Robert Wayne English
Memorial Service for Robert Wayne English, age 66, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. English passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born in Sulphur Springs on August 1, 1950, the son of Robert and Florence English. Wayne...
Teresa Mendez
Funeral Service for Teresa Mendez, age 75, of Como will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 6, 2017 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel in Sulphur Springs, with Arturo Valdez officiating. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mrs. Mendez passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky...
Hot Tips for Slow Cooker Safety By Johanna Hicks
Hot Tips for Slow Cooker Safety Slow cookers are a great kitchen appliance for helping those of us with busy days still serve a homemade dinner; but there are a few things you should know to make sure that meal is prepared safely. Read our tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension registered dietitian on slow cooker food safety: 1) The Basics: Start with a clean cooker, utensils and work area. Wash hands before and during food...
NETLA Recap By Mario Villarino
It has been just over a week after our NETLA Junior Livestock Show is over and by now the final add on support is getting in and our totals getting computed. Just as we recap some of the experiences gained in putting a show as this together I was asked to explain to new families the reasons to get involved raising and showing projects. I can hardly start describing the experience without recalling my own experience growing up selling...
Doris Nell Horn Burkham Moon
Funeral Service for Doris Nell Horn Burkham Moon, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Spence Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Tira Cemetery with Chip Vaughn, Gary Burkham, Mike Lyon, Robert Horn, John Horn, David Horn, Aaron Morrison and Rick Patterson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at First...
Busy Week for Eighth Judicial District Court
During two days of docket calls this week, several plea bargains were reached in Eighth Judicial District Court according to the District Attorney’s office. Chase Alan Harrison was arrested in possession of methamphetamine while on probation for Burglary of a Habitation. He was sentenced to 90 days in county jail as a sanction after which he will be sent to SAFP, a program for drug rehabilitation, for nine (9) months. He will remain...
Chamber Connection March 2, 2017
It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!! Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally. Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride. Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so either sign up to ride in the rally, or come out and cheer on these athletes!! It’s an entertaining day in...
