April is National Safe Digging Month
April 4, 2024 – Every year in April, National Safe Digging Month is an opportunity to remind homeowners, contractors, and any professional excavator to keep communities safe by calling 811 before any digging project. Did you know that the most common cause of outside natural gas leaks is digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines? Pipelines carry natural gas around the clock to more than 76 million homes and...
Sulphur Springs Area Churches to Hold Special Service April 7th
Sulphur Springs Area Churches will hold a special “Sonlight Crusade” service April 7, 2024, at the Buford Park Pavilion, 733 Connally Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, from 9:00am to 11:00pm. There will be singing, fellowship, food, and more. The event is free. Area churches welcome everyone. For more information, call 903-243-5113.
Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Lisa Sprague Conducted March 26th
In this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Family and Community Health agent Lisa Sprague. The chat about the Quilts of Valor and 4H, amongst other topics. This interview was conducted Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Be sure to check it out! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Paris Junior College Holding Three Sports Camps, First up This Saturday
April 3, 2024 – PJC holding soccer and basketball camps Men’s Soccer ID Camp, April 6 Paris Junior College Men’s Soccer 2024 College ID Camp is this Saturday, April 6 at Noyes Stadium. The camp is open to all boys in tenth to twelfth grade and college freshman transfers. “If you’re looking to play soccer at the next level,” said PJC Men’s Soccer Coach Fernando Arellano, “come...
Chamber Connection – April 3rd
By Butch Burney April 3, 2024 – Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event in less than a week! We, at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, are more than excited about the Total Solar Eclipse. We believe no matter the weather – and we are firm believers that the day will NOT bring rain during our celestial event – that this will be one of the most memorable natural occurrences to ever grace our county. And, we are excited that...
Growing Vegetables In 5 Gallon Buckets From Master Gardener David Wall
April 3, 2024 – Whether lack of garden room, sick of a large garden, unable to bend over to pick fruit, or just want a few peppers, tomatoes or cucumbers, consider growing the plants in 5-gallon buckets. They’re low maintenance (easy watering and fertilizing), higher above ground, and virtually weed free. The depth and circumference can support the roots for any pepper plant. A stake, trellis or cage is still necessary, but you...
James Harris
Funeral service for James Alvin Harris, age 67 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00A.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at East Caney Baptist Church with Rev. LaVelle Hendricks officiating and Sister Cynthi Hollins providing music. Interment will follow at Easy Caney Cemetery with Yitro Israel, Adrian Harris, Johsua Harris, William Johnson, Matthew Harris, Brandon Harris and Caleb Harris serving as pallbearers. Visitation will...
Ronnie Kinworthy
Memorial Service for Ronald “Ronnie” Lynn Kinworthy age, 62 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Burns officiating. Ronnie passed away at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Ronnie was born on July 9, 1961, in Escondido, CA to Jackie and Mary Kinworthy. He married the love of his life, Karie, on May 30, 1981. Together, they built a life filled with...
Kay Bomar
Funeral service for Kay Bomar, age 86 of Dike, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at League St. Church of Christ with Jerry Savage officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. The interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Robert Lee Cemetery in Robert Lee, TX. Mrs. Bomar passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Kay Bomar was born in Marfa, TX on June 7,...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 3-25-2024 – 3-31-2024
Arrests: CLARK,TRAVIS, 18 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 3-31-2024 for DWI JOHNSON,JAMES, 32 years of age, of SEAGOVILLE, TX, was arrested on 3-25-2024 for THEFT OF PROPERTY, ASSAULT OF PUBLIC SERVANT Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 159 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 53 citations and 67 warnings during this...
