SSISD Board Places Emphasis on Lamar Primary During January Meeting; Campus Reports; Superintendent’s Contract Extended
Leesa Toliver was presented a plaque in recognition of her service as school board President for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years during the January regular session of the Sulphur Springs School Board. January is “School Board Appreciation Month” and the board received tokens of appreciation from each campus. A program presented by Lamar Primary students and staff, “Capturing Kids Hearts” and a number of reports...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for January 8, 2019
The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. 2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.: (a) Chris Brown, ARK-TEX Council of Governments Presentation; (b) David James, Assistant Fire Marshal, ISO...
Chamber Connection January 3, 2019
Charleston Sky scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration Charleston Sky, a new venue in Delta County, has scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, January 9th at noon. Their address is 4274 FM 895 in Cooper, Texas. Please make plans to join us for networking and welcoming this new venue. Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator? Here is your chance… the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee...
Tira News Dec 7th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Danny Rawson. He passed away on November 28th. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his wife Judy, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Con, and granddaughter Sophie. The community Christmas party is this Saturday, December 8th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. We will enjoy a meal and time of visiting...
Cinch Rodeo Finals Royalty Invites You to Exciting Rodeo Action Through Sat. Nov. 17
Rodeo Queen Bobbi Loran from Archer County, Texas has traveled to dozens of counties in seven states, making 121 rodeo appearances during her tenure as Miss UPRA 2018. That doesn’t count ribbon cuttings and parades she has been asked to attend! This redhead is now attending Mid Western State University majoring in Business Marketing, but does not plan to give up her horses anytime soon. She will crown the 2019 Miss UPRA during...
Chamber Connection, November 15, 2018
The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are so excited to welcome Mr. Richard Froeschle, current Labor Market Economist, as our keynote speaker at the 2018 Economic Outlook Conference. Mr. Froeschle will present Hopkins County the...
Chamber Connection November 8, 2018
I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2019 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even home town heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an...
Wildcat Football: Coordinators Review Kaufman Game; Look Ahead to North Forney
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young Looks Back at Kaufman and Ahead to North Forney Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young is seeking solutions to get the Wildcats back into a rhythm so they will play with confidence and with a swagger. The past two weeks this seems to be missing from the Wildcats offense. Coach Young said he has watched last Friday (November 2) night’s loss to Kaufman over and over, especially an...
13th Annual DBA Heritage Square Car Show is Saturday Nov. 3 on Celebration Plaza
Rita Edwards of the Downtown Business Alliance of Sulphur Springs, Texas proudly announces that this weekend’s great weather should bring a record number of participants for The Car Show on Saturday November 3, 2018. She invites spectators to attend, free of charge. Although the Autumn season is packed with car shows across Texas, turnout is usually excellent here, with vehicle owners who like to bring their prize cars and...
Understanding the Texas Cottage Food Law By Johanna Hicks
The Texas Cottage Food Law allows the sale of foods that are prepared in residential homes as long as gross sales do not exceed $50,000 annually. This type of business is not regulated by a local or state health department, which means that your kitchen will not be inspected by a health inspector unless there is concern about the public’s...
