Cumby Man Arrested for Theft; Stolen Property Recovered
On Private Road 4730 near Cumby, Hopkins County Deputies located stolen property including two stolen Dodge Dually Trucks, two Yamaha jet skis and trailer, and a Big Bear four wheeler. Michael Wayne Putman, 44, was placed in custody after the items were confirmed as stolen. The deputy responded to the location after information was received that the stolen property might be at the Private Road address. The information was passed on to...
Chamber Connection, August 9, 2018
The 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest is officially under way! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Wildcat Team Tennis Seeking First Win
For a third straight day, the Wildcats’ team tennis squad played fairly well but not well enough to get in the win column. Spring Hill topped the Wildcats, 12-7 at the Wildcat Tennis Complex Wednesday. The Wildcats slipped to 0-4 for the season. While some of the Wildcats’ higher seeds struggled to win matches, Coach Tony Martinez got solid performances from several lower seeds. One high seed continued to play excellent...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Bandit for Adoption
Bandit is a 13 year old, large mixed breed senior who truly needs a loving home. He is a little shy until he gets comfortable with you, but once he does, you both will forget he is 13. He would make an awesome lazy cuddle buddy or porch pooch, but he does like his toys too, according to Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. He would thrive best as an only pet because the young four-leggers do tend to annoy him sometimes. He is not shy...
Thursday Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 90; Low: 72; Wind: South becoming northwest in the afternoon around 5 mph
County Inmates Assist Cemetery
When the Greenview Cemetery Board considered the cost of a new fence as a deterrent to wild hogs, they determined to fix the old fence due to the expense. Hopkins County Jail inmates also came to their aid. Inmates, under the supervision of work supervisor Lee Glenn with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, cleared about 750 ft. of brush and trees that needed to be cleaned from the old fence so that it could be patched. ...
Betty Evans
Our beloved, Betty Evans, has left us for a better life in heaven. She has been called to a place where her joy will never cease. Jesus also assured her there would be plenty of loved ones and friends there to greet her upon her arrival. Her directive to all of us was to celebrate her long and joyous life. It is an awesome thing to have known someone so amazing. It hurts to lose her, but it is even more awesome to know she is now in...
I-30 Rest Areas Near Mt. Vernon Are Closed
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today advised travelers on I-30 that both rest areas near Mt. Vernon, Texas, in Franklin County will be closed beginning Aug. 8. The closure will begin during the afternoon. These travel facilities require inspection and maintenance that require this closure. TxDOT officials will keep travelers updated with further advisories as needed. TxDot logo
Troy Smith
Troy Smith, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. Troy was born October 10, 1922 to Clyde Smith and Rose Karney Smith in Tira, TX. Troy was a veteran having served his country honorably in the US Army during World War II. He was self-employed having worked in the automobile industry. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Georgia Lawrence Smith, one son, Jimmy Smith...
