Pirates and Mermaids! The Summer Reading Program Starts May 30 at Sulphur Springs Public Library
Librarian Hope Cain Calling all Pirates and Mermaids! The Summer Reading Program is going to be one of the most fun parts of the summer for children in the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County community! Why? For one reason, because the Sulphur Springs Public Library is teaming up with Bright Star Productions of “The Little Mermaid” to bring excellent reading opportunities, family Bingo and game nights plus weekly storytimes...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested After Reportedly Passing Out At Business
A Sulphur Springs man, 28, was brought to police’s attention after he allegedly passed out at a Main Street business. Police found the man, not passed out in the 500 block of Main Street, but walking nearby on Texas Street. Observing the man, police believed him to be intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself and others, and took him into custody for public intoxication, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Downtown Revitalization Board May 14 Agenda
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD 201 North Davis Street MAY 14, 2019 5:30 P.M. AGENDA: Discussion/Action on Downtown Revitalization Board Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2019.Discussion/Action on a Facade Design Compliance Application for 313 Main St.Discussion/Action on a Sign Design Compliance Application for 313 Main St.Discussion/Action on a Sign Design Compliance Application for 109 College St.Any other...
Sulphur Springs Wildcat Baseball Players Chosen For All-District
Ten Wildcats are Selected to All-District Baseball Team The Wildcats’ baseball team had ten players selected to the All-District Baseball Team recently chosen by the district’s coaches who were not able to vote for their own players. Making the First Team were first baseman Jaxon Chaney, centerfielder Austin Dodd and utility player Kaden Argenbright, who played catcher and shortstop. Making the Second Team were pitcher...
Sulphur Springs Lady Cats Softball Players Make All District
Lady Cats Softball Team Gets Four Superlatives with Thirteen Players Making All-District Team The Lady Cats’ district champion softball team earned four superlatives and had thirteen team members on the All-District Team selected recently by the district’s coaches who could not vote for their own players. The Lady Cats had fifteen players who qualified for Academic All-District. Pitcher Bailey Haggerty was the Co-District...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Marijuana, Weapon Charges
Matthew James Crayton An interstate traffic stop Thursday night resulted in location of marijuana and a handgun, and one arrest, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a Ford Fusion on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 116 for speeding, traveling 84 miles per hour in a 75 mph speed zone. Matthew James Crayton, 28, of Yantis was found to be in possession of marijuana and a Glock...
Sulphur Springs Wildcats Baseball Win Over Joshua
Wildcats Baseball Opens Area Round Series with 3-2 Win Over Joshua at Prosper The Wildcats’ baseball team won their eighth straight game as they opened Area round play Thursday (May 9) with a 3-2 win over Joshua at Prosper on a cold, windy night. The Wildcats got solid starting pitching from Will Sims, shut down relief pitching from Pacen Edwards and timely RBI hits from Kolson Hale and Jaxon Chaney to get the win. The Wildcats...
Sulphur Springs High School Band Banquet Highlights
SSHS Band Director Spencer Emmert Says Awards Were Highlight of Recent Band Banquet The highlight of any Sulphur Springs High School Band Banquet is announcement of major awards for senior band members. The banquet took place last Thursday (May 2) at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center with more than 270 people in attendance. The top award, the John Phillip Sousa Award went to Peyton Baugh, a band drum major. The Louis Armstrong...
Sulphur Springs Letter Carrier Food Drive Saturday
Help #StampOutHunger on Sat, May 11, 2019. Place a bag (or bags) of non-perishable food by your mailbox for your letter carrier to take to a LOCAL food pantry! The Food Drive is held each year on the second Saturday in May. Whether donations are left in special bags or plain bags, all are gladly accepted. Specific questions regarding the Food Drive should be directed to NALC Director of Community Services at...
Nurses Celebrated May 6-12 In Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers (right) presents Anitha Sanderson and Tanna Holland with a proclamation officially designating May 6-12 as National Nurses Week in Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs City Council joins American Nurses Association and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs in recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of the “nation’s largest health care profession” by designating May...




