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Hopkins County United Way Campaign Update 10.19
October 20, 2021
The Hopkins County United Way Campaign has now reached 40% of its goal of $150,000. Campaign pledges to date total $60,554.15.
Read More »Multispeciality Clinic In Sulphur Springs Closing
October 20, 2021
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, holly.ragan@christushealth.org Access Physicians’ Multispecialty Clinic of Sulphur Springs will close and end Neurology and Pulmonology services effective Monday, Nov 1. Patients should find another specialist to take care of Neurology and Pulmonology medical needs. If you do not know …
Read More »National Drug TakeBack Saturday
October 20, 2021
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s office will participate in the National Drug Takeback Program Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the District Court Parking Lot on Rosemont Street in Sulphur Springs. The public can drop off potentially dangerous prescriptions tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. They …
Read More »Missing Hunt County Teen Found Safe
October 20, 2021
Derick Young Hunt County Sheriff An employee of Campbell ISD notified Hunt County Deputies that they had seen a missing juvenile on the railroad tracks by the school. Hunt County Investigators responded to the location and found Derek Young. Friends had reported Derek missing on Oct. 11.
Read More »Former Tyler Nurse Guilty Of Capital Murder
October 20, 2021
William George Davis Smith County Jail After only an hour of deliberations, a Smith County jury has found former Tyler nurse William George Davis guilty of Capital Murder. In Tyler, the state charged Davis with killing four men by injecting air into their arteries at Louis and Peaches Owens Heart …
Read More »Advice at PJC – Sulphur Springs Center
October 19, 2021
Education Opportunity Center Advisor Maria Zuniga helps return student Danielle Berg of Cooper complete her paperwork for continuing her education at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus.
Read More »MPISD – News
October 19, 2021
L to R: Hope Powell, Nevaeh Bardwell, Michelle Calderon, Taylor Hubbs, Beth Lockett, Luz Gonzalez, Sophie Greco, Angelina Hernandez, Rossy Banegas Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS FBLA officers attend Fall Leadership Conference The Mount Pleasant High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) officers attended the Fall Leadership Conference at LaPoynor …
Read More »Paris Police Report 10.20
October 19, 2021
A City of Paris Animal Control Officer located a feral dog eluding them for several years. Animal Control officers had attempted on numerous past occasions to catch the dog with traps and tranquilizer darts. When they located the dog again, it tried to elude the officer, and as a last …
Read More »Violent Guatemalan Drug Lord Receives Life Sentence In East Texas
October 19, 2021
Defendant Apprehended and Prosecuted as Part of “Operation Black Sails,” A Coordinated Drug Investigation of Federal, Local, and Guatemalan Law Enforcement. SHERMAN, Texas – A Guatemalan national who operated an international drug trafficking ring received a life sentence, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Wilson Wilfredo Luargas-Garcia, a/k/a “Primazo,” …
Read More »DPS Urges Children, Drivers Learn Safe Habits During National School Bus Safety Week
October 19, 2021
AUSTIN – National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 18-22. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to remind the public that they play an essential role in ensuring the school buses make their destinations safely each day. “School buses are the safest mode of travel for children …
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Community Calendar
Friday, April 26, 2024
- CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
- Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
- Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
- MPHS art at VASE State
- MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**
Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Wallace Chess tournament
- MPHS UIL Academics at Regional meet, UT Arlington
- MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for our First Mt Vernon Community Health Fair at the First United Methodist Church, 522 TX-37 in Mt Vernon. Don’t miss a great day of health information, free screenings, and vaccines.
FREE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE:
-Free Lab Work
-Lipid Panel (must fast)
-PSA Test
Free Health Checks
-Blood Pressure
-Blood Sugar
-Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
Other Activities
-Free Car Seat Checks
-CPR Demonstrations
-Informational Booths
– & More!
For more information, please get in touch with Kiara Marquez at Kiara.Marquez@TitusRegional.com
The North East Texas Choral Society members are excited to present its 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” They present the concert on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the SSHS Auditorium.
Tickets are on sale on our website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any singer, and at local banks. This is a concert of American traditional music from sacred, spiritual, and gospel sources that you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, Sunday School class, or study group and share the experience.
Argo VFD’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser is on Saturday, May 11, at the fire station starting at 5:00 pm. They are serving fried catfish and all the fixings with to-go plates available. A live auction for cakes, pies, and other donated items starts at 6:30 pm, and there is a bounce house for the kids. The cost is any donation, and everyone is welcome.
The Hopkins County Freedom Ball is a beloved annual event in our community, dedicated to the local men and women who have served and are currently serving in our United States military. Proceeds earned at this event benefit our veterans exclusively and are used to honor and provide services to them in return for their sacrifices made for us. You can check out the highlights from last year below, as well as the great news. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 event! Don’t miss out this year. Please purchase tickets before they sell out and participate in this incredible evening.
For tickets, contact Danny Davis:
118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs
903-438-4003
The Mount Pleasant Tigers Boys Basketball Camp will be held again this summer on May 28-29, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Willie Williams Gym. It is open to completed 1st-6th grade students. The cost will be $40, including a shirt and ball. To register, use the QR code on the flyer or go to https://form.jotform.com/241023589224150. For questions, contact Coach Turnipseed at the email address below.