SSISD Issues Statement Regarding Fall School Term
Sulphur Springs Independent School District issued the first communications to community members regarding the fall school term. While there are as yet many unknowns, Superintendent Michael Lamb assures parents the district will have plans in place to educate all students in the 2020-21 school year, including in-person and virtual programs, but capacity on buses as well as on campus will likely be two of the biggest challenges...
Community Players ‘Parking Lot Sale’ a Good Start for Main St. Theater Repairs
Main Street Theater, 227 Main Street, home to the Community Players for over 30 years. Members of the Sulphur Springs Community Players invited the community to pitch in for a fundraising Parking Lot sale held to benefit Main Street Theater. The sale was held on Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20, 2020 at 1421 N. Hillcrest. Local residents brought lots of household furnishings, furniture and home decor items for the sale, and it was...
Tira News — May 27, 2020
The Tira City Council’s Quarterly Meeting To Be Held Sunday, May 31 By Jan Vaughn Tira Cemetery Association President Mick Petty reports that the associationofficers have decided to cancel the 2020 Tira Homecoming due to the coronavirus risks. The annual event is normally held on the first Sunday in July. We look forward to gathering again in 2021. Although we are not having the homecoming this year, the upkeep of the cemetery...
Tira News — May 19, 2020
By Jan Vaughn Yvonne Weir reports, “Destri visited Wednesday and delivered a headboard she had made for me. Also, she recovered the seats on my dining room chairs. I got to enjoy Nico, while she did that for my Mother’s Day.” She adds, “We are trying to be careful not to get out much.” Tira City limit sign Janie Lewis said she’s just staying home, taking care of the yard, and “cooking way too much.” Our daughter and granddaughter,...
Northeast Texas Farmer’s CO-OP Must Delay Annual Meeting
In a press release received from Northeast Texas Farmer’s CO-OP, operating locations in Sulphur Springs, Greenville, Canton, and Clarksville. Your Ag Cooperative’s Feed Mills, Farm & Ranch Centers, and Fertilizer Plants remain open for business under our Homeland Security Essential Critical Infrastructure designation. As all of us experience the incredible uncertainty surrounding our World since March, I want to recognize...
SSHS: Rachel Bramlett Is New State Champion In UIL Latino History Essay Contest
5 SSHS Students Place In Top 12 In Essay Contests, 1 In Theatrical Design At State Four Sulphur Springs High School students earned recognition for finishing in the top 6 in essay and theatrical design competitions, and another SSHS students was recognized as a top essay finalist. Latino, Barbara Jordan Essay Contests Rachel Bramlett, Annmarie Gunn, Nathan Braddy, Matthew Harper and Paige Daniel all placed in the State UIL essay...
Tira News – March 24, 2020
By Jan Vaughn Council Member Joyce Dodd shared: “The Tira City Council would like to extend our appreciation to all of those who have so generously given to support our food pantry. We would like to encourage anyone who might have items that are hard to find during this coronavirus outbreak, such as paper goods, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, etc. to feel free to just drop them in the pantry if they are passing by. We understand...
SSHS Student Advances To State In Theatrical Design Contest
AllieGrace Woodard advanced to State in UIL Theatrical Design, marking her second year to do so, according to Lesha Woodard, Director of Theatre at Sulphur Springs High School. This year’s Theatrical Design Contest concentrated on creating sustainable, time-traveling designs for Pedro Calderon De La Barca’s “Life is a Dream.” AllieGrace’s advancing hair and makeup entry featured Rachel Bramlett, Chase...
Lady Cats Softball Team Loses Close One At Sherman, 3-2 Tuesday Evening
The Lady Cats Softball Team just could not come up with the big hit they needed in a 3-2 loss at Sherman Tuesday evening, March 10, in a non-district game. Meanwhile, Sherman jumped out to a 3-0 lead scoring 1 unearned run in the bottom of the second and 2 more in the bottom of the fourth. The Lady Cats chipped away with single runs in the top of the sixth and top of the seventh but came up one run short. The Lady Cats outhit Sherman,...
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo Sees Team Making Progress After Wylie Tournament
At a Wylie tournament this past weekend, March 5-7, the Lady Cats Softball Team won 4 and lost 2. They evened their season record to 8-8, after opening the regular season 1-4. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said his Lady Cats played well in the tournament for the most part. Rather than wins and losses, Coach Carrillo said he is more concerned with the team learning and getting better. He said his team got better during the six game...
