Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246 presented to Jennifer Stanley the first annual teacher’s award given by the Sulphur Bluff Lodge and Texas Masonic Charities Foundation. This award is a way to recognize a teacher who has gone above an beyond the call of duty.“We look forward to this program in the future,”said Don South with Masonic Lodge #246. Courtesy Photo

Masonic Lodge recognizes outstanding teacher

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246 presented to Jennifer Stanley the first annual teacher’s award given by the Sulphur Bluff Lodge and Texas Masonic Charities Foundation. This award is a way to recognize a teacher who has gone above an beyond the call of duty.“We look forward to this program in the future,”said Don South with Masonic Lodge #246.
Sulphur Springs High School announced Asia Chen as salutatorian and Alexis Villarino as valedictorian of the Sulphur Springs High School Senior Class of 2024. Villarino will attend Texas A&M University as a third generation Aggie, while Chen is considering MIT or Stanford. Staff photo by Tammy Vinson

Villarino, Chen named top of 2024 SSHS Senior Class

Tammy Vinson
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday afternoon announced Alexis Villarino and Asia Chen as the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian Tuesday afternoon. Only 0.007 grade points separated the top two students.

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The US Plastics Pact announced a Sulphur Springs business among the top seven finalists for the 2024 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award -…

Friday, April 26, 2024

Hopkins County Commissioners considered four plats during the regular court meeting Monday, but approved only three. Arbala Addition The…

Friday, April 26, 2024

Hopkins-Rains Soil & Water Conservation District has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Association of…

Masonic Lodge recognizes outstanding teacher

Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246 presented to Jennifer Stanley the first annual teacher’s award given by the Sulphur Bluff Lodge and Texas Masonic Charities Foundation. This award is a way to recognize a teacher who has gone above an beyond the call of duty.“We look forward to this program in the future,”said Don South with Masonic Lodge #246. Courtesy Photo
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Friday, April 26, 2024

Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246 presented to Jennifer Stanley the first annual teacher’s award given by the Sulphur Bluff Lodge and Texas Masonic Charities Foundation. This award is a way to recognize a teacher who has gone above an beyond the call of duty.“We look forward to this program in the future,”said Don South with Masonic Lodge #246.

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First Mingo fundraising event deemed a success

Volunteers Shannon Barker (left) and Sally Toliver served as bingo callers for the Foundation’s first annual Mingo held on April 18.
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Friday, April 26, 2024
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s first Mingo event was a success. Not only did players have fun, but the funds were secured to offer free heart…

Blotter Briefs

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County law enforcement activty from 5 a.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m.

CRIME REPORTS

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Police responded at 3:11 a.m. to a report of a disturbance on Lee Street. Upon arrival, they learned a person involved had driven from the address. The…
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Sports 

NH holds off C-P

Hudson McFarlin (5) delivers a pitch during earlier action. Mc-Farlin earned a save on the mound in the Panthers' 4-2 win over Como-Pickton, pitching a scoreless final inning. Photo by DJ Spencer
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Jenkins records 13 strikeouts BIRTHRIGHT — The North Hopkins Panthers won their fifth consecutive game Tuesday by taking down the Como-Pickton Eagles 4-2 at…

Bears clinch district title in win over MG

Gavin Brazell (1) catches a pitch during recent road action. Brazell batted 3/4 and scored two runs in the Bears' 10-2 victory over Miller Grove Tuesday, helping the Bears clinch their second consecutvie District 18-1A championship. Photo by DJ Spencer
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Two players record three hits each MILLER GROVE — The Sulphur Bluff Bears locked up their second consecutive district championship Tuesday with a 10-2 victory…

Lions edge out Yantis

Lions edge out Yantis
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Saltillo clinches first playoff berth since 2008 SALTILLO — The Saltillo Lions clinched their first playoff berth since 2008 Tuesday by outlasting the Yantis…
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April was great, May is on its way

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Pickleball Did you ever play pickleball? It’s a fast-growing indoor sport that’s lots of fun. It’s played similarly to tennis, but on a smaller court and with…

Cats and asthma

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Friday, April 26, 2024
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding…

Live your dream

Tesah Perry North Hopkins ISD junior
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Life isn’t easy, but you should get the hang of it and know what your plan is for the future, then, you will have more control and life will look easier. I am…
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Obituaries 

|Cemetery Associations

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Friday, April 26, 2024
„ Miller Grove Cemetery Association will hold the annual Miller Grove Memorial Day on Saturday, May 4. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Miller Grove…

Teresa Carpenter

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Friday, April 26, 2024
A funeral service for Teresa Faye Carpenter, 72, was held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Mt. Sterling Church with Bishop Richmond officiating. Interment…

James Ray Smith

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Friday, April 26, 2024
A funeral service for James Ray Smith, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024, at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in…
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Sulphur Springs vs Forney

Staff photo by Todd Kleiboer
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Friday, October 29, 2021
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats lost their final home season game of 2021, 37-28, to the Forney Jackrabbits Friday night. They travel to North Forney next week to…

2021 Fall Festival Parade

Staff photo by Ariel Phillips
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Sulphur Springs Wildcat Band at Royse City

Staff photo by Todd Kleiboer
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Sunday, October 10, 2021
The Wildcat Marching Band competed at Royse City High School over the weekend, landing Best in Class 5A and second place in Finals.
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