East Texas A&M student- athlete Sandy Sayki competes in the 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA West First Rounds Thursday. Sakyi concluded her season with a 29th-place finish, clocking a time of 13.487 seconds. Lion Athletics Photo by Avi Mehta
The circle drive off Lee Street at Sulphur Springs Elementary School
Kannon Gibson takes a photo of the Sulphur Springs High School UIL state competitors and coaches. SSHS Photos
Hopkins County Commissioners Court presents a signed proclamation declaring June as Elder Abuse Awarness Month. Photo by Lexi Delarosa
Saturday, May 30, 2026
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court declared June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month during the court meeting Wednesday, May 27. The county also received the annual financial report, heard comments from three citizens and approved some budget amendments as well as some other items during the meeting.
DOUBLE RAINBOW — Between downpours Thursday, this double rainbow was visible east of Sulphur Bluff, in Nelta near the community center. Photo submitted by Susan Neal
Brandy Lachney opens a Comedy Night Show with her stand-up routine at the Main Street Theatre on Saturday, May 23. Staff photo by Lexi Delarosa
Rangers lose home series against Astros
A young camper runs with the ball during a footwork drill at Wildcat Football Camp. The camp was held May 26-28 in the Multipurpose Building.
Como-Pickton's Dane Oud (5) hits a home run during a game against Yantis this past season. Oud was a co-recipient of the District 18-2A Offensive Player of the Year award for his play on the diamond this season, sharing the award with Cumby's Jace Evans.
Work starting in Nelta, Saltillo
About that sandpaper tree
Thurman 'Paul' Hitt
Patsy Ruth Gibson
Staff photo by Todd Kleiboer
Staff photo by Ariel Phillips
Staff photo by Todd Kleiboer
Suzanna Herrera Jordan
Director of the Sulphur Springs Youth Orchestra, Ms. Jordan also performs with the Sulphur Springs Aymphony League and the Northeast Texas Choral Society. As owner of Heart Strings Violin Studio, she teaches students from age 5 and up on violin, viola, cello and piano.
Key Club members and SSHS sponsors assist in Special Games Day on March 4.
