Paula Jenkins
Funeral service for Paula Jenkins, age 44, of Yantis will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bradley Edge officiating. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Matthew Wells, Bryan Nephew, Chris Jenkins, Kevin Booth, Mike Booth and Jason Talley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Mrs....
Incorporating Herbs Into Your Landscape
By Sharon Burnette – Hopkins County Master Gardener When my husband and I moved to East Texas fifteen years ago, I looked forward to having a garden and especially an herb garden. At first my focus was growing herbs for cooking. Over time I learned herbs are found almost everywhere and have generally been defined as “the useful plant”. In addition to cooking, herbs are used for making scents and perfumes, aromatherapy, herbal...
Corrected: Local Man Arrested for Marijuana and Ecstasy Possession
With window tint darker than the legal limit, a 2008 Lincoln Towncar was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police. However, the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and warrants for the arrest of the driver led to more than just a traffic ticket. In the vehicle the officer located marijuana and, according to Lt. Mark Estes with the Sulphur Springs Police Department, Ecstasy (MDMD) at a Felony 3 level. Kwadarius Sharard Timmons, 26, of...
Two Arrested in Buford Park for Illegal Substances
July 13, 2018 – When a vehicle pulled into Buford Park and the headlights of the vehicle were shut off, the Sulphur Springs Police officers approached and made contact. Officers noted a large glass water pipe used to smoke marijuana in plain view. A probable cause search located three large clear baggies containing a green leaf like substance believed to be marijuana. A black box was located in the vehicle containing two...
Democrat Krantz Calls Congressmen Childish
Democratic nominee, US House of Representatives TX04, Catherine Krantz (D-Emory), running against incumbent Rep. John Ratcliffe, (R-Heath) issued this statement today: After yesterday’s embarrassing display of ineffective government for over 10 hours in front of the world, I like so many Americans was left wondering what in the world has gotten into the GOP? I even questioned my decision to run for office, as who would want to work...
Dr. Leslie Mills
Dr. Leslie Mills went home to be with the Lord July 10,2018. His life’s goal was to live out the great commission to share the gospel throughout the world. God allowed him to do that as he served as pastor to churches in Louisiana, Texas, Indiana and Australia. He also led many mission teams into Mexico to share Gods word and minister to physical needs. God Allowed him to see many come to know Jesus as savior in the three crusades he...
Friday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 95 with heat index as high as 102; Low: 76; Wind: South around 5 mph
Flood Advisory for Hopkins and Delta Counties Until 7:45 p.m. Thursday
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flood Advisory for… Hopkins County in north central Texas… Delta County in north central Texas… * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 540 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that were producing heavy rainfall across the central and western portions of Hopkins and Rains County. Excessive runoff from these thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding....
Mary Evelyn Applegate
Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Applegate,age 86, of Point, will be held at 1:00 p. m. Friday July 13, 2018, at Woosley Baptist Church. Bro. Joe Ramsey and Bro Clark Mays will officiate. Family visitation will be at 12:00 noon. one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery. Mary was born on December 23, 1931, in Sherman, Texas to Joe and Olvae Marie Palmore Krum, Jr. She was an active member of Woosley Baptist...
2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program Includes 10 Major Projects
During their Tuesday night council session, the Sulphur Springs City Council approved 10 projects for the Capital Improvement Program for 2019-2023. All but two of the projects include water and sewer line replacement along with street rehabilitation. Those two projects, Highway 11 Rock Creek Crossing and a Highway 11 West a reimbursable expense, will be sewer only. The total cost of the 5-year plan is estimated to be $11,017,963....
