SSHS FFA Chapter Members in Diverse, Rewarding Projects
Welding is an exciting class for numbers of FFA students who can also earn a Welders Certificate leading to employment. Advanced welding students learn Fabrication. Mrs. Arthur’s Floral Design class during Valentine’s season 2021 From nurturing greenhouse seedlings into mature plants to artful creation of fresh floral arrangements for fundraising, FFA students do it all. From learning welding basics to designing and...
Hopkins County, Several Cities To Benefit From Opioid Lawsuit Settlement
Hopkins County and several local cities will benefit from an opioid lawsuit settlement reached and funneled down through the State of Texas and Texas Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Fund Council. The funds are to be applied to help with expenses related to programs used to help reduce or do away with opioid abuse in Hopkins County, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. The funding is part of a $573 million...
COVID-19 Vaccinations Distributed At Some CHRISTUS Locations By Appointment For Patients Who Meet Phase1B Criteria
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 8, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. In honor of American Heart Month – the month of February – we encourage you to check on your heart! For a...
Paris District Road Report for the week of February 8, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 8, 2021. 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...
Billy Lobin
Billy Lobin, age 51, departed for the gates of our heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 surrounded by those who love him. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, TX. and lived the past 17 months in Winnsboro TX. with the life he created with his wife Monica. Billy spent his career of 27 years working for Peoples Telephone. That dedicated work history is just one testament for the hard work ethic that embodied this unforgettable man. Billy...
Waco Street Traffic Stop Results In Three Felony Arrests
A Waco street traffic stop early Wednesday morning resulted in three felony arrests, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher attempted Waco Street traffic stop after seeing a red Dodge Avenger disregard a traffic lane control device at Waco Street at Plano Street around 12:15 a.m. Feb. 3, 2021. The car was reportedly driven for more than a block before the driver stopped the car. Aldis...
Gregory Andrew Woods
Graveside services for Gregory Andrew Woods, age 47, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Hawkins Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Wheat officiating.Honorary pallbearers will be Garrett Woods, Grant Woods, Ernest Boyd, Robert Woods, ChrisBetts, Shane Creech, and Rusty Farrar. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,February 2, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Greg passed away on...
Woman Jailed For Third Time In 6 Months For Violating Parole
A 38-year-old Sulphur Springs woman early Saturday morning was jailed for the third time in 6 months for violating terms of her parole, according to jail and arrest reports. Charla Nicole Tillery (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley reported seeing Charla Nicole Tillery walking down the railroad tracks in the 700 block of Man Street at 2:18 a.m. Jan. 30, 2021 and contacted her. A records check showed Tillery...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of February. 1, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 1, 2021. 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...
Three Arrested For DWI Saturday
Three people were arrested for DWI Saturday: a Sulphur Springs man allegedly driving drunk during a Tate Street crash late Saturday night, a woman spotted behind the wheel of a vehicle on State Highway 11 east and a man who appeared to be asleep at the wheel in the middle of FM 3236 early Saturday morning, according to arrest reports. Tate Street Crash Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 in...
