House Fire Leaves Residence A Total Loss; Under Investigation
A house fire on County Road 3528 near Weaver in Hopkins County Tuesday is under investigation. The investigation is being led by County Fire Marshall Mark Matthews. “A total loss” is the description of the results of the house fire that occurred at noon. County Fire Chief Andy Endsley said everyone who lived in the house was accounted for and fine. He stated there were no injuries to firefighters. Endsley stated that the investigation...
Tesla Super Charge Station Open in Sulphur Springs
“The Tesla super charging station is live” states City Manager Marc Maxwell. A representative of Tesla was in Sulphur Springs Tuesday to finalize the station for owners of the battery powered auto. The Tesla station is located at the corner of Davis and Tomlinson Streets. Tesla pays for the charge for their owners. The whole idea is that the people who buy these cars are people with disposable income and their visit to Sulphur Springs...
Tilly Baumgardner
Funeral Services for Tilly Baumgardner, age 90 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Cook officiating and Rev. Jim Skaggs and Rev. Fred Lewis assisting. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Scott Calhoun, Bob Dunshee, Robert Dunshee, Greg Lund, Mack Phillips and Joe Clark serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Friday, July 2,...
Larry Joseph Harder
Larry Joseph Harder, 63, of Dike passed away on the afternoon of Monday, June 27, 2016 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, following a courageous battle with Leukemia. His life was filled with God, love, family, and hard work. He was born on July 22, 1952 in Ft. Sam Houston, TX to Frank Eugene Harder and Elizabeth “Betty” Louise (Scheel) Harder. He married Pamela Dawn Hicks on November 23, 1995 in Dike. Together, they have...
Yoga On The Square!
Yoga Teachers Heather Stuckey, Melissa Stroup, Rachel Finney, Sarah Dicus, will help bring calm and flexibility to your Saturday’s this summer. Saturday, July 2nd from 10-11 a.m. The Zen Within Yoga Studio will be having an hour Yoga class on Celebration Plaza! Sarah Dicus quotes, “We have done Yoga On The Square before and we are super glad to be back! All skill levels are welcome and its free admission so just bring your...
Chamber of Commerce Conducts Connally Street Ribbon Cuttings
On Tuesday, June 28th, 2016, the Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce held three ribbon cuttings for businesses in the area. At 4:30 pm the ribbon was cut for The Potato House, at 5:00 pm Celebration Antiques, and at 5:30 pm Al’s Diner. All three businesses are located on Connally Street and have had a great success in the Sulphur Springs community. The new Dairy Festival Queen, Sadie Evans, attended her first three ribbon...
Winnsboro Police Department Report 6-20-2016 to 6-26-2016
Reid, Timbre, 28 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-21-2016 on a Smith County warrant. Trejo Gamez, Emilio, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-23-2016 for DWI. Trejo Gamez, Fernando, 19 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-23-2016 for Interfere with Public Duties. Mosher, Zachary, 27 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6-25-2016 for Display fictitious, altered, or obscured license plate. The...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office/SPCA of Texas Seize 12 Dogs, 2 Horses from Como Residence
Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers and investigators assisted by the SPCA of Texas (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) seized 12 dogs, five of which were puppies, and two horses from 412 McBride St in Como,TX Tuesday afternoon. The animals were seized after an investigation by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office following a number of complaints from neighbors of the residence. Deputy Sheriff and County Animal...
Water Bill Pay Kiosk Provides a Better Way to Pay
Sulphur Springs Water Department Kiosk is proving a better way for residents to pay their monthly bill. When remodeling the Water Department they closed off the drive through which had to be called for the new Kiosk. Cash and cards accepted at kiosk, checks accepted in drop box. It has been open since January 25th and is successful. An estimated 100 people use it per month. Kathie Steel of the Water Department quoted, “The...
