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Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s First MAN Bingo
The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation is planning the first Man Bingo, to be called Mingo, featuring prizes that guys (and gals) will be excited to win. The big night will happen on Thursday, April 18. Sponsorships are available now with reserved tables for 8 going on sale on...
Dinner Bell Menu For February 21, 2024
Money Law Firm and First American Title became Community Partners in 2023 and have continued that sponsorship with the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry into 2024 with multi times each year. Thank you Brent and team for making sure “Persons Who Need A Meal” in this area receive that sustenance.
Eugena Sparks
Eugena “Gena” Faye (Sykes) Sparks, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born in Brookhaven, MS on August 15, 1968 to Howard Eugene Sykes and Willie Faye Townsend. Gena passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, TX. She is survived...
Chamber Connection – February 14th
If you haven’t started preparing for the great Total Solar Eclipse in which Sulphur Springs is on the centerline, you have less than two months. The Chamber has a eclipse website, TotalEclipseSSTx.com, in which you can upload information about events, attractions, lodging, retail shops and restaurants. That will be the information clearinghouse for what is happening in Hopkins County on April 8 and the weekend leading up to that day.
Sulphur Springs Spring Cleanup 2024 Scheduled for April 22nd Through the 27th
February 15, 2024 – The annual City-Wide Spring Clean-Up will be April 22nd 2024 through April 27th 2024. Sulphur Springs residents may bring large items to discard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on clean-up days to the city collection site, located about a ¼ mile east of Flowserve, on East Jefferson St (Old US Hwy 67).
James “Jim” Pritchett
Graveside Service for James (Jim) Carroll Pritchett, age 79, of Winnsboro, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Seymore Cemetery, Yantis, TX. Buddy Wiggins will officiate. Mr. Pritchett passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Christus Mother of Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX.
John Feldt
Memorial Service for John Feldt, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Rev. Ed Lantz will officiate. Mr. Feldt passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Rowlett, TX. John Joseph Feldt,...
Frieda Reed
Frieda Sue Reed, age 58, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born on May 30, 1965 in Dallas, TX to Howard Reed, Sr. and Brenda (Currnutt) Reed. Frieda passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert; brother, Howard Reed, Jr.; nephew, CJ Coronada; and good friend of the Reed family, Chris Pichardo. Frieda was a sweet, loving, warm, good-hearted understanding woman who will be missed by all who knew her.
Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout
“Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas...
Sulphur Springs ISD Board Calls May 4 Election
February 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District contacted KSST to share that the SSISD Board has called for a bond election to be on the May 4th ballot. . The communiqué stated, “representatives from the SSISD Bond Planning Committee made a recommendation to our school board in January that outlined a plan to address our oldest facilities at the primary and elementary level.
Three Student Art Exhibitions on View at Texas A&M University-Commerce
COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Art is pleased to announce three newly opened student exhibitions:. Biomimetics and Industrial Gardens by Amber Parker. In Biomimetics and Industrial Gardens, Parker reimagines relationships based on visual elements and utility to ask how our community interacts with objects and spaces. Parker...
Laura Ann Petty Mays
Laura Ann (Petty) Mays, of Saltillo, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 79. A visitation will be held at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home, Wednesday February 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 3:oo pm at the Mount Vernon City Cemetery with Rev. Dan Hoke officiating. Pallbearers are Granger Wallace, Rusty Mays, Connor Biskamp, Nicholas Naimolski, Ryder Mays, and Brett Biskamp.
Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #1
February 2024 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the February 16, 2024 event only. Dine in or carry out starting...
Is Pine Needle Compost OK for Vegetable Gardens? From Master Gardener David Wall
February 11, 2024 – There are two uses for the pine needles in your garden. For the first, pine needles make an excellent mulch for your vegetables. They don’t press on the soil and let plenty of air through them. They don’t affect soil pH, because they are above ground. It’s that simple. On the other hand, should we allow needles to be used in compost? It’s an interesting question, and the answer, after studying, is easier than you think.
John G. Williams
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgement, but has passed from death to life. -John 5:24. It seems as though John Gardner Williams has a few aliases, JG Williams, Jasper George, Santie Claus, Daddy, Dadio, Peepaw, Poppa, Mr. JG.
Paris District Road Report for week of February 12, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 12, 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.
Julie “Mema” Flanery
Graveside Service for Julie “Mema” Flanery, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Peerless Cemetery, Peerless, TX with Bro. Wilton McMorris officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the cemetery. Mrs. Flanery passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Catherine Hilda Gaston
Memorial Service for Catherine Hilda Gaston will be held at 1:00 p.m. at The Way Bible Church on Saturday, February 24, 2024 with Dr. Joel Teimeyer officiating. Catherine passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Sulphur Springs. She was born on February 12, 1937 in Johnson City, TN to Howard and Amanda Waters. Catherine loved being around her church family and adored spending time with her grandson and her puppy “Jesse”. A favorite past time of hers was watching reality television.
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