Hopkins County History a Life Long Work for Bill and June Tuck
Bill Tuck is proud of the volumes of Hopkins County history compiled by his late wife, June Tuck. Tuesday on KSST’s Good Morning Show hosted by Enola Gay, Bill reminisced that he and June worked tirelessly on research and documentation for the half-dozen beautifully bound works. The books feature the cemeteries, schools and communities of Hopkins County as well as Civil War soldiers stationed here, obituary records, and a pictorial...
Chamber Winners Announced
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center Director Karon Weatherman was named Citizen of the Year at the 89th annual Chamber Banquet Thursday night. City Councilwoman and Symphony League President Kayla Price was named Woman of the Year. In other awards, Oncor Electric is the Large Business of the Year, Mike and Mallory Horne and Latson’s Office Solutions is Small Business of the Year, the Koon Jersey Farm is Agriculturalist of the...
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Is Back With A New Category- GASP!
AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more. Participants must travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take selfies and post them with the hashtag #GOSH2023. This...
42 SSHS Students Inducted Into Geral Kennedy Chapter Of National Technical Honor Society
The Geral Kennedy Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society inducted 42 new members during a special ceremony conducted Monday evening, Dec. 5, 2022, in Sulphur Springs High School cafeteria. SSHS NTHS Induction 2022 After Chapter President Kamilah Martinez welcomed everyone to the induction program, Vice President Isabelle Thesing lead the pledges to the US and Texas flags. Chapter Secretary Olivia Worth explained the history...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Current & Past Board of Directors Gather In Celebration
By Kayla Price Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding, fêted current and former Foundation Board members with a reception on November 15 at the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs lobby. The reception felt more like a family reunion as community leaders gathered to celebrate the successes of the CMF-SS, HCHC Foundation, and the...
15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Today (Oct. 14)
Ag Mechanics Build Off Slated Friday; Cook-Offs, Livestock Show, FFA Project Show, Auctions Following On Oct. 15 In just a few hours, the 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit will kick off what promises to be two days of fun competitions and family-friendly activities designed to raise funds and awareness for organizations and programs which benefit children in the local communities. Benefit Events 1. Ag Team Competition Build Off Leading...
Harry Leon Lewis
Harry Leon Lewis was born June 13th, 1945 to Harry and Elvira Harrison Lewis. Harry was the second of two children born to that union. Harry received his heavenly wings on August 21st, 2022 after a courageous fight with multiple myeloma. Harry was blessed to participate in new stem cell research for multiple myeloma despite his advanced age due to his fitness and personality. Harry Leon Lewis Harry graduated from Douglas High School...
Verdon Raymond Graves
Verdon Raymond Graves Verdon Raymond Graves, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, passed away in the early morning hours of July 21, 2022, with his wife by his side. He was born December 7, 1927, in the Teagarden Community, a rural area near Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, the third son to parents Boyd Miles Graves and Elsie Armstrong McCorkle Graves. Verdon had such a long, interesting, and happy life, from his rural hardscrabble childhood,...
Krodle, Wheat Top Graduates At Cumby High School
Logan Krodle and Matthew Wheat have been named the top honor graduates of Cumby High School Senior Class of 2022. Logan Krodle is recognized during the Cumby Athletic and Awards Program as the Cumby High School Senior Class of 2022 Valedictorian. Logan Krodle, son of Brandon and Keri Krodle, earned the distinction of being this year’s valedictorian with a 4.0018 cumulative grade point average. Krodle has been a student at Cumby...
Sulphur Springs City Council Invite Community To Upcoming Events
Rodeo, Lewis and Abron Medical Fundraisers, First Responders Events, Kids Kingdom Work Days Coming Up This Mont Sulphur Springs City Council, before addressing the business and action items on the regular April meeting agenda, took time at the beginning of the Tuesday night, April 5, 2022 council meeting, to report on and invite community members to attend a few upcoming events they are involved in or aware of that will be happening...
