Jan. 4-8 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. 4-8 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Frito Chips and Cole Slaw Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Oriental Vegetables and an Egg Roll Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Malibu Vegetables and...
Trading Post for January 3, 2021
Needing: a housekeeper for an elderly couple. Needed one to two days a week. Located in the Dike area. For more details, please call, or text, 309-348-6546....
DSHS Includes Hopkins Among Counties In Areas With ‘High Hospitalizations’
Designation Could Have Impact on Local Businesses Texas Department of State Health Services on Jan. 2 listed Trauma Service Area F, which includes Hopkins County, among those in which COVID-19 patients account for a high percentage of the overall hospital capacity, or those having “high hospitalizations,” which could impact local businesses. According to the DSHS website, all counties in TSA F except Delta, Morris and Red...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 4, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Jan. 4, 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...
7 Elected County Officials, Sheriff’s Officers Participate In Jan. 1 Swearing-In
Hopkins County officials started 2021 with the swearing-in ceremony for officials elected to office in November. The second floor courtroom at Hopkins County Courthouse was packed at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, with family, friends and community members witnessing the oath of office and service issued to seven elected county officials and for the sheriff’s officers. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom welcomed everyone to what he...
Paris District Road Report for January 3, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 3, 2022. 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 cell phones,...
Tira News: Enjoying Family On Christmas, Wishing All A Happy New Year
By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd reports that the Tira Methodist Church had a candlelight service on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Yvonne Weir reports, “All of our kids and grandkids were here on Christmas Eve. We rented a bounce house and they had so much fun! Everyone left early, except Dacy’s family. Mike and Eli were hunting.” She adds, “Dustin and Natalie and their family stopped in on their way from Missouri on the 29th. Destri, Eben, and family...
Recently Elected, Appointed Hopkins County Officials To Be Sworn In Jan. 1
Recently elected and appointed Hopkins County officials are to be sworn in Jan. 1 during a special meeting of Hopkins County Commissioners Court. Once the oath of office is administered to the elected and appointed officials the Commissioners Court will then be asked to consider approving the bonds for those individuals. Taking the oath for the first time will be John Brian Beadle as Constable for Precinct 2. After Precinct 2...
Annual SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Class To Be Conducted Virtually
The annual SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Class will be conducted virtually this year, according to the National Weather Service and Sulphur Springs Police Department. The class is offered free for Delta, Fannin, Hopkins and Lamar Counties at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. SKYWARN® is a citizen volunteer program with 350,000-400,000 trained severe weather spotters, citizens volunteers who help keep their local communities safe by providing...
Trading Post for December 30, 2020
Locking gun cabinet for up to 6 guns. It also has a locking ammunition compartment. Must be picked up in Birthright area. $50 asking price is negotiable. Contact at 903-348-8801 For Sale: dinning room furniture. Also, for sale, living room furniture and other household items. For more details, please call Mary at 903-335-3235. Free 19″ color tv. Call 903 348 1473 Fender Electric Guitar, Like New. Has been checked out and works...
