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Sulphur Springs Senior Center Valentine’s Day Party
Feb. 3, 2023- The Sulphur Springs Senior Center will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Party Tuesday, February 14 at 11 am. The Senior Center will be providing finger foods, entertainment and games for all attendees. The Sulphur Springs Senior Center is located at 150 Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
Senior Center Line Dancing To Be Returning
Feb. 3, 2023- Starting starting Feb. 8 the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center is bringing back line dancing. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the Senior Center will be hosting line dancing with Marion Cox from Shadow Ranch for all those who want to join in on the fun.
Warm-up Center Open at the Civic Center
A warm-up center at the Hopkins County Civic Center is open to everyone. If your power is out, please consider heading to the Civic Center.
Details on Tree and Limb Disposal in Sulphur Springs Starting February 4th, 2023
The City of Sulphur Springs will open the Spring Cleanup Site for eight consecutive days starting Saturday February 4th, 2023. The site will be open and staffed each day from 7AM to 4PM. There will be equipment on site to assist in unloading trucks and trailers. Remember:. City of Sulphur...
Hopkins County Spring City Cleanup Site Opening
Starting Saturday Feb. 4th and continuing through Feb. 11th the spring cleanup site will be open for city residents only. bring proof of residency through a water bill or goverment approved ID for proof of residency, located just east of Flowserve the site will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., tree limbs and tree trunk only.
19th Annual Carla Bridges 90+ Banquet
Saturday April 15th come join the 19th annual 90+ banquet and come celebrate all Hopkins county members that have made it to the 90 year milestone. the banquet will be held at First Baptist Church at “The ROC” on 115 Putman St. from 12 – 2 P.M.
Sulphur Springs Police Public Safety Announcement
The condition of the roads in Sulphur Springs, due to ice forming on the roadway, on the trees, and power lines, is becoming more dangerous for drivers. Unless you absolutely have to be out in this weather, please stay home or elsewhere and off the roadways. Roads have been blocked by falling trees and power lines.
Chamber Connection – Feb. 1, 2023
Act now if you would like a table or tickets to the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s. annual Membership Banquet. There are a limited number still available. We will celebrate Hopkins County at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet on Thursday,. Feb. 16, with a theme of “A Night...
Nap Time at the Boat Ramp Gets Two Arrested
February 3, 2022 – At around 2AM, a Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy observed a white Nissan Rogue parked at the Lake Sulphur Springs south boat ramp on FM 2285. Upon further inspection two individuals inside were observed to be asleep. A strong odor of marijuana emitted for the vehicle and an open container was observed in the center console cup holders.
Meal-A-Day Cancelled for Thursday
February 1, 2023 – With a heavy heart, the Sulphur Springs Meal-A-Day program has decided to pause operations, again, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 due to the continued winter weather conditions. Although we’ve seen periods without precipitation this afternoon, the amount of ice on the roads, grounds, walkways, metal ramps, etc. has caused concerns for safety of driving and walking to doors for meal delivery. For the continued safety of our beloved volunteers and partners, we must make the difficult decision to extend our service interruption.
Sulphur Springs Police Looking For Suspect In Storage Building Break-In
Feb. 3, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police are looking for man who broke into two climate controlled storage buildings on Jan. 30, at approximately 1:05 am. The suspect removed guns, ammo, a crossbow and several other items from the storage buildings located at 750 Wildcat Way. Sulphur Springs Police Dept. is requesting that anyone with info regarding this incident or that can Identify this suspect to contact Lt. Estes at 903 885-7602.
Ronny Darrow
Funeral service for Ronny Darrow, age 77, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 3:00 P.M on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Cook officiating and Bro. Johnny Darrow assisting. Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with Mark Phillips, Justin Darrow, Brandon Darrow, Bradley Darrow, Hunter Darrow and Lee Hamner serving as pallbearers and Ace Hamner as Honorary Pallbearer. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Ronny passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.
City Hall Closed Due To Bad Weather
January 30, 2023 – Sulphur Springs City Hall, Water Department, Library, and Municipal Court will be closing at noon today. A possible closing tomorrow will be decided in the morning. If this is the last day to pay your taxes, the city will be accepting those taxes the next business day they are open.
Alliance Bank Adjusts Hours of Operation
For the safety and well being of their customers, Alliance Bank of Sulphur Springs is adjusting their hours do to the inclement weather for Monday, (the 30th), and Tuesday, (the 31st). Alliance Bank will close at 6:00pm tonight, (Mon.), and will not reopen until 8:00am tomorrow, (Tues.). Please stay tuned to Alliance Bank’s website and Social Media accounts for future updates. Alliance Bank wishes their customers to stay safe and warm.
Mary Allen – Service Change
Funeral service for Mary Allen, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday, February 3,. 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Perry Johnson officiating and Cheve Adams, Nathan. Adams, Zachary Adams, Brennan Brock and Brylee Brock serving as honorary pallbearers. A private. interment will take place...
Patsy Ruth Griner
Patsy Ruth Griner, known by family and friends as “Patsy, Pat, Aunt Pat, Granny, GiGi or Momma” passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born in Pickton, Texas, on September 3, 1938 to Mary Linie Johnson and John Orville Ray. She married Jobie Washington Griner, Jr. on October 15,1954. Mrs. Griner worked as a seamstress at HD Lee for many years and spent her retirement as a homemaker. She had a strong spirit, surviving breast cancer and the loss of her son, Joey Griner, in 1976, then her husband of 58 years, and her eldest daughter, Debra Eppars, in 2013. She also mourned a grandson, PFC Christopher Ryan Williams, in 1995, and grandson, Joey Dixon, in 2012.
Notice for Jury for February 6th, 2023
JURORS SUMMONED TO APPEAR ON FEBRUARY 6, 2023 AT 8:30 A.M. MUST APPEAR AT THE HOPKINS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT AT 298 ROSEMONT ST SULPHUR SPRINGS TX.
Thousands Without Power in Hopkins County
Weather woes continue as thousands are without power in Hopkins County area. Although electricity crews continue to work on downed power lines, they still need customers to report outages. Oncor customers: To report an outage text OUT to 66267, use the MyOncor app, or select “Report an Outage” located above...
Dr. Victor “Doc” Sancho
Funeral service for Victor “Doc” Sancho, DVM, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Evan Darlin, Lee Pogue, Stratton Darlin, Elton McIntosh, and Blake McClure will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Sancho passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his residence.
Travel Advisory
PARIS – Travel Alert: We are under a NWS Winter Storm Warning thru 6 am Feb 2. Travel will B hazardous despite road treatments. Dangerous travel conditions will continue into early Thursday morning. Roads may become nearly impassible and bridges and overpasses will remain icy. DO NOT travel unless necessary. Check road conditions @ http://drivetexas.org.
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