Emily Johnson Named 2016 Homecoming Queen
Sep16

Emily Johnson Named 2016 Homecoming Queen

dsc_0153 dsc00270 dsc00306 dsc00277 dsc00303 dsc00298 dsc00291 dsc00267 dsc00283 dsc00253 dsc00256 Emily Johnson was named Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen 2016 Friday night in pregame activities at Gerald Prim Stadium. Princesses are Tori Moore and Cindy Arellano. The SSHS student body made the tough decision. Kamryn Wimberley is on the varsity soccer team and she is in HKK. Story Thompson is active in National Honor...

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SSHS Homecoming Court Prepares for Friday Pregame Event
Sep14

SSHS Homecoming Court Prepares for Friday Pregame Event

There are twelve young ladies hoping to be the 2016 Homecoming Queen at Sulphur Springs High School. When you hear all that they are involved in, you wonder where they find the time. (See video introductions here.) Kamryn Wimberley is on the varsity soccer team and she is in HKK. Story Thompson is active in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, FFA and cheerleading. Summer Brooks is also a cheerleader and she is in...

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What’s Up with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension? By Johanna Hicks
Sep07

What’s Up with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension? By Johanna Hicks

What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? School is back up and in full swing, so that means that 4-H is gearing up for the new year, as well.   Our office has received several phone calls in the past few days, so I wanted to share the 4-H enrollment information again.  The 4-H year is from September 1 to August 31, and we have lots of events and activities for youth coming up in the next few months.  But first, here’s...

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Chamber Connection- August 4th
Aug04

Chamber Connection- August 4th

Chamber Connection-August 4th Huge news!!! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network in a non-pressured environment, meet new people, promote and describe their businesses, and...

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Chamber Connection July 28th
Jul28

Chamber Connection July 28th

Chamber Connection-July 28th I’m just so excited about the upcoming First Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2014, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The...

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Chamber Connection July 21st
Jul22

Chamber Connection July 21st

Chamber Connection-July 21st I have something wonderful to share with YOU!!! Next Thursday night, July 28th, at 6:30 p.m., a spectacular event is being held on Celebration Plaza. This event will be a time of singing and praise to promote healing and unity in a time where our hearts are heavy ladened. We are trying to fill the square, so make plans to be there! It will be wonderful! And…. more huge news! The Chamber is hosting their...

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What Do 4-H, Diabetes, and Marriage Education Have in Common?
Jul19

What Do 4-H, Diabetes, and Marriage Education Have in Common?

What Do 4-H, Diabetes, and Marriage Education Have in Common? While in the check-out line at Wal-Mart with food items and plastic utensils in tow, the cashier commented that I must be getting ready for a party of some sort. When explaining that I worked for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and was preparing for another session of Kids’ Cam p: Fun, Food, Fitness, she responded that she had never heard of Extension. Wow! To me, it’s...

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Chamber Connection July 14
Jul14

Chamber Connection July 14

How can a week be so beautiful and so hard at the same time?  I’ve watched and read about events occurring all over the world and right down the road from us in Dallas.  Some images and stories made me sick to my stomach, and others brought involuntary tears to my eyes witnessing such sweet kindness. Throughout this week I’ve reminded myself of all the things I am thankful for without fail.  I’m thankful for my family, my friends, my...

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“Updated” McAndrew’s Tenure As CEO of Local Hospital Ended Friday
Jul08

“Updated” McAndrew’s Tenure As CEO of Local Hospital Ended Friday

(Sulphur Springs – July 8, 2016) – Today, we announced Michael McAndrew’s departure from CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Sulphur Springs and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Emory. Health care is changing, which is why Memorial Hospital and Clinic began searching for potential partners.  The leaders here chose CHRISTUS Health because both systems are committed to providing high quality,...

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Local Law Enforcement and Community Responds to Ambush of Dallas Officers
Jul08

Local Law Enforcement and Community Responds to Ambush of Dallas Officers

As news of Dallas Police Officers killed and wounded in an ambush style shooting that occurred during Thursday night’s protest march in the city, local law enforcement, clergy, and citizens responded to the incident. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders stated the incident is “…tragic…[and that he is praying for all the families.” SSPD Detective David Gilmore posted to social media, “… my heart is broken for my fellow officers in...

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