t have a talent. I made up one.” As planned, she warmed the audience up by...
A Dozen Contestants Featured In 2022 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant On June 4
The Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant this Saturday, June 4, 2022, offer a dozen beautiful vibrant contestants all age 60 or older a chance to shine. Ladies will be judged on Best Personality, Philosophy of Life, Best Talent, Best Interview and Best Evening Gown. The contestant who sells the most tickets will receive a prize. Awards will also be given for Ms. Congeniality, Sprint Award and the Clydene Fielden Memorial...
2021-22 UIL Academic Year In Review For SSISD Elementary, Middle & High School Teams
Sulphur Springs ISD coordinators recently updated the school board on students’ strong showing at all three levels of academic UIL competition this year. SSISD UIL Elementary UIL SSISD Elementary Academic UIL Coordinator Sasha Posey reported a total of 120 students, 45 coaches and five campus coordinators traveled to Greggton UMC in Longview, where Pine Tree ISD hosted an elementary academic UIL competition for grades 2-5 on...
Support Shown For SSHS Senior Told He Can’t Participate In Graduation With Classmates
Community and staff showed support for senior SSHS Caleb Alexander, who was told he can’t participate in graduation. The individuals addressed their comments to school trustees during the regular May Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Education meeting. According to community members who spoke on the SSHS senior’s behalf Monday, Alexander was involved in an incident which resulted in disciplinary action. Students who engage in...
Villarino, Carpenter Recognized As Top Seniors In SSHS Class of 2022
Joel Villarino and Dawson Pace Carpenter were recognized as the top seniors in the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2022. Villarino, son of Mario Villarino and Leah Larsen, is this year’s valedictorian. Carpenter, son of Rodney and Nikki Carpenter, earned salutatorian honors with a 4.43 weighted grade point average. The pair have been friends since second grader when they were in the same class at Bowie Primary School. While...
County To Roll Over Funds Left In FY 2021 Road And Bridge Fund To Precincts For 2022
Sulphur Bluff Resident Complains of Unsafe Road Conditions Near His Residence Hopkins County had a little bit of money left over in the Road and Bridge Fund Balance from fiscal year 2021 that the four Precinct Commissioners will be able to use during the 2022 fiscal year. One county resident told commissioners he would like to Precinct 3 repair what he considers unsafe road conditions near his home. Budget Amendment County Auditor...
Maxwell: Audit Showed Sulphur Springs Had Well Controlled, Healthy Financials In FY 2021
Backhoe Purchase Approved By City Council The City of Sulphur Springs’ annual audit showed the fund balance up and debt going down in 2021, city officials reported this week. A backhoe purchase was also approved by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday. Sulphur Springs Municipal Building (City Hall) Backhoe Purchase At the regular March 1 meeting, Sulphur Springs City Council was asked to consider approving a purchase of a...
