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Sulphur Springs High School BPA Members Competed at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference
January 29, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Business Professional of America (BPA) members competed Monday at the 2024 Regional Leadership Conference held at Vangaurd High School in Mesquite, Texas. Twenty-six students placed in their respective events with 18 students qualifying for the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi.
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Iran Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, condemned last night’s Iranian drone attack that left multiple U.S. soldiers dead and dozens injured. Sen. Cruz said, “Heidi and I are praying for the families of the American warriors who were killed...
Tuesday Special Election Polling Places
January 29, 2024 – The District 2 Special Runoff Election will be held Tuesday January 30th, 2024. Polling locations will be in familiar places across Hopkins County. Registered voters can vote at ANY location. Bring your approved ID. Here is the list. Precinct 1 Lutheran Church | 1000 Texas...
Sample Ballot for Tuesday Looks Easy Enough
January 29, 2024 – The sample ballot for the Special Runoff Election House District 2 looks simple enough. With only two candidates running for one seat it will probably take longer to find a place to park and find your id than to make your choice. But dont let...
The American Rodeo Will Stop at Globe Life Field
THE AMERICAN RODEO ANNOUNCES RETURN TO GLOBE LIFE FIELD IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS, MARCH 8 – 9, 2024 WITH NEW THREE-YEAR VENUE PARTNERSHIP. Hey rodeo fans! Teton Ridge announced that The American Western Weekend is returning to Globe Life Field March 8-9, 2024. The action-packed weekend will include The American Performance Horseman and The American Rodeo. You won’t want to miss some of the best in entertainment and western sports!
Kenneth Maynard Ritz
Born August 30, 1932 died January 28, 2024 at the age of 91. VISITATION: Friday February 2, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM West Oaks Funeral Home. FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday February 2, 2024 11:00 AM West Oaks Funeral Home. INTERMENT: Friday February 2, 2024 12:00 PM Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
SSISD School Board Election for May 4, 2024
Two at-large positions currently held by Jason Dietze and Kerry Wright will be up for election. If you are considering running for the board… Click here for the official application. Eligibility Qualifications. Policy BBA(LEGAL) Application Process. Candidates must complete an application and Form CTA (Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer)
Christie Fyke
The funeral service for Christie Fyke, age 51, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Norman Carson officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Cory Bowen, Joey Gammons, David Fyke, Richard Pennington, Garrett Jackson, and Jeremy Burton. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Christie Fyke passed away on January 25, 2024, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital of Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Paris District Road Report for week of January 29, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 29, 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.
Tommy And Brenda Sue Williams
A Visitation for Tommy Charles Williams, age, 83, and Brenda Sue Williams, age 82 of Sulphur Springs will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Tommy passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Greenville, TX and Brenda passed away on...
Junteenth Pageant Registrations Underway
“Reflections of Me’ Junteenth Pageant registration is currently under way through May 1st, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There are two registration packages available. The “All In” package and the “Participant” package. Registration is open for girls age 2 to 18 years old. For more information, please contact Melony at 217-775-2219.
A Heads Up to Local Businesses from Sulphur Springs ISD and The Chamber of Commerce
January 26, 2024 – The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, and Coach Faircloth, with SSISD Athletics, wish to warn local businesses that they have come aware of outside companies contacting local businesses in an attempt to solicit money on behalf of Sulphur Springs ISD athletic department. This is a scam! The Athletic Department at Sulphur Springs ISD does NOT partner with outside companies to solicit money on it’s behalf.
Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds
Jan. 25, 2024 – Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s high housing costs than ever, according to a Harvard University study released Thursday. More than half of the state’s 4.2 million renter households spend too much of their income on keeping a roof over their heads and the lights on, a report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies shows.
Hopkins County Records – January 2024
Jeffrey Durham and Pamela Durham to DC SS Properties LLC; Tract in the William Hooser Survey. Chelsea Fowler and Rendon Willeford to Sheila Willieford; Tract in the William Jacobs Survey. Casey Woodall and Michael Woodall to Judy Woodall; Tract in the U Aiguier Survey. Lucio Rodas and Rosa Aminta Rodas...
A&M-Commerce Production of ‘The Bridges of Madison County” Postponed Until April
January 25, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX—Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Opera Ensemble’s production of “The Bridges of Madison County,” originally scheduled for January 25-28, has been postponed. The show will now run from April 5-7. Showtimes for April 5 and 6 are...
Patty Osborn
Funeral Service for Patty Osborn, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at First United Methodist Church, Sulphur Springs, TX. Rev. Jimmy Rogers and Pastor Peter McNabb will officiate. Mrs. Osborn passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Arrangements are...
Roger Fouse
Graveside Service for Roger Fouse, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Posey Cemetery, Posey, TX. Jerry Dean McCoy will officiate. Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mr. Fouse passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Texas A&M Forest Service Helps Strengthen Texas Landscapes with Prescribed Fire Grants
January 25, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 126 recipients grants to conduct prescribed burns this year. For the 2024 fiscal year, the agency has approved more than $705,000 in grant funds to private landowners in Texas with a goal to treat 25,104 acres. With...
Waunelle Laird
Graveside Service for Waunelle Laird, age 82 of Rockwall, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Laird passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at...
Chamber Connection – January 24th
January 25, 2024 – Meetings to prepare for the April 8 eclipse are continuing at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. We will have a meeting for all retail shops at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30; for churches at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31; for restaurants at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1; and for schools at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
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