Animal of the Week: Natasha
Natasha, who has been at the Shelter for roughly ten days, is a 4-5 month old pit mix who was found by a household that had returned from vacation only to discover two puppies outside their door. “Boris is a little retriever mix and is shorter than Natasha,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “Natasha was a tall, slender lady, so that’s how they got their names.” The names of the two puppies come...
“Updated” Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Hopkins County Has Been Cancelled
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 62 AS OF 8:40 P.M. WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE WATCH HAD BEEN IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY. THE WATCH WAS FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS: THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS BELL CORYELL ELLIS FALLS FANNIN FREESTONE HILL HUNT KAUFMAN LAMPASAS ...
Meth Dealer Shine Found Guilty of Three Counts of Organized Crime in Franklin County
Scott Everett Shine was found guilty of three counts of engaging in organized crime in the 8th Judicial District Court in Franklin County Wednesday afternoon. It was the third day of his trial. Shine faces 25 years to life as the punishment phase of the trial begins. The District Attorney’s office said some call Shine Franklin County’s number one methamphetamine dealer. According to the DA’s office, the third day of trial should end...
Doctor’s Day At Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Clinic celebrated Doctor’s Day today by providing a luncheon to all of our providers. Doctor’s Day is March 30th.
City Spring Clean Up Week is April 4-9
Once again, City Wide cleanup will allow Sulphur Springs residents to dispose unwanted items including green waste. This year the week of April 4-9, Monday through Saturday, is the date. Only city residents are allowed to utilize the disposal area. One must bring a water bill and driver’s license to identify as a city resident. No household hazardous materials such as batteries, paint, chemicals, refrigeration materials, and/or...
Warrant Sought for the Arrest of Suspect in Cattle Panel Theft
Wedneday morning Sulphur Springs Police Detective Monty Tipps was securing a warrant for the arrest of an individual for the theft of cattle panels from Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. A lead suspect was developed late Tuesday and an arrest is expected soon. As local law enforcement continue their investigation, Sulphur Springs Police and the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators would like to speak to anyone who purchased...
John Tarno
Funeral services for John Tarno, age 78 of Cumby will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Mays and Pastor Danny Tarno officiating. Interment will be at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 with Andy Tarno, Ruben Saragosa, Dustyn Wright, Austen Tarno, Luis Narro and Curtis Blackwell serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
EDC Votes to Make Offer to Two California Companies
During recent board meeting, the Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation voted to make two offers to companies in California. Representatives of the two companies have visited Sulphur Springs in 2016 and are impressed with the community. One of the companies was so impressed by the people of Sulphur Springs and, in the individuals own words, “felt at home” to the point that the owner of one company suggested Sulphur Springs...
Business History Month: Celebration Antiques
The Colbys feel they “came home” to Hopkins County when they moved to the area and became business people in downtown Sulphur Springs . Their store “Celebration Antiques” occupies historic space at 210 Connally Street, having been home to Haggar’s Dry Goods store in the 1920’s and Roberts Jewelers and Taking Care of Business in more recent years. Adam and Lara’s handiwork on the lofty, weathered...
Pine Tree Rally Leads to Extra Inning Loss for Lady Cats
Defeats seem to hurt more when the game is one where you have already mentally put it in the win column prematurely. The Lady Cats of Sulphur Springs seemed to be cruising toward a certain victory Tuesday night against Pine Tree on the road. The Lady Cats jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the fifth inning. When the Lady Pirates got a single run in the fifth, it looked like too little too late. The Lady Pirates continued to chip away until...
