Monday January 18, 2021 is MLK Day, a Day of Service
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday which honors the slain civil rights leader. Because it is a federal holiday, most federal and state employees have the day off. Locally, you will find most city and county government offices closed and no postal service or banking services. Around Hopkins County, many schools are observing a student holiday, while other schools are holding classes today. Some local businesses may...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Zoom Meeting Offers Interesting Indian Program
A Zoom meeting on the topic of The Historical Timeline of the Five Civilized Tribes will be presented on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada). Members and guests may register to attend the virtual meeting. Speaker will be Kathy Huber. She has been the Genealogy Librarian for the Tulsa (OK) City County Library for over 25 years. She manages the Genealogy Center and oversees all...
Jan. 18-22 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Jan. 18-22 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Tostada Casserole, Corn and Catalina Blend Vegetables Tuesday – Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Candied Carrots, Green Beans and a Roll Wednesday – Barbecue Rope...
SSMS Finishes First At 2021 Middle School District OAP Competition
The SSISD Fine Arts Department Saturday afternoon announced that the Sulphur Springs Middle School Theatre students finished first in the 2021 Middle School District One Act Play competition with their performance of David Saar’s “The Yellow Boat.” Six students also earned individual accolades for their acting. Emma Boatman was named Best Performer. Earning All Star Cast honors were Aiden Woodard, Layla Pogue and...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 18, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Jan. 18, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Hopkins County Records – Jan. 15, 2021
Marriage Licenses Kenneth Wayne Shaw Jr. and Syrica Rochelle LeonBrandon Jon Stowater and Mary Patricia Haddock Record books Land Deed Transactions G&L Custom Homes LLC to Ramito Padron; tract in the Shelby Thomas surveyG&L Custom LLc to Ramito Padron; tract in the Shelby Tunnage surveyPeggy Holloway, Lanell McKnight, Thomas McKnight, Louise Anne Quick, Bonnie L. Siri Kegian and James Donald White to Jill Joetta Sandell; tract...
Trading Post for January 14, 2021
For Sale: Craftsman 10″ table saw. 903 335 8666 Restored 8n Ford Tractor, new motor, new paint and tires. $2500 firm. Electric fiberglass body scooter 30 m range, like new, $1300. Laying Hens, $20 each. Jim 903 440 4148. Oak Pellet Stove, freestanding with glass doors. Four 40 pound bags of pellets come with it. Used only twice. 903-440-4148 Originally paid $1700 will take $750 Needing: someone who cleans houses. This couple...
Applications For Chamber Of Commerce President/CEO Position Now Available Online
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I wanted to let you all know that after five wonderful years here at the Chamber, I will be resigning my position in the middle of April. These five years have been some of my favorite in all of my career. I have met amazing people and learned more than I ever imagined I would. I want, very much, to be helpful in this transition. It is already time for that transition...
Trading Post for January 13, 2021
Restored 8n Ford Tractor, new motor, new paint and tires. $2500 firm. Electric fiberglass body scooter 30 m range, like new, $1300. Jim 903 440 4148. Oak Pellet Stove, freestanding with glass doors. Four 40 pound bags of pellets come with it. Used only twice. 903-440-4148 Originally paid $1700 will take $750 Needing: someone who cleans houses. This couple lives in the Brashear area. If you clean houses, or for more details, please...
Jan. 12 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities,12 New Cases, 6 Recoveries, 239 Active Cases
Texas Department of State Health Services and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management’s Jan. 12 COVID-19 updates show a slight increase in COVID-19 recoveries in Hopkins County and the patient count in the local COVID unit remained unchanged on Tuesday. However, two additional COVID-19 fatalities have been confirmed for Hopkins County and an average of 12 new coronavirus cases have been reported daily this week and...
