Takeout Together Launched For Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants
The launch of “Takeout Together” was announced Tuesday. This will allow local restaurants in Sulphur Springs to continue to serve patrons curbside until the coronavirus concern has passed. Sulphur Springs City Hall “We will be designating certain parking spaces, specifically downtown where they have shared parking, for that purpose and no other purpose. So people can show up, the restaurant staff will bring their...
Paddle Boat, Canoes Other Options Could Be Available At Coleman Lake Soon
Visitors to Coleman Lake could in the near future have more recreational options available to them on site. Sulphur Springs City Council during their March meeting this week agreed to allow a “non-motorized sports concession” at the lake, according to Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski. Sulphur Springs City Hall City officials were approached by John Ilaoa about offering the additional...
Ratcliffe Reconsiders Intelligence Nomination At President’s Request
Incumbent Remains on Primary Ballot, Eligible As Republican Nominee for General Election U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe reconsidered the President’s nomination as Director of Intelligence because the President asked him to, the District 4 representative said in regard to President Donald Trump’s announcement Friday that he has renominating Ratcliffe for Director of National Intelligence. Tweet posted by President on...
The Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center is Offering a Wide Range of Classes Starting March 16
Completing a full college course in just eight weeks helps students finish a certificate or degree faster at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. The flex term starting March 16 offers a wide range of workforce and academic classes. Those wishing to register should sign up soon, as PJC will be closed for Spring Break from March 9 to March 13. Online courses are available system-wide at the college, including...
DRB Approves Main Street Sign Application
The Downtown Revitalization Board’s monthly meeting was handled in short order this week. Aside from approval of the Jan. 14 meeting minutes, there was only on item on the agenda for discussion and consideration. Painted wall sign on the Davis Street-facing side of a business at 230 Main St., Suite A. The DRB received a second sign application for 230 Main St., Suite A. The business had received approval at the Jan. 14 DRB...
Several SSHS Students Advancing To State In CTO Competitions
Sulphur Springs High School has six career and technical organizations that students can join. As part of their Career and Technical Education Month celebration, representatives of each group this week updated the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees on recent activities. BPA SSHS BPA Officers The SSHS Business Professionals of America Chapter has been involved in competitions. Eleven qualified for state and...
Kids Fishing Day: Great Weather, Great Turnout at Peavine Pinion Pond
Feb 10, 2021 – Dozens of kids and their families showed up to catch trout during the annual Larry Buster Memorial Kids Fishing Day at Peavine Pinion Pool on Saturday February 8, 2020. Sponsoring organizations and businesses as well as volunteers made the day possible. Texas Parks and Wildlife had stocked the pond with young trout a few weeks prior to the event. A good number of bass were also caught. Local volunteers from the...
Chamber Connection- Feb. 6, 2020
We are one week away! It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Tickets are already going fast! We will host a Networking Cocktail Happy Half Hour at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the awards will follow at 7 p.m. By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins...
City Council Approves Asbestos Abatement And Street Improvement Contracts, Grant Application
Sulphur Springs City Council approved most of the items on Tuesday night’s agenda as recommended, including annexation on of the former Thermo mine property, a franchise agreement, a grant application for a thermal imager, and contracts for asbestos abatement and the street improvement program. Black History Month Sulphur Springs City Council members Harold Nash, Freddie Taylor and Mayor John Sellers Mayor John Sellers, on...
Girl Scouts Cookies Available Now Through Feb. 29
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, the local Girl Scouts have just the treat for you. The annual Girl Scout Cookie sale is under way, with several longtime favorites as well as a few newer treats too offered to temp your taste buds. There’s even a gluten free cookie available. Among the treats sold for $5 each are Samoas, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils and Lemon Ups. S’Mores and the gluten free Toffee-Tastic...
