Max Simons
Mr. Max Simons, age 83 of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on May 10th, 1933 in Mt Vernon to the late Joseph Simons and Argaree Simons. He was a retired Dairy Farmer, and was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Merle Simons and Stant Simons; sisters, Betty Brawley and Eula Hill. He is survived by, son Max K. Simons, Jr. and Amanda of Mt. Vernon; daughters, Sharon Allmon and husband...
YMCA Summer Program – The Best Summer Ever
The Greenville and Hunt County YMCA is holding a summer camp program for kids ages 5-12 years old at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School. All day campers will participate in activities such as swimming, creative art projects, physical fitness, and the summer reading program. The campers will go on field trips, be introduced to guest speakers, receive a water bottle, and much more. Warm breakfast and lunch will be provided...
Sulphur Springs Summer Learning Conference for Teachers
A Summer Learning Conference is being held for SSISD teachers Wednesday, June 8th through Friday, June 10th at Sulphur Springs Middle School. During the conference teachers will learn new skills taught by SSISD staff or students. The main focus, or theme, of the conference is how to use technology in the classrooms. Integrating technology into class has been a huge step for most schools. Technology is perceived to be what...
Over 100 Entries in Dairy Festival Parade Saturday
Grand Marshall Mark Sustaire and family will lead the annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade Saturday, June 11th. The parade will leave the Buford Park staging area at 10 a.m. and follow the traditional parade route down Connally Steet to Celebration Plaza then out Gilmer Street to South Broadway and conclude at the corner of South Broadway and Lee Street. Sustaire will follow the color guard and be followed by the reigning Dairy...
Animals of the Week: Haley & Hillary
Haley and Hillary are two Lab puppy sisters of six to seven weeks old. Haley is the black lab and Hillary is the chocolate lab. Both were found together at Bob Evan’s Food Plant last week. “It’s possible that they were dumped in the area and that’s where they ran to,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “It was during the rain last week and they were found hiding under wood pallets.”...
Woman Arrested for Injury to a Child
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a disturbance involving a juvenile in the 100 block of Sandy Hill Road Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m. There the investigating deputy found a juvenile with visible marks on the back of his neck. The deputy was directed across the road to the neighbor’s house where contact was made with the alleged suspect. During the interview with the suspect, the deputy noted a strong odor of...
Three Day Camps for Children at Cooper Lake State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife has promoted the theme of “LIFE IS BETTER OUTSIDE!”. And how true that theme is! Studies show that children who spend time outside are usually healthier, do better in school, and affects them cognitively and behaviorally. Cooper Lake State Park is offering two three day camps this year. Dates are June 21,22,23 and July 26,27,28. This outdoor experience is for children ages 8 through 14. The activities will...
Sulphur Springs Work Camp Completes House Projects
The Sulphur Springs Work Camp finished its tenth year tonight, June 8, with a total of 185 houses completed. The camp began Sunday with volunteers from school districts and church youth groups around Hopkins County. “Our goal is to paint houses in the community for people who have need,” Work Camp Leader Julie Burgin said. “Youth groups gather together each summer for a few days to go out into the community and show...
Violation of Probation Returns Arsonist to Local Jail
Walter Lee Robertson, 66, is back in Hopkins County Jail after several years away. Robertson is held for violation of probation for felony arson. Robertson was arrested in the Dallas County Jail and transported back to Hopkins County. In 2006, Robertson received a differed probation for second degree felony arson. According to Hopkins County Sheriff’s records Robertson had written his half-sister a letter telling her she had been...
