Monday Forecast
Occasional drizzle and patchy fog; High: 83; Low 70; Wind: East, southeast around 5 mph
Flash Flood Watch Continues Until Noon Sunday
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas and northeast Texas, including the counties of Fannin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Lamar, and Rains. Until noon CDT today (Sunday, September 23, 2018). Additional areas of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through the morning. Additional rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible. Conditions are favorable for...
State Candidate Forum Focuses on Public Education
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel are sponsoring a candidate forum focused on Public Education at Sulphur Springs City Hall, October 9th. The event features candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Texas District 2 State Senator, and Texas District 2 Representative. A meet the candidates begins at 5:30 and candidates will speak in turn beginning at 6 p.m. Each candidate will be given 10 minutes to present their views regarding public...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 26, 2018
Dinner Bell September 26, 2018 The Dinner Bell Ministry remembers Herman and Ova Lee Goldsmith for their devotion to Hopkins County Menu: Shepherd’s Pie Mediterranean Carrots Hot Rolls and Butter Garden Salad Do Nothing Cake Pineapple Cottage Dessert Rain or shine the Dinner Bell volunteers are waiting for you! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see...
Calvin Ray White
Funeral services for Calvin Ray White, age 91, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 24, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Friday and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery with Charles Northcutt, Graham Northcutt, Billy Gene Davison, Jacob Bustos, Ken White, and Chad Lumley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday,...
Houston Named 2018 PJC Distinguished Alumnus
W. Robert “Bob” Houston, Ed.D., has been selected as the 2018 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. “Dr. Houston has been recognized as an innovator and pioneer in the field of education during a prestigious career at the University of Houston’s College of Education and we are honored to celebrate his accomplishments,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. The award will be presented on Saturday, November 10, during the...
James Hunter
Mr. James Hunter, age 60 of Pickton, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on October 21, 1957 in San Angelo, Texas to Bill Hunter and Edna Palmer Hunter. He was retired from Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Hunter. He is survived by his father, Bill Hunter; sisters, Pam and Rebecca Hunter all of Pickton. Visitation will be held on Monday, September...
Lady Cats Drop District Opener in Royse City
Not a good start to district play for the #24 ranked Lady Cats’ volleyball team as they dropped their district opener at Royse City Friday (September 21), 3-1. The Lady Cats got off to a good start in set one and at one point led, 10-6. The Lady Bulldogs tied it at 12-12 and then dominated the rest of the set to take it 25-19. The second set, perhaps the key one, was one that got away from the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats played...
Sulphur Springs City Council Special Meeting Set for September 25, 2018
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 6:00 p. m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2727, the appropriations ordinance for the City of Sulphur Springs for FY 2018-19. Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of...
