Hopkins County Resident Indicted on Six Counts of Wire Fraud
Lewis Parsons is a self-described visionary and technological guru. Since descending on Hopkins County from Rockwall a couple of years ago, he has attempted to immerse himself into the fabric of all things Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. From living in a loft apartment on Main street, to occupying the “Lowry Mansion” on I-30 in Saltillo. His list of business ventures and connections go on and on, but those connections...
Helpful Advice From Master Gardener David Wall
Zeolite comes from ancient volcanic eruptions. Later, materials (zeolite) leached out that can grab soil contaminants and odors, especially ammonia from synthetic fertilizers, which it grabs and slowlyreleases. If a Zeolite packet has been used for a while, put it out in direct sunlight for a short time. It’ll release absorbed material and become ready to be reused. Packets also work very well in your house! Fire...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2023
CLAIMS – We had one workers’ compensation claim in July when an employee sustained injuries to the head. The injuries resulted in 5 days missed work. The employee has returned to work. We had one liability claim for a sewer overflow. We filed one claim for wind damage at the airport. We had $8,000 damage to a hangar door. We also submitted two claims for damages to police cruisers. One was heavily damaged in a pursuit and was a total...
PJC Breaks Ground On New Training Facility in Greenville
Expanded workforce training opportunities for Hunt County were unveiled at the groundbreaking for a new facility at the Paris Junior College – Greenville Center on Tuesday, August 1. “This is an exciting day for all of us at Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Pamela Anglin, PJC President. “We’re very proud to be partnering with L-3Harris in a partnership where the sky’s the limit. This fall an...
Mary Elaine Adams
Mary Elaine Adams, age 87, of Talco, Texas passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Elaine was born on January 25, 1936, in Franklin County, Texas to H.H. “Doc” and Mary Lou (Brown) Weatherford. Elaine married the love of her life, Zack Adams on August 8, 1953. She followed Zack during his time in the U.S. Army. While Zack was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, their one and only child, Norma Lynn Adams...
Driver of Fatal Rollover Crash Identified
According to DPS accident report, Stephen F. Sherman, 59, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado northbound on FM 269, the vehicle went off the roadway and hit a culvert which caused the vehicle to roll over and eject Sherman. Sherman was pronounced dead at the scence by Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings. The accident occurred three miles south of Pickton on FM 269. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol...
Full Moon Tonight Is First of Two For August 2023
Ever heard of “once in a blue moon”? This month will give you the opportunity to witness this rare event although the second moon of the month occurring on August 30th will not actually be blue in color. The term “blue moon” references the rare occurrence when two full moons appear in the same month. With the time between full moons being 29 and a half days, there can never be a blue moon in the month of...
Hopkins County Chamber Connection August 1st
Lunch and LearnThe Eclipse is coming, and so are the visitors. If you have an extra space to rent out to visitors the weekend before the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, you will want to sign up for our Lunch and Learn this month. The Chamber is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Aug. 16, to explain how to get your property ready for a possible rental. AirBnB entrepreneur Callie Bradshaw will be on hand to help...
Sandra Winchester
Funeral service for Sandra Winchester, age 74 of Brashear, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Charlie Winchester, Grady Winchester, Bryton Wood, Coby Hutchings, Nathan Winchester, Denton Winchester, and Cody Winchester serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Winchester and Kolton Winchester. Visitation will be...
Eldon Ford
Eldon Ford was born April 19, 1937, in Como, Texas to Lonnie Ford and Myrtle Pittman. Eldon was the youngest. His brother Lonnie Ford Jr. and sister Bobbie Jean Ford-Hollins preceded him in death. Eldon attended Sandfield elementary and junior high school in Como, Texas. Eldon grew up spending extended periods of time with his grandmother Georgia White-Pittman in Como, Texas. He often said she was like a mother to him. He would spend...
