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| Grand Opening Celebration
| Grand Opening Celebration Image | Grand Opening Celebration News Staff Wed, 06/19/2024 - 05:55 Body Chris Gibbins, senior vice president/Location president, officially cuts the ribbon during the June 14 grand opening event for First National Bank of East Texas, located at 1460 South Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs, at the corner of Wildcat Way and Hillcrest Drive. The celebration included a ribbon cutting, refreshments, giveaways, and a chance to learn about services available at the bank and to meet the friendly team.Staff photo by Tammy Crook
Celebrating Juneteenth
Celebrating Juneteenth Image Pacific Park’s splash pad was one of the most popular attractions during the Juneteenth celebrations Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. June 19, 1865, or 'Juneteenth,' as it's become known, was the day slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned they'd been legally freed two years earlier. ...
Maintenance department hard at work during summer
Maintenance department hard at work during summer Image Tammy Vinson Sat, 06/15/2024 - 10:27 Body It’s summer, but there’s still a lot of maintenance and upkeep going on around Sulphur Springs ISD.Maintenance Director Dan Froneberger gave an update on what his department has been working...
Superintendent presents timeline for bond projects
Superintendent presents timeline for bond projects Image Tammy Vinson Sat, 06/15/2024 - 10:27 Body Planning has begun on the first phase of the $157.15 million bond package approved by Sulphur Springs ISD voters in early May. For Tuesday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber...
Josh Ross selected as new Middle School principal
Josh Ross selected as new Middle School principal Image Josh Ross was recently selected as the new Middle School principal. Ross and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Aubrey, 5; and Avery, almost 2. Staff photo by Tammy Vinson ...
Whittle tabbed as Newcomer of the Year
Whittle tabbed as Newcomer of the Year Image Alex Whittle (5) delivers a pitch during the Wildcats' Bi-District playoff series against Lindale this past season. Whittle was named District 15-4A Newcomer of the Year following an outstanding freshman season. ...
Higgins earns TGCA All-State recognition
Higgins earns TGCA All-State recognition Image Nicole Higgins (18) takes her stance in the batter's box during a game against North Lamar this past season. Higgins was selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-State team following a great senior season. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
NCA spirit honors
NCA spirit honors Image The Sulphur Springs High School Cheerleaders started out their summer at National Cheerleaders Association Camp, where they earned multiple awards. They were awarded the NCA Spirit Award, an honor given to only one team. They also brought home awards for Top Mascot Award, junior/senior group...
Cumby Food Pantry shares donation with six area organizations
Cumby Food Pantry shares donation with six area organizations Image Volunteers gathered Wednesday morning at the Cumby Food Pantry to unload an 18-wheeler loaded with donated food to be shared with six area organizations that provide food to those in need. The delivery consisted of food staples and shelf-stable...
Tips to help prepare for extreme summer heat
Tips to help prepare for extreme summer heat Image News Staff Tue, 06/11/2024 - 21:25 Body 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...
CHRISTUS Heart and Vascular Institute in Sulphur Springs welcomes first patient
CHRISTUS Heart and Vascular Institute in Sulphur Springs welcomes first patient Image Last week, Hopkins County resident Joe Bob Burgin became the first patient at the new Heart and Vascular Institute in Sulphur Springs, located at 100 Medical Circle. CHRISTUS Health Photo ...
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