Thee Treehouse Community Project and ‘MathStore’ Christmas Fundraiser
Students Jackson and Maggie with Creative Writing teacher Sharon Feldt Along with their Write Stuff Creative Writing teacher Sharon Feldt, Thee Treehouse Christian Co-op students Maggie Finley and Jackson Wallace appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show to talk about their “Reverse Advent Calendar Project’. As you may know, an Advent Calendar is one in which, between December 1 and 24th, you open a window or door on the...
Spectacular ‘Christmas in Heritage Park’ Open Saturdays Nov. 24 and Dec. 1
Co-Event Chairs Barbara Hudson and Carlie Penson are also members of the Hopkins County Historical Society which hosts Christmas in the Park annually. They brought a sample plate of homemade goodies which are part of the hospitality that’s a trademark of this holiday event. Christmas in Heritage Park 2018 Saturday, November 24th & Saturday, December 1st: 5:30 to 8:30 PM 416 N. Jackson Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas ...
TxDOT Plans Work on Highway 11 From Como to Winnsboro
TxDOT has announced work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Nov. 19, 2018. 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...
The Many Reasons to be Thankful By Mario Villarino
As I was looking back at 2018, I was reflecting as how much the year changed during it evolvement. As we started with a mostly drought season, we pass thru an “Army-worm October” into a flooded season to end on a cold winter spell. This year could not be anything different almost every month. One thing in common is the impact of the weather into our hay production. Traditionally, our pastures can support our livestock with hay...
Blue Santa Workers Find Joy in Helping in 2018 Season of Giving for Needy Families
Blue Santa organizers L. to R. Sgt. Josh Shuefeldt of SS Police Dept., Amy Griggs of the Hopkins County Empty Stocking Program and Shanna Martin of CANHelp Individuals and organizations driving the local Blue Santa Campaign have one major attribute in common; their sincere joy in making sure Christmas is bright with toys for the children of local families who are facing hard times financially. In Hopkins County, sign-ups to receive...
Exciting DBA “Ladies Night Out” Shows it Pays to “Shop Local” during 2018 Holidays
As the holidays get closer and closer, you’ll hear reminders to “Shop Local” this Christmas, and that includes local merchants of many types, all over Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Why drive out of town when there’s such a variety of shops and stops right here? Plan to join the “Shop Local” campaign now, and begin looking for interesting gift-worthy items for your Thanksgiving and Christmas...
Winnsboro Police Report November 5-12, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested four, responded to two accidents, answered 140 calls for service, issued 30 citations, and wrote 41 warnings during the November 5-12, 2018 report period. Luke Shrum, 24, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 8th on a Winnsboro Municipal Warrant. Eric Jacobsen, 31, of Tyler, was arrested on November 9th on multiple Smith County Warrants. John Hearn, 36, of Winnsboro, was arrested on November 11th on a Hopkins...
2nd Annual Veterans Parade by Community Seeds 501C3
Jason Barrett and Bob Kerr, volunteers with Community Seeds, a faith-based non-profit organization headquartered in Lone Oak, Texas, are organizing the second annual Veterans Parade. It will be held on Saturday morning November 10, 2018 from Buford Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. About 60 different entities have agreed to take part in the parade, from business and industry, service clubs, sports associations, veterans organizations,...
City Council Approves First Reading of Street Maintenance Fees, Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Expansion
In a unanimous vote the Sulphur Springs City Council passed on first reading an ordinance regarding street maintenance fees. A monthly fee of $5 will be added to the single family residential water bill and $3.75 for multifamily, which will generate $467,000 for street improvements during the first year. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance that will expand the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction to include all of the...
City Manager’s Report to Council November 6, 2018
CROSSTOWN TRAIL – The flashing lights for the Main Street crossing have been installed and are now operational. The capital construction division installed 596 linear feet of sidewalk divided among Coleman Dam, Peavine Pinion Pond and the high school. SUNSET STREET – We opened bids for materials for this project on October 24th. Of the 5 bid packets, we only had successful bids on 2 of them. We will have to rebid the...
