“Updated” County Road Closure Sparks Community Conversation; Road Now Open
County Road 1170 is now open according to County Commissioner Precinct 1 Beth Wisenbaker. County Road 1170 in Precinct 1 of Hopkins County has been closed since June 20th due to heavy storms that hit the area and eroded the soil around two tank cars that are currently being used as a culvert. County Road 1170 is a heavily trafficked road and a vital part of the road network in southern Hopkins County. For several years there...
Tradin’ Post, Tuesday, June 28th, 2016:
Found: two dogs in the East Caney area. Call to identify… 903-335-9720… …
Tradin’ Post, Tuesday, June 28th, 2016:
For Sale: a strongly constructed power chair or scooter carrier with a spring aided built in ramp. “It fits nicely on the back of an SUV or a truck.” It can also be used to haul other items… It measures 30″ wide and 47″ long… … The ramp is 51″ long… … … Includes a rolling cart to store the carrier when not in use… … You can still lower your truck...
Your Invitation to Brashear Baptist Church 4th of July
Pastor David Burns and congregation of Brashear Baptist Church are planning another 4th of July extravaganza, and you’re invited! The community event is Monday July 4, 2016 starting at 6pm for the first serving of grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. Several freezers of homemade ice cream along with homemade brownies will be awaiting their guests inside the Family Life Center. There will also be plenty of soft drinks, tea and water...
H.L Harness Receives Plaque For His Accomplishments!
As a visible token of their fraternal love and grateful appreciation, This certificate was presented to H.L Harness on 6/24/2016 by his Brethren, the Masons Of Texas, with knowing that his years of service to the craft will continue to increase. H.L Harness has been a Master Mason for more then 50 years and will continue his service. H.L also used to haul milk. He started off with Brodie Koon which later became A.M.P.I. After 35 years...
Schlotzsky’s Opening Day Announced; DQ Managers Needed; Repavement Begins
Schlotzsky’s Deli and Cafe located on Gilmer ST has begin employee training for nine employees and the remainder of the employee will begin training some time after July 8th. The opening day for customers had been set for July 14th but has now been moved to July 28th. On the south side of Broadway, the site of the second Dairy Queen has been chosen and managers are needed. Anyone interested can apply at [email protected]. The...
Brashear Community Receives New Pressure Tank
The community of Brashear Tx, is receiving a new pressure tank which will be completed today June 27th. A construction worker on site was quoted as saying that the reason for the new tank was that the first the pressure tank was was built over 45 years ago. The Brashear Water Supply Corporation is building the new tank since the old tank was at risk of explosion. Brashear water tower Brashear water tower Brashear Water tower...
Meal-A-Day Menu, July 4th-8th
Meal A Day Menu July 4th – July 8th Monday Chili Cheese Dogs Cole Slaw Lays Potato Chips Tuesday Sliced Ham Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Wednesday Cheese Burger Casserole Ranch Style Beans Corn on the Cob Thursday Chicken Spectacular Stewed Squash Pickled Beets Friday Meatloaf Macaroni and Cheese California Blend Vegetables Roll Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director Senior Citizen’s Center 150 Martin Luther King...
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Of Directors Meeting
Hopkins County Hospital District will consider appointing a new member to the board and the process to employ a new Operations Manager for the Hospital District during their Board of Directors Meeting Tonight, June 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Plaza Conference Room. The board member seat is open following Ralph Preus’ term ending and no one filing for the place. In other action, the board will consider purchasing Dell computers...
Doug Bakenhaus, Symphony Conductor
For 14 years, you’ve seen this familiar face emceeing and conducting from the podium during the annual Independence Symphony Concerts in Sulphur Springs, coaxing and wringing the utmost energy and passion from every player on the stage. Who is this artist and where does he come from? Let’s find out a bit more about the man. Meet Dr. Douglas Bakenhaus, Music Director and Conductor of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony...




