Three Sentenced in Hopkins County 8th Judicial District Court Monday
April 25, 2016 – In Hopkins County 8th Judicial District Court Monday afternoon, Jacob Thompson plead guilty before the court to a first degree felony theft of livestock and a second degree felony theft of property. He received 10 years’ probation for the first degree felony and 10 years deferred probation for the felony 2. In June of 2014, he was arrested by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser’s Association Special Ranger...
Hopkins County Appraisal District to Mail Appraisal Notices on May 2nd
The Hopkins County Appraisal District will be mailing out 2016 appraisal notices on May 2, 2016. As in the past several years, notices will only be mailed to new property owners, property owner’s whose value has increased by $1,000 or more, or those who have requested to receive an appraisal notice. Due to prevailing market conditions, appraised values throughout Hopkins County will be increasing for the 2016 appraisal year. Increases...
SSHS Blue Blaze Spring Show Set for Weekend
This year’s Spring Show will be slightly unconventional but dazzling, nonetheless. Spring Show is a time to showcase the talent the Blue Blazes posses and the hard work the girls have poured into their routines. Blazes, Sparks, Blaze Buddies, and Crew Members all participate in Spring Show. In the past, the show has taken place in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium, but with construction at it’s peak, the...
SSHS Students Qualify for State Academic UIL
Both Sulphur Springs High School Academic UIL teams and individuals that qualified for the Regional Meet competed at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX this past Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Those teams and individuals who placed first through third qualified for the State competition. The Spelling Team won first place team with Carson McIllwain placing first individually, Lydia Burleson and Mandy Eckhart tied for...
Blackmon at State Golf Tourney
Wildcats’ golfer Brody Blackmon began play Monday morning in the State Class 5A Golf Tournament. It will continue through Tuesday at the Wolfdancer Golf Club located at the Hyatt Regency in Lost Pines outside of Austin near Bastrop. Blackmon comes into the state tournament as the regional champion and district champion. He won both those tournaments at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club course shooting a two-round 140 each...
Hospital Seeks Junior Volunteers
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital is now taking applications for the Junior Volunteer Program. A limited number of spots so please turn in applications by May 31st. Junior Volunteers must be 14 years old or have completed the 8th grade. First come first serve basis, there are only a limited number of spots. Junior Volunteers are allowed to observe/volunteer in different areas of the hospital (Such as front desk, gift shop, business...
Martha Inez Butler
Funeral service for Martha Inez Butler, age 87, of Point, will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, 2:00 pm, at First Baptist Church in Point. Her son, Bro. Jimmy will officiate, along with Bro. Jay Sikes, and Bro Zachary Honzell. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. Mrs. Butler was born in Point, June 10, 1928, to Andrew Thomas and Rosa Martha Burchett Jobe. She...
Winnsboro Police Arrest Seven Over Seven Day Period April 18-24
Winnsboro Police were busy April 18-24 with seven arrests, investigated one accident, responded to 196 calls for service and issued 89 citations and 39 warnings. On Monday, April 19, Billy Lindley, 39, of Winnsboro was arrested for driving while license invalid with a previous conviction. On Friday, April 22, Maria Garcia, 36, of Winnsboro was arrested on two Franklin County warrants. Also arrested on Friday, Stephanie Ferguson, 50,...
Mary Jim Sartin Attlesey
Funeral services for Mary Jim Sartin Attlesey, age 86 of Yantis will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Childs and Adam Teer officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery with Cody Fails, Adam Teer, Evan Teer, Weston Teer, Billy Sartin, Jr. and Bryan Sartin serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at...
Maevis Holt
Visitation for Maevis Holt, age 65 of Sulphur Springs will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Maevis passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Carriage House. She was born on August 21, 1950 in Alberta Lea, MN the daughter of Herman and Blanche Munson. She was a registered nurse for forty years. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sons, Matt Holt...
