Rain Delays County Roadwork
Although welcoming the rain, the precipitation has created difficulties for Hopkins County Commissioners as they continue to work their way through road damage done in previous flooding as well as normal maintenance needs. For Commissioner Precinct 1, Beth Wisenbaker a planned oil mix for one of her roads cannot be accomplished today. Wisenbaker says she now has access to the needed oil to mix the for road work and will begin as soon...
Ben D. Walker
Military Graveside Services for Ben D. Walker, age 80 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park with J.L. Rogers officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, August 15, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Walker passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. He was born January 30, 1936 in Big Spring, TX the son of Ben Elzy and Alma Marie...
IRS Phone Scam Rings Again
It’s happening again. A telephone scam in which the caller says he represents the IRS is once again being worked in the area. A Como resident reports two automated phone calls requesting a return call to a specific 800 number to arrange payment to the IRS for money owed. The calls stated that the individual was in severe trouble with the IRS. The resident did not return the call. The IRS has warned consumers to guard against such scam...
Altercation at Local Sports Bar Results in Arrest
August 15, 2016 – A disturbance/fight at Muddy Jakes called for Sulphur Springs Police to respond. As the police arrived, Kyle Dayne Putman, 24, of Commerce fled the area. Given a description of Putman and his auto, Putnam later passed by the location in a White Trailblazer. The witnesses alerted police again and the vehicle was stopped at EZ Mart on Main Street. The officer that made the stop noted a black Glock .40-caliber...
Tradin’ Post, Monday, August 15th, 2016:
For Sale: 250- Gal Propane Tank, asking $275. If your interested call Tim at 903-951-3342 For Sale: Kenmore refrigerator 18.2 cubic feet, top-freezer, white, gave $399.99, in Aug. 2013. Asking $200. Adjustable shelves, 2 humidity-controlled Slide-out crispers, Gallon door storage, frost-free freezer. Energy Guide shows estimated yearly operating cost $51. Bought it to have a 2nd refrigerator which is not needed now. If your...
Back To School Bash!
Sulphur Springs if you’re a student or school employee of any kind, we are celebrating you this Sunday, August 21, at Central Baptist Church. There will be a free lunch, door prizes, games, bounce houses and lots of fun! Join us for church at 10:30 or if you are unable to make it for our church service join us from noon to 2:30 in the family life center. Rain or Shine! All ages welcome! For more information go to 840 Connally...
Neva Nell Shook
Funeral services for Neva Nell Shook, age 80, of Commerce will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brock Mitchell and Rev. Jean Ayers officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery with Jake Shook, Robert Shook, Dakota Shook, Cole Shook, Clay Shook, Josh Pannell, Kerry Rumbaugh, and Cody Shook serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday,...
Thomas Dewayne Nowlin
A private service for Mr. Thomas Dewayne Nowlin, age 59, will be held at a later date. Mr. Nowlin passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his residence in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Renovation of Frontage Roads Set to Begin Monday
Some equipment is now in place for a Monday start as the Texas Department of Transportation beings work on Interstate Highway 30 north and south frontage roads through Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County. The project will extend from about one-half mile west of State Highway 19 eastward to Loop 301, along the north and south frontage roads of I-30. The contractor will perform spot base repairs on the roadway, mill the existing pavement...
John Knight
Mr. John Knight, age 92 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, August 13th, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on October 25th, 1923 in Jacksonville, TX, to the late Grover Knight and Vada Parks Knight. He married the former Mona Kay Turner on June 21, 1947, and she preceded him in death on October 24, 2006. Mr. Knight was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Grover Earl “Honk” Knight of Gladwater, and sister,...
