Trading Post for May 28, 2020
May20

Trading Post for May 28, 2020

Mature lady needed for light housekeeping Two times per week for elderly lady. Please call for details 903-348-7275. Selling a black and decker food processor open it but didn’t use it found it under cabinet forgot about it asking $30, call or text 903-440-5523 12 inch Craftsman bandsaw. In good condition and comes with extra saw blades. Asking a $135 but is negotiable. If interested ask for Bob Perdue at 903-885-4757. Other...

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Trading Post for Sunday, May 17, 2020
May17

Trading Post for Sunday, May 17, 2020

For Sale: freshly grown potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes. Located in the Arbala area. For more details, please call Marlon and Donna W. at 903-243-0472. For Sale: New Lumber and Plywood. 3/4 plywood 2 units 88 sheets $19.20 each sheet, 1/2″ plywood 47 sheets $14.24 each sheet, 3/4 treated plywood 26 sheets $23.36 sheet, 4″ x 4″ x 96″ Southern Yellow Pine 30 each $6.00, 4″ x 6″ x 96″...

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Ten Tips For Eating Healthy On A Budget
May16

Ten Tips For Eating Healthy On A Budget

BY JOHANNA HICKS, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected]  Even when you know what healthy foods to choose, being able to pay for them can be hard, especially if you are on a fixed income. Start by deciding how much you can afford to spend on food. There are websites that can help you plan a food budget. For example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports Iowa State University’s...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 18, 2020
May16

Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 18, 2020

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 18, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...

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Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Scheduled Friday
May14

Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Scheduled Friday

Another free COVID-19 mobile test collection is scheduled from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, 1200 Houston St., in Sulphur Springs. Hopkins County Hospital District COO/EMS Director Brent Smith and Hopkins County Emergency Management Team encourage individuals to take advantage of the opportunity to test if they feel that they may have come in contact with someone or feel they have symptoms....

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JPs, Tax Offices Officially Reopened
May13

JPs, Tax Offices Officially Reopened

The lobbies of Hopkins County Courthouse Annex, which houses the Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Tax Offices, officially reopened its doors for in-person visits for county residents on Wednesday, May 13. Justices of the Peace Offices The Justices of the Peace Office reopened May 13 with new glass partitions atop the front counters. The JP’s area were also updated with new paint and carpeting. The portion of the Jefferson Street...

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Trustees Approved 30 Personnel Changes For SSISD
May13

Trustees Approved 30 Personnel Changes For SSISD

Top Students Recognized, Board Reorganized, Budget Calendar Presented At May Board Meeting During the regular May board meeting, Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved 30 personnel changes and recognized top seniors. The 2020 budget calendar was also presented and unopposed incumbents were sworn in for another term, then, the board reorganized during the meeting as well. Personnel Items The trustees...

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Trading Post for Tuesday, May 12, 2020
May12

Trading Post for Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Wanting: someone to mow their yard. Located at 609 Jefferson. “The front yard is small, but the back yard is large.” If you can help this party out, or for more details, please call 903-885-9464....

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From the Director’s Notebook By Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library
May12

From the Director’s Notebook By Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library

The 2020 Census is the buzz.  What does it mean, why is it so important? Census Bureau mailed an invitation to complete the 2020 census online or by phone.  The invitation included a code to identify the residence and help minimize duplicate responses. The online census portal is open now.  The census is simple safe and significant for people in our community. Poor access to technology or a bad internet connection...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 11, 2020
May09

Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 11, 2020

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 11, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...

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