Downtown Plaza Gets Ready for Busy Weekend
City crews and event volunteers were getting ready for the busy weekend on Celebration Plaza. The weekend kicks off on Friday night at 5pm with a Cinco de Mayo celebration hosted by the Celebration Association. A quick turnaround tomorrow morning will have volunteers and city workers busy with setting up the vendors for the Reds, Whites, and Brews festival which will start at 2pm and run until 7pm. Wine and beer vendors will offer...
Fund Established for Tanner Gilbreath of Como
Como resident Tanner Gilbreath, 24, was critically injured in a vehicle accident in Como on April 22, 2017. The accident resulted in a broken neck and partial paralysis for Gilbreath. He required emergency surgery on his spine. According to his doctor in Tyler, he will require months of therapy to regain the use of his arms and legs. Because the driver of the vehicle did not have insurance, his family will bear the cost and provide...
City Council, School Board Polling Places for Saturday, May 6th
In the city of Sulphur Springs, residents will be electing two city council places. Candidates for Place 6 are Brad Burgin and Dan Froneburger. Charles Oxford’s name will appear on the ballot but he withdrew from the race after the ballots were printed. Kayla Price-Mitchell, current Place 6 Councilperson decided early on to not seek re-election. Candidates for Place 7 are incumbent John Sellers and Andy Lowen. Voting takes place at...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 26-May 2, 2017
April 26th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2560 in Mineola, at approximately 8:26 a.m., in reference to the reporting party’s vehicle being burned. The reporting party stated he did not know what caused the fire. At 11:25 p.m., on N. Beulah St. in Hawkins, a deputy pulled a driver over for an obscured license plate. Once he made contact with the driver, he smelled the marijuana, which gave him probable cause to search the vehicle....
Three Arrested for Burglary of Church; Fourth Individual Fled
May 5, 2017 – Three individuals were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity when they were apprehended at Weaver Baptist Church during a break-in Thursday afternoon. A fourth individual fled the scene but Hopkins County Deputies have his identifying information. The group pushed open a set of double doors to gain access to the church according to the findings of Hopkins County Deputies Kelly Wiser and...
Tira News May 5, 2017
by Jan Vaughn The Aiguier Cemetery Association homecoming will be coming up on Sunday, June 4th. A pot-luck lunch will be shared on the grounds at noon, and then there will be a brief business meeting. Also, mark you calendars for the Tira Homecoming, which is scheduled for Sunday, July 2nd. Watch for more details as the time approaches. Minnie (Hillis) Reagor wants to spread the word about the 2017 Hillis Family Reunion, which will...
Trees In The Landscape and Their Importance By Mario Villarino
Although many gardeners and homeowners pay close attention to lawns, trees in the landscape play a significant role in the value of the property as landscape and the reason is quite simple: A lawn can be prepared and re-established in one year, even when a complete overhaul is needed. Trees in the other hand, are a significant time and money investment in the landscape. Although our modern landscape technologies and companies can...
Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk? By Johanna Hicks
Hidden Lakes – Cooking with Chef Cruz Reminder Response has been very good for the “Cooking with Chef Cruz” event, to take place on Tuesday, June 6. As a reminder, early registration of $20 is due May 12. After May 12, registration goes up to $25. The first 20 people to register will have the privilege of serving on a tasting panel. Seating is limited, so don’t delay in registering! But let me back up and start from the beginning...
