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Oscar Aguilar Signs Up In Effort to Retain Seat on Sulphur Springs City Council
January 22, 2024 – Oscar Aguilar, current Place 3 Councilman, on the Sulphur Springs City Council has filed his paperwork to hopefully retain his seat on the council in the upcoming May election. Oscar Aguilar has been on the Council since 2006. He ran for and drew no opponents in 2020 for Place 3 on the council.
2024 MLK Awards Rescheduled for Sunday, January 28, 2024
January 22, 2024 – The 2024 Martin Luther King Awards Ceremony in Sulphur Springs, Texas, has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church. The Church is located at 208 Fuller Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The program begins at 6:30pm. The public is invited to attend.
Former NHL Star Mike Ribeiro Trial Begins Jury Selection in Franklin County
January 22, 2024 – Approximately 300 potential jurors were called to the Franklin County Airport on this cold drizzly Monday morning to begin the jury selection process in a sexual assault case that has garnered national attention. The alternate location of the Franklin County Airport was chosen due to the large jury pool and parking concerns.
*UPDATE!* Travis Primary Closed For Gas Leak
KSST was emailed the following information regarding the closed campus of Travis Primary this afternoon. . Weather permitting, the gas leak at Travis Primary will be repaired by Thursday. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, we will hold class in the main building of First Baptist Church, not The ROC, until the repair is complete. As of right now, Travis Primary will hold class at this location Tuesday, Jan 23rd through Thursday, Jan 25th. If your student is a car rider, please drop them here at 116 Oak Avenue. We will have staff at the Oak Avenue entrances, ready to greet students as they arrive on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. SSISD buses will also drop students off at this location.
Sulphur Springs Misses the Wintry Mix
January 22, 2024 – Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County seems to have missed the chance for the dreaded wintery mix. No reports of icy road conditions could be found. There were a few reports of minor ice and snow to our north in Paris, TX. Those isolated spots were expected to melt before the bulk of morning traffic begins.
Marjorie Ward
Funeral services for Marjorie Lee Ward of Sulphur Springs, will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 in the First Baptist Church Sanctuary with Pastor Jeff Gravens officiating. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday morning prior to the service at 11:00. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery.
SSISD Board of Trustees Meet Monday, Will Hear Bond Presentation
January 21, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:00pm Monday January 22, 2024 in the board room of the Administration Building located at 631 Connally St. in Sulphur Springs. . The trustees will have a full agenda as...
It’s a Red Oak, BUT!!! From Master Gardener David Wall
January 21, 2024 – You’ll recall (I hope!) that all oaks are either red oaks or white oaks. With only a very few exceptions, all red oaks have pointed lobed leaves, while white oaks have rounded lobes. With that introduction, the tree for discussion this week is one that few in our area are familiar, the shingle oak (Quercus imbriicaria). It’s a red oak, BUT it has no pointed lobes.
JD Franklin
Former Mayor and City Council member, Joe Davies “JD” Franklin, age 86, departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his cherished home in Sulphur Springs, TX. Born on April 18, 1937, in Sulphur Springs to Zeb D. Franklin and Robbie Ray Kelly. JD’s legacy is deeply...
Paris District Road Report for week of January 22, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 22, 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.
Como-Pickton CISD Band Booster Club Will Hold Family Bingo Night March 2, 2024
The Como-Pickton CISD Band Booster Club will hold their third Annual Family Bingo Night Saturday, March 2nd, 2024! Some of the prizes you can win include a birthday party for five at UrbanAir-Rockwall, a round of golf for two at the Sulphur Springs Country Club, and much more. The event will be held at the Como-Pickton CISD Secondary Cafeteria. Serving for the Hamburger/hotdog meal begins at 5:00pm. Cards start selling at 5:30pm. Calling starts at 6:00pm. $10 buys one card you can play on for the entire night. Sponsored by the War Eagle Band Boosters. All proceeds go to support the Marching Band program.
Mildred Herrington
Graveside Service for Mildred Herrington, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at IOOF Cemetery Quinlan, TX. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mrs. Herrington passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Ronnie Collins
Funeral Service for Ronnie Lee Collins, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Dr. David Hardage and Dr. Jeff Gravens will officiate. Interment will follow at Winterfield Cemetery, Pickton, TX weather permitting. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Collins passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX.
First United Methodist Church Invites You to a Lunch and Learn Event
You might say, it’s a board game with a purpose: to get a discussion going that could greatly impact our community. Rev. Peter McNabb, Senior Pastor of FUMC invites everyone to RSVP for an important learning experience coming this February . Sulphur Springs is an amazing place to live...
Hopkins County Unemployment Once Again Lowest In Region
January 19, 2024 – The State of Texas Unemployment final tally is in for December 2023 and shows that Hopkins County continues to have the lowest unemployment rate for the NorthEast Texas Workforce Development Area (WDA) that contains nine counties. Hopkins County reported a 2.7% rate of workers looking for jobs which proved to be 499 hopeful applicants out of the labor force of 18,629. The county with the highest rate in our WDA for December was Cass County with 4.3%.
The Bridges of Madison County, A Musical at TAMU-C
January 19, 2024 – The Texas A&M University-Commerce Opera Ensemble is thrilled to announce its upcoming musical production of The Bridges of Madison County, a theatrical experience that promises to captivate audiences with its lush music and heartfelt drama. This compelling production is set to take the stage at...
Gerald Wayne Sanderson
Gerald Wayne Sanderson, age 68, of Mount Vernon, TX was born on April 29, 1955 in Rice, MN to Francis Jay Sanderson and Marian Lucille (Rosett) Sanderson. After high school, Gerald worked in construction as a Roofer. He was married to Arlette Larson Sanderson until her recent passing. Mr. Sanderson passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 in Mount Vernon, TX.
Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene 100th Anniversary
Our first exciting event to share 12 months of Celebration with Sulphur Springs. “ Our 100th. Anniversary”. We’re starting with a very special guest Pianist for a full service of All singing our chosen “Hymns we always loved”. Starting time is 9:45 am so come early...
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