Sulphur Springs Lions Club Meets and Eats
Jan24

Sulphur Springs Lions Club Meets and Eats

The Sulphur Springs Lions Club meets each Tuesday at the Pizza Inn in Sulphur Springs, TX.  Tail Twister Don Sapaugh was in attendance. The service club recently served lunch at the Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church. President Candace Ashmore wants to encourage everyone to join Lions Club.  She notes that it’s not just a men’s organization. The Lions Club will be partnering with the Pilot Club for the annual...

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Driving Challenges in Sulphur Springs
Jan20

Driving Challenges in Sulphur Springs

My family has a little quote we use when find a street in desperate need of attention.  “What? Are they testing missiles out here?” I have collected a few gems in my travels around Sulphur Springs, TX.  Granted, most of these streets do no bear huge amounts of traffic.  Usually you have to go out of your way to find these streets. Residents might actually enjoy the holes, missing signs and untrimmed brush; it might keep...

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A GoFundMe Account Raises Over $13,000 in First Hour for Homeless Sulphur Springs Man
Jan18

A GoFundMe Account Raises Over $13,000 in First Hour for Homeless Sulphur Springs Man

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 saw over $13,000 has been raised in one hour for Anthony’s Village, a gofundme.com account established by Colleen Hoover for a 19-year old homeless man in Sulphur Springs. The original goal of $5,000 was increased to $20,000 as money began pouring into the account. Some 385 people or more gave in the first hour. Hoover described the campaign on GoFundMe: Anthony’s Village.

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Sulphur Springs Library Director’s Notebook
Jan17

Sulphur Springs Library Director’s Notebook

by Hope Cain Sulphur Springs Public Library 2017 SPRING CALENDAR is ready. We have three fantastic programs you do not want to miss; each program offers refreshments and an entry for tickets to Scarborough Fair Renaissance Festival, drawing held at the end of the last program: Couponing Class by Courtney from My Crazy Savings .com will be here Thursday February 9, 6-8pm with helpful resources on couponing and saving. Learn about...

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Burgerland Sulphur Springs….  Here’s What We Know
Jan10

Burgerland Sulphur Springs…. Here’s What We Know

Tentative Opening Date: February 2017 Menu: Same at the Paris Location Hiring: Yes, Burgerland SS will be hiring additional employees. Same stools and kitchen design as Paris:  Yes, stools and the open kitchen…  with some tables too. I spoke with Burgerland owner Cam Ross Monday morning.  He is a fan of the Dinning District, and proclaimed “Sulphur Springs is just the first step in an march to the Metroplex.” Click...

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El Vaquero in Sulphur Springs
Jan09

El Vaquero in Sulphur Springs

I finally did it, I got some El Vaquero today.  It’s not that I was scared, but I was never sure how the process worked.  Do you park and walk up?  Do you order then wait for someone to bring it out?  Is there a place to go in and order?  Do they take credit cards? I didn’t want to look like an idiot…  Gentle readers, gather around the dim flicker of your screen and I will give you the details…. Here’s...

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Florinditas Pupuseria – A taste of El Salvador in Sulphur Springs
Jan05

Florinditas Pupuseria – A taste of El Salvador in Sulphur Springs

Tucked away at 105 Weaver Street, an authentic pupuseria awaits.  The Florinditas Pupuseria is a family owned spot near downtown Sulphur Springs, TX.  Behind the counter are two charming ladies who hail from El Salvador.  The immigration of their family from El Salvador started with their Mother, who decided to escape a 12 year civil war. During the course of a week, many family members help out, and each contributes in their own way....

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Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs Meets for Voting and Helmets
Jan05

Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs Meets for Voting and Helmets

At the weekly meeting of the Sulphur Springs Rotary Club, voting for the Board of Directors and Officers for 2017-2018 took place. Newly elected Officers take their position in July.  President Neva Mohesky said the club now has 77 Members. Remodeling at First United Methodist Church continues. The space allotted for the meeting was a bit crowded, but that did not dampen the lively crowd. In addition to the business at hand, a...

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Three Baggies of Meth in Jacket and Another in a Cheetos Bag; Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Possession
Jan05

Three Baggies of Meth in Jacket and Another in a Cheetos Bag; Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Possession

Traffic stop at Highway 19 and Wildcat Way initiated by a Hopkins County Deputy around 10 p.m. Wednesday resulted in the arrest of James Christopher Castleberry, 32, of Sulphur Springs. During the stop for a traffic violation, the deputy asked Castleberry to step out of the 2002 Honda Accord he was driving for a weapons check. In the pocket of his jacket was what felt like a glass pipe commonly used for smoking methamphetamine. Also...

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Continuing Ed Courses at PJC-Sulphur Springs in January
Jan04

Continuing Ed Courses at PJC-Sulphur Springs in January

Several classes are available from the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center Continuing Education Department in January. To sign up, or for more information, call 903-454-9333. Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the Center at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs. The Initial Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers class on lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies will meet from noon to 5...

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