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The 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Fest Parade Marched Through Sulphur Springs Saturday, June 8th, without a Hitch
June 10, 2024 – The 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade marched it’s way through Sulphur Springs, Texas, Saturday morning, June 8th, without any problems. The parade was a huge success and well attended as onlookers watched and cheered. Floats featuring the 2023 Dairy Festival Queen, and the 2024 Dairy Festival Contestants marched through downtown Sulphur Springs. There were First Responders vehicles, with their lights a glow, blasting their sirens, the ROTC, milk trucks, floats of all kinds with passengers throwing candy and waving to the crowds, and so much more. Check out the excitement below as KSST’s James Terry and Intern Nataleigh Sheffield bring you the play by play of the exciting parade!
City Managers Report June 4th 2024
CLAIMS – We did not have any workers’ compensation claims or liability claims in May. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have applied for a $250,000 grant from the General Land Office (GLO) to help pay for the plan. They required an amendment to our Financial Management Policy. The amendment was approved at the last meeting. We are still awaiting word from the GLO.
David Bennett
Graveside service for David Bennett, age 85, of Como, Texas will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, Texas with Damon Wilks officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Bennett passed away at Carriage House Manor on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
CHRISTUS Health Provides Tips to Prepare for Summer Heat
June 10, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – The summer heat has arrived, which means understanding and preventing heat-related illnesses is more important than ever, according to CHRISTUS Health. There are four main types of heat-related illnesses: heat rash, cramps, heat exhaustion and the most severe, heat stroke. There...
CHRISTUS Heart and Vascular Institute in Sulphur Springs Welcomes First Patient
June 10, 2024 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – Joe Bob Burgin is no stranger to the health care system in Sulphur Springs. Burgin was part of the hospital board when it was still Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and was integral in the successful merger with CHRISTUS Health in 2016.
Harold Gene Martin
Harold Gene Martin, of Greenville, Texas passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, in McKinney, Texas at the age of 96. Harold was born on July 4, 1927, in Sulphur Bluff, Texas to William Arthur and Veda Rae (Stone) Martin. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a radio telegrapher serving on transport ships. After the Navy, he served as a cook in the Merchant Marines. He later retired from working for the Cotton Belt Railroad.
Sharon Ann Coppedge Darst
Sharon Ann Darst, aged 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Brashear, Texas, on June 7th, 2024. Born on August 24, 1950, in Dallas, she was the daughter of Violet Petty Coppedge and Carl Derwin Coppedge, both of Sulphur Springs, Texas. As Sharon attended Bryan Adams High School her...
Local Masseuse Arrested for Prostitution in Sulphur Springs
June 9, 2024 – A Sulphur Springs masseuse got more than she bargained for as she allegedly attempted to bargain with undercover police for more than a massage. The local massage parlor employee ended up in jail for Solicitation of Prostituition after an undercover sting facilitated by local law enforcement revealed the offense in the 1600 block of Broadway. The Texas Penal Code lists the charge as a Class B Misdemeanor for a first offense and the 65 year-old Sulphur Springs resident charged remains in the Hopkins County Jail awaiting her bond to be set on the sex charge.
Dinner Bell for June 12th, 2024
Christus Mother Frances Hospital became a Dinner Bell Community Partner in 2017. One of its goals for the Hopkins County area is fighting food insufficiency. Since that year volunteers from the administrative staff and other areas of the hospital help prepare the menu for distribution and “hand out” the meals. Multi times yearly personnel from the hospital put words into action at Dinner Bell.
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 10, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 10, 2024. 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 cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Community Players Inc Presents Willy Wonka Jr for the 2024 Children’s Summer Workshop Beginning June 21st
June 7, 2024 – Community Players Inc/MST 2024 Summer Children’s workshop show is Willy Wonka Jr. Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly. Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald. Based on the popular book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Performances are currently scheduled for June 21st, 22nd, and 28th, beginning at 7:00pm, and June 23rd, 29th, and 30th, beginning at 2:00pm on those days. Willy Wonka Jr will be presented at Main Street Theatre in Sulphur Springs, Texas. For more details check out www.communityplayersinc.com.
Room Dedication at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum
June 7, 2024 – Commerce, Texas – The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is thrilled to announce the expansion and renovation of a new area within its premises, adding an additional 3,100 square feet to accommodate its growing number of visitors. This exciting development comes in response to...
Meal-A-Day Passes Inspection Now a Step Closer to Move
June 7, 2024 – Meal-A-Day in Sulphur Springs is now one step closer to moving into the kitchen at the recently opened Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Activity Center at 301 Oak Ave. The Texas Food Bank re-certified them as a partner this week. Because MAD relies partially on food...
Betty Jean Moseley
Betty Jean Moseley, age 76 of Cumby Passed away on June 5, 2024. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at West oaks Funeral Home. Full obituary forthcoming. FUNERAL SERVICE. Friday. June 14, 2024. 2:00 PM. West Oaks Funeral Home. 500 S. Hillcrest Drive. Sulphur...
Fernando Gutierrez Named James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year
AUSTIN — Fernando Gutierrez, wildlife technician at Kerr Wildlife Management Area (WMA), is recipient of the 2024 James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year Award. The award was established in 2021 and recognizes a staff member who demonstrates a positive attitude toward all aspects...
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