Food for the Fourth
Hamburgers lead the list for favorite 4th of July foods for Americans according to a recent survey. However, Texans have a different take. BBQ leads the Texans list for favorite food and a cookout or picnic is their favorite activity. The US favorites in the food category include: burgers first at 31%, BBQ at 25%, Hot Dogs 14%, Chicken 11%, with sides at 10%, and desserts at 8%. Activities include cookout/BBQ/Picnic 34.1%, watch...
A & M Forest Service Urges Fireworks Safety, Outdoor Fire Safety
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Texans from around the state make plans for the Nation’s Independence Day holiday, Texas A&M Forest Service urges vigilance with outdoor activities such as grilling, campfires and fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, July 4th has the most fires reported than on any other day and fireworks account for two out of five of those fires, more than any other cause of fire. Recent...
A Thumbs Up for Fall Festival’s Activities Downtown
Fall Festival is an annual October event in Hopkins County. But that doesn’t mean that Fall Festival fun can’t be summer fun too! As a fundraiser, Festival board president Tracy Dennis and her committee are planning the “Splish Splash Water Bash” in downtown Sulphur Springs on Saturday July 15th., bringing a huge 28-foot-tall “Purple Crush” water slide and a 70-foot long Hawaiian Dual Slip n Slide....
Aggravated Assault Of Co-Worker Involves Handgun
A dispute between co-workers at a residence on CR 3368 Thursday morning around 9 a.m. brought the attention of Hopkins County deputies. A small handgun and a partially empty box of ammunition was located in a consensual search. The weapon had been displayed during an altercation between the parties the previous night. Following a statement by his co-worker, Jorge Jaramillo, 37, of Saltillo is in Hopkins County jail charged with...
Cumby Man Charged with Credit/Debit Card Abuse
June 30, 2017 – Sulphur Springs Police responded to a local outlet shoe store on Industrial Drive Thursday around 4:30 p.m. Cole William Peterson, 17, of Cumby had attempted to make a purchase with a credit/debit card but store personnel were aware the unapproved transaction made was performed on a card that did not belong to Peterson. Peterson admitted to the officer that he had taken the card from the cardholder’s residence to...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
Sulphur Springs Police were called to the 800 block of College Street Thursday evening around 11 p.m. When they made contact with the victim, they were told that Robert Jay Aaron, 28, had grabbed the female victim and knocked her to the ground holding a knife to her throat. Aaron is in Hopkins County jail charged with Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with a Deadly Weapon, a Felony 1.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Honors Associates for Years of Service
(Sulphur Springs, TX) – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs honored their associates for years of service with a dinner at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Associates were treated to a special meal and received certificates of achievement and some type of monetary award based on their years of service. Mary Talley, who works in our Operating Room, received her 45 year pen. Associates received awards for 5, 10, 15, 20,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 21-27, 2017
June 21st Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 12:59 a.m., in reference to a possible disturbance. When deputies arrived on scene, it appeared the individuals were not causing a disturbance of any kind. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2345 near Alba; at approximately 1:24 a.m. Deputies assisted the individual with a courtesy ride. Deputies responded to a disturbance near Lake Holbrook, at...
July and August-Hot News! By Johanna Hicks
July and August – Hot News! By the time this column goes to print, the 2017 “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” will be in the history books. Forty-two children in grades 1 thru 4 took part in the 3-week summer day camp which featured a variety of experiences from hands-on food preparation to logging a combined 24,990 minutes (equaling 1,249.5 miles) of physical activity. Fire safety, water and sun safety, bullying, and weather safety...
