Mohesky Makes Eagle Scout
Dec02

Mohesky Makes Eagle Scout

SULPHURSPRINGS, TX — Grant Mohesky, of Sulphur Springs, has earned the BoyScouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award. Mohesky was recognized in a formal Court of Honor Ceremony on November 17,2018. Tom Sellers, served as Master of Ceremonies and presented Grant with his Eagle Scout Charge. A member of Circle Ten Council, Troop 69, Mohesky is one of only approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who...

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A Year In Review: By Mario Villarino
Nov30

A Year In Review: By Mario Villarino

A year in review: 2018 4-H Hopkins County Agricultural Plan Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County,Texas Relevance: 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources projects are an important component of the county 4-H program in Texas. Currently, sixty three percent of Texas 4-H members are...

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NETBIO Anniversary Sale Marks 20th Year
Nov15

NETBIO Anniversary Sale Marks 20th Year

The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated a milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) observed its 20th year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon, a board of director’s meeting and a preconditioned calf and yearling sale.             The organization was launched in 1998 by a group...

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Agrilife: Hopkins County 4-H Members Featured; Master Wellness Volunteer Training; Jalapeno Cornbread
Nov13

Agrilife: Hopkins County 4-H Members Featured; Master Wellness Volunteer Training; Jalapeno Cornbread

Hopkins County 4-H Members Featured                In the next few weeks, you’ll be reading about the variety of programs, series, workshops, field days, and other events offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County.  We recently held our annual Extension Leadership Banquet to honor our committees, Master Volunteers, 4-H leaders,...

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Wildcats Wrap Up District Season at North Forney Friday
Nov08

Wildcats Wrap Up District Season at North Forney Friday

Well traveled Texas high school football coach Randy Jackson seems to enjoy the challenge of rebuilding football programs that are going through hard times. Such a situation brought him to North Forney in 2017. The Wildcats wrap up district play Friday night (November 9) in Forney against North Forney. After a strong 2017 season, the Falcons have fallen on hard times this season. They are 3-6 overall and are 2-5 in district play. They...

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SSISD Board Meeting October 8, 2018 Filled With Reports Focused on Progress
Oct09

SSISD Board Meeting October 8, 2018 Filled With Reports Focused on Progress

Sulphur Springs School Board opened with pledges to the flag led by Bowie Primary students and was then impressed by the Bowie Book Buddy third grade reading program presented by Bowie Principal Amanda Fenton and the four students present. The board also heard a report on Red Ribbon Week activities planned for the district and updates on elementary and secondary programs. Board President Robin Young was appointed as school board...

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Council Takes Steps for Improvements to Pacific Park, Ordinance for Mobile Food Units, and Rezoning Along Wildcat Way
Oct03

Council Takes Steps for Improvements to Pacific Park, Ordinance for Mobile Food Units, and Rezoning Along Wildcat Way

Tuesday night during the regular session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, the council approved two items that will lead to improvements at Pacific Park, two items that will facilitate the relocation of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, and discussed the development of an ordinance regarding mobile food units. The council approved a motion to solicit bids on 50 acres of property on County Road 4738 and to set a minimum bid of $150,000....

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Hopkins County United Way Campaign First Report: $22,644 toward $165,000 Goal
Oct02

Hopkins County United Way Campaign First Report: $22,644 toward $165,000 Goal

Hopkins County United Way report meeting Tuesday, October 2nd delighted UW leadership with pledges totaling $22,644.20 toward the 2018 Campaign Goal of $165,000. Those businesses meeting or exceeding their posted goal thus far include:  Plain and Fancy City of Sulphur Springs Employees The Plan Shop Gregg Price Lee’s Hallmark Janitorial Supply Janet Martin Realty Farmers Insurance; John Berning Agency Ponder’s Mower and Saw Financial...

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September SSISD Board Meeting Focused on New Programs, Security, Success
Sep11

September SSISD Board Meeting Focused on New Programs, Security, Success

Sulphur Springs School Board gained insight into a number of programs at Sulphur Springs Elementary School including a Gentlemen’s League, a program for 4th and 5th grade boys, and “My Classroom Economy”, a program that teaches students basic financial and budgeting skills. A number of other reports were heard as the board approved a number of policies and purchased two new maintenance vehicles. Clay Johnson (rt) presented a...

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Meet Central Baptist Church’ New Pastor Chris Stevens and Plan to Attend Revival October 21-24
Sep07

Meet Central Baptist Church’ New Pastor Chris Stevens and Plan to Attend Revival October 21-24

September 7, 2018 – Chris Stevens likes small towns. During his lifetime he has lived in many of them in 49 different states, and pastored churches in Alabama, Kansas and Texas. He has a broad base of interests and experience, having worked part-time in radio and in sports officiating, even in farming and breaking horses, all to supplement his income at times as a pastor. Pastor Stevens feels his calling to become a pastor came...

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