Dinner Bell for January 15, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church The Dinner Bell has two Community Partners for January 15, the Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show and Sharon and Charles Helm. One of The Dinner Bell’s newest Community Partners is the Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show. This event was first organized in 2021 by Jarred Pickett, David Fenton, Cody Jalufka, John Holland, Kevin Mohl, and Chuck Vitiow to educate...
School Bonds Pass in Hopkins County
May 6, 2024 – Although the totals remain “unofficial” until approved by their respective boards, both Sulphur Bluff and Sulphur Springs saw their bonds pass with overwhelming success during last Saturday’s election. Both districts achieved exactly 72% “for” and 28% “against” as the final totals came in. Most of the votes for SSISD came in during early voting with 1,671 early votes cast...
Results of the School Bond Poll
February 19, 2024 – KSST published a poll last week and encouraged residents to voice their opinions on the May 4, 2024 SSISD School Bond election. Click here to find out more about the Bond Election from the official site. It seems that within this poll: Almost all respondents are qualified to vote, have completely read the ‘Bond Fact Sheet’ Most feel there is a valid need to upgrade existing buildings Almost and...
Lady Cats Softball Sweeps Van, Heading to Regional Semifinals
Coach David Carrillo and his program are headed back to to the Regional Semifinals for the first time since 2021 after sweeping Van in the third round, 2-0 and 9-1 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sulphur Springs plays Aubrey (31-6) in a best of three series running Wed-Friday, May 17-19. All games begin at 6:30 P.M. in Princeton. The Lady Cats put themselves in a very good position to move on from the Regional Quarterfinals after shutting...
Baseball Ends Season with Senior Night Friday
Wildcats baseball looks to end their season with a bang on Friday, Apr. 28. Sulphur Springs hosts Pittsburg Friday for their final game in the 2023 spring season. Festivities are set to begin prior to the 7 P.M. tee-off. Most recently on Tuesday, Coach Jerrod Hammock and his squad hosted North Lamar for their first in two straight games at home. Wildcats baseball ended up falling on Tuesday, Apr. 25, 10-2. The visiting Panthers on...
Softball heads to North Lamar Tuesday
Coach David Carrillo’s squad heads to third place North Lamar on Tuesday, Apr. 11 for another district duel. Sulphur Springs hopes to pick up another big win in Paris, last hosting Pittsburg on Thursday. Lady Cats softball won big over the Lady Pirates, 10-0. Coach Carrillo’s squad scored early and often in their blowout of Pittsburg. It all started in their first at-bat, as Sulphur Springs put up five runs to go up big...
Baseball drops second straight, hosts Liberty-Eylau on Friday
Editor’s Note: Baseball hosts L.E. Friday Tuesday brought a gut-punch of a loss at Wildcat Park. Sulphur Springs led early only to crumble down the stretch en route to a 4-3 loss to Pittsburg. Wildcats baseball had a chance to at least tie the game, if not win in walk-off fashion, had they not struck out in their final at-bat. Alex Macias, with the bases loaded and two outs struck out swinging on his final two pitches in...
Softball and Baseball Already Locked in to District Games
Both softball and baseball for Sulphur Springs have begun district play. Starting with Wildcats baseball, Coach Jerrod Hammack’s squad fell in Texarkana 10-0. Playing Liberty Eylau on Tuesday, Mar. 14 Sulphur Springs fell behind early and never recovered. The Leopards put two runs on the board in their first at-bat, and the hits kept coming for L.E. They added two more over the next two innings, but the fourth is when the...
Little Elm Chooses Michael Lamb as Lone Finalist For Superintendent Position
March 10, 2023 – A press release on Little Elm ISD website confirms Lamb will leave SSISD for Little Elm ISD. At the special board meeting of the Little Elm ISD Board of Trustees on March 9, Little Elm ISD named Michael Lamb as the Lone Finalist in its search for the District’s next superintendent. With that announcement, the Board will now observe the state-required 21 day waiting period before officially approving Mr. Lamb....
Lady Cats Softball Goes 3-1 Over Four Days
Lady Cats softball pitcher Crimson Bryant in the circle. The senior pitcher over the weekend willed her team to two shutout victories thanks to her efforts in the circle. Coach David Carrillo’s team had a very successful four days, going 3-1. First, in Royse City at their final tournament, Sulphur Springs went a stellar 2-1 over two days and three games. Friday, playing in two contests, Lady Cats softball first had a rematch...
