Stephen John Hood
Stephen John Hood, 73 passed away peacefully at his home May 16th in Foley Alabama. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Jackson Sloan Hood and Marjorie Watt Hood. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School Class of 1967. He enlisted in the Navy in 1968 and retired as a Lieutenant after serving 24 years. He served aboard destroyers, USS Brownson, USS Comte de Grasse, and USS Leftwich, Chief of Naval Technical Training,...
Friday From The Chamber, May 26th
Introducing the 2023 Stew Contest Theme: The Stew Bowl! Attention all designers and stew enthusiasts! The World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest Logo Contest is now officially open! If you’ve got a knack for creativity and want your design to be featured on this year’s Stew shirt, posters, and all marketing materials, this is your chance! The theme for this year’s contest is “The Stew Bowl,” inspired...
Trading Post for May 29, 2023
For sale Stihl FSA 85 battery weed eater with battery and 3/4 roll of string (NO CHARGER) $100.00 Call 903-348-6207 For sale tv desk up to a 65″ tv black $25.00 Call 903-348-6207 For sale barn tin about 6 some 16ft. Some 9ft . Roof tin 10ft. And 4ft. Alot of cut pieces and edging. $50 cash for all of it. 903 413 1673 For sale king size bed include head board, metal Frame and box springs (NO MATTRESS) $50.00 call 903-348-6207...
Paris District Road Report for May 29, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting May 29, 2023. 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...
Barrett Arrested on Sexual Abuse Warrant
May 26, 2023 – Danny Wayne Barrett, Jr was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on Thursday this week. Barret, age 40, is charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14. Danny Wayne Barrett, Jr Barrett was arrested without incident at his residence south of Brashear, TX.
Senior Center Closed On Monday; Meal-A-Day Will Deliver
May 25, 2023 – The Senior Citizen Center in Sulphur Springs will be closed like many government buildings on Monday May 29th, 2023. However, Meal-A-Day volunteers will be cooking and delivering meals as usual on Monday. Taking a look at the Memorial Day menu for Meal-A-Day, it’s going to be Managers Choice. The Thursday Crew of Volunteers assemble Taco Salad for Meal-A-Day. Meal-A-Day would love to have you volunteer as a...
Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 4th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation has scheduled the Designer Handbag Bingo for Thursday, August 3. Sponsorships are available now while reserved tables for 8 will go on sale June 24, and individual tickets will be available on July 1. Last year, this event sold out in record time. “We expect tickets to go quickly, so those wishing to play will want to make their reservations as soon as they...
SSISD Healthy Summer Meals For Kids
May 25, 2023 – SSISD will be hosting a Summer Food Service Program for all children under the age of 18 years old and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years of age. Free breakfast and lunch will be served for all children eligible for the program. District enrollment is not required and no application is needed. Summer Feeding locations are: Bowie Primary, 1400 Mockingbird Ln., from June 5 – July 6...
Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Heading to Lake Travis
Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver has accepted the position as Head Basketball Coach at Lake Travis High School. Coach Shaver continued a basketball culture set forth by his predecessor Clark Cipoletta in Sulphur Springs as Head Wildcats Coach for the past two seasons. He had a record of 59-18 overall as Wildcats Coach. His teams captured back-to-back district championships, including an undefeated one in 2022-23. Coach...
Wildcats Golf Gets 3rd at State Meet
Wildcats golf ended their season at the state meet Monday and Tuesday, May 22-23 in Kingsland, where Sulphur Springs came up big in third. It is the first time since 2015 men’s golf has qualified for state, and the Wildcats did not disappoint. Coach Jeremy DeLorge is very happy with his team’s results. “This year was definitely one of full success,” the Sulphur Springs golf coach said. “The guys were...
