40th UPRA Rodeo Finals Wins in Talent, Stock, Attendance
Following three nights of exciting rodeo action in Sulphur Springs, the organizers of the 2019 Cinch UFR, or United Finals Rodeo, are wearing smiles due to the excellent stock and talent and great attendance all three nights. In fact, Saturday night’s performance in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena had a packed house. Both the animal and human athletes were “top notch” on all three nights, according to many...
Commissioners Court To Consider Information Technology Resources, Protection Systems At Monday Meeting
Tira VFD To Be Recognized For Service To Community Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday will have a busy morning, with multiple items presented for consideration during their regular 9 a.m. meeting and a workshop to follow. As part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration, the court members and fire chief will recognize Tira Volunteer Fire Department for...
Done Deal: Luminant-City Deal For Thermo Mine Final
Aerial view of Thermo mine property The deal between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant to transfer the title for the former Thermo mine property to the city was closed at lunch Friday, according to City Manger Marc Maxwell. “Luminant didn’t have to do this. It’s a good investment for our community, for which I say, thank you, Luminant,” Maxwell said. City officials will soon start doing some planning for...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Tanner Steward Promoted To Patrol Sergeant
Tanner Steward has been promoted at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office from patrol deputy to sergeant, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Tanner Steward has been promoted from deputy to patrol sergeant at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. An in-house panel consisting of patrol sergeants and Lt. Amanda Weatherford, as well as the Texas Ranger when available, vet all deputy patrol positions. Lt. Weatherford said the review...
United Way Final Tally
Mike Jumper, Hopkins County United Way Board President, and Beverley and Bill Owens, 2019-2020 Campaign Chairmen, want to thank each business and individual that made contributions to the 2019- 2020 Campaign. Final pledges total $189,410.13, well above the goal of 165,000.00, making this one of the most successful Campaigns in the history of Hopkins County United Way. Every single donation is greatly appreciated, and Hopkins County...
Hopkins County Work, Reintegration Programs Showing Positive Results
When Brandon Flanery received his paycheck Thursday, it not only marked his first pay as a Precinct 4 employee, but another successful step in his life and a sheriff’s office program. Flanery is the first person to benefit from Work Force Solutions Grant funding awarded in Hopkins County. The organization received $150,000 to distributed in the agency’s nine-county region. “Of the nine counties, Kenneth [Dean, jail...
Odell Reportedly In Stable Condition In Tyler ICU
Mike Odell Former Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Odell remains in the ICU at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler Thursday; his condition was reported to be “about the same” this morning. Odell made it through pelvic surgery to put screws in both sides of his pelvis, and is listed in stable condition in ICU. His wife, Rose, reports that his recovery will be a long road, reported a family friend, who notes, “the...
12th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Set Dec. 6
November 21, 2019 – As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are preparing for a spectacular Christmas Light Parade. The 12th annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade, presented by Carriage House Manor, will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. As the sky darkens, the festively illuminated parade entries will bring Christmas cheer to the viewers along the parade...
Douglass ECLC Partnering With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Families Invited To Register All Children Age 4 Or Younger To Receive Free Books Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and hopes to get all Hopkins County children, 4 years old or younger, registered to receive free books. “Two years ago, Mothers’ Culture Club generously provided seed money to get the program up and running. With the district’s decision...
Bright Star VIP Event Success
Community members began waiting outside Bright Star theater before 4 p.m. Wednesday. The line extended into the parking lot by the opening event. While not all theaters were filled to capacity, they did pack quite a crowd for Bright Star’s Red Carpet VIP Event Wednesday night. Community members had begun arriving at the East Shannon Road movie theater by 4 p.m. and by the official opening of the newly renovated facility, the...
