TxDOT Unveils Plans for I-30 Rest Stop at Cumby
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today said work on two new safety rest areas along Interstate Highway 30 in Hopkins County will begin Aug. 8. TxDOT unveiled plans for the new rest areas in March 2015 at a public meeting in Cumby, Texas. The new travelers’ facilities will be constructed just east of Cumby, between FM 499 and FM 275 South, at an estimated cost of more than $23 million. Haydon Building...
Salary Increase, Step Plan in Proposed City Budget
Sulphur Springs Police and Firemen salaries will increase in proposals made in the new city budget, according to City Finance Director Peter Karsten. There will be a 2% cost of living increase with an additional 6% increase and a step plan for police. The step plan will enable the city to pay police officers based on experience. For the Firemen, there is an 11% increase as well as the 2% COLA. A step plan will also be introduced for...
Willie Maude Stephens
Mrs. Willie Maude Stephens, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 in Winnsboro. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4th, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 5th, 2016 at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro at 10:00 am, Bro. Ronny Spence and John Skelton officiating, interment will follow at Smyrna Cemetery in Winnsboro, with Donny...
Gun And Knife Show This Weekend!
August 6th and 7th there will be a Gun and Knife Show at the Hopkins County Civic Center. You can buy, sale, and trade your guns and knifes. The times are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 150 tables that will be well advertised. Its $7 admission, free parking, concessions on the premises and also 24 hour security. For more Show Information Call 918-658-4500
Managers Report for the City of Sulphur Springs
Aug 02, 2016 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELL SUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT STREETS, WATER AND SEWER – We are almost done with water and sewer improvements on Bill Bradford Road. Atmos should be done replacing the gas main by August 30. The curb & gutter and street will be replaced after that by a contractor. DAVIS/TOMLINSON PARKING LOT – Capital Construction employees...
Bill Bradford Road Closed
Bill Bradford Road is temporarily closed due to road workers replacing the water and sewage lines Everyone will need to use the service road. They had to close down the road so they could cross the street and continue their sewage and water line replacements work up the road. The road will reopen with limited access Thursday night according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Atmos Energy should have their lines in place by August 30th and...
Wednesday, August 3rd is Eisley Henderson Day in Hopkins County
Wednesday morning at Wesley United Methodist Church Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom read a proclamation naming the day, Eisley Henderson Day. The daughter of Timmy and Magan Henderson, Eisley began experiencing seizures that affected her cognitive and physical development at age 1. Wednesday, August 3, 2016, she is undergoing surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit multi-specialty academic medical center in Cleveland, Ohio....
“Updated” Former Local Pastor to be Sentenced in Federal Court for Possession of Child Pornography
According to Sheriff Butch Adams and Sheriff-elect Lewis Tatum, Chad Calhoun was sentenced Wednesday afternoon in Federal Court in Tyler to 135 months for receipt of child pornography and 120 months for possession of child pornography. The sentence will run concurrent and He will also face 10-years of probation following his 11.25 years stay in Federal Prison. He will serve day-for-day in Federal Prison. Calhoun, former pastor of Lake...
CDC Releases Zika Virus Health Advisory
The CDC has released a Health Advisory regarding the Zika Virus in persons who are returning from Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Miami, Florida. What is Zika virus? Zika Virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. At this time, local spread of the virus in some areas of the continental United States are being investigated by the CDC and monitored closely. Key Facts:...
Tradin’ Post, Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016:
Missing: Red Angus Bull, hes about 3 years old and he has the brand “BM” on his hip. If you find this Red Angus Bull call Kenneth at 432-386-3896 Lost: Keys lost on Saturday evening on Merrell Drive to Walmart to Whataburger, they are on a red ribbon. If you find these keys call: 903-885-7215 Needing: Cheap Baby Play Pen to put baby kittens in. If interested call: (903) 348-1738 For Sale: Golden Buff Pullets. If interested...
