The Yantis Catfish Classic Tournament and Community Event is for All Ages to Enjoy
Jerry E. Miller, businessmen and former long-time Mayor of Yantis, Texas, is now enjoying more time to fish these days. He is also getting excited about the annual Yantis Catfish Classic on Lake Fork set for the weekend of April 27 and 28. This catfish tournament is organized for everyone, from kids on up. It also has a $25,000 guaranteed cash payout, which goes to the top seven overall anglers in the two-day fishing contest,...
Louisiana, Georgia Men Reportedly Caught With Stolen Checks
Sulphur Springs police arrested two men Monday on a charge of theft-stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order. Police reported responding about 12:25 p.m. Monday to a complaint of a burglary in progress at a Gilmer Street auto business. Upon arrival, they contacted two men: a 39-year-old from Independence, Louisiana and a 37-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia. Officers reportedly discovered several stolen checks on them,...
City Closer To Gaining Ownership Of Old Thermo Mine Property
Sulphur Springs is one step closer to owning the Thermo mine property; the city receive the draft water permit, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. “For the city, that’s a major milestone passed in gaining ownership of the property,” said Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. There are still two steps, related to the bridge and road, to be achieved before that can occur, however, the city manger said. If those...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: “The Golden Age of Radio” PRESENTER: Ken Hanushek Ken Hanushek Ken Hanushek was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a BA in history from Grove City College, PA, a MS in political science from Auburn University, AL and a MS in history from Texas A&M, Commerce. Ken is a retired Air Force Lt....
Saltillo Scholarship Banquet/Auction a Success
The Kerry W. Garmon gym was filled with Saltillo school and community friends and families who turned out to make sure the 8th annual Memorial Scholarship fundraiser was a success. Following a welcome by Superintendent David Stickels and a thank you to the many sponsors who made the evening possible, everyone sat down to a great meal catered by Andy Wright and family, followed by some fun games of Bingo and a lively auction commanded...
Police: 1 Taken Into Custody, Investigation Into Rash of Vehicle Burglaries Ongoing
A teen was taken into custody early Sunday morning during an investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries in Sulphur Springs over the weekend, according to police. Interviews in connection with the cases were in progress Monday morning by police detectives, with additional charges possible in connection with the vehicle burglaries pending the ongoing investigation, police said Monday. The juvenile was allegedly detained by police...
NET Data, GHS Acquired By i3 Verticals
Northeast Texas Data and Graves Humphries Stahl (GHS), known collectively as NET Data, have been acquired by i3 Verticals, Inc. “After serving our local Texas governments for more than 35 years, we have taken a large leap forward toward a bigger and brighter future. This is an exciting move for our two companies as well as our customers. The sky’s the limit for growth and opportunity. We join a very talented team of companies...
Dinner Bell Menu For April 17th, 2019
Clayton Homes is Celebrating Easter Lunch with Dinner Bell Baked Ham with Balsamic Glaze Brunch Egg Casserole Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Spicy Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes Hot Rolls Garden Salad Easter Decor Coconut Cake Layered Coconut Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Enjoy an Easter themed lunch at Dinner Bell. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). We promise a great...
5 Arrested For Alleged Involvement In Cell Phone Thefts
Five Dallas area residents were jailed Friday afternoon on Interstate 30 in Cumby for their alleged involvement in the theft of four cell phones reported at T-Mobile in Sulphur Springs. Dai ‘Ja Lynquan Rose, 22, of Lancaster; and Brandon Ranard Tatum, 23, Raydarrius Rashad Brewer, Davionte Dupree Rockmore, 18, and Jeremiah Wayne Tatum, 21, all of Dallas, were arrested on an engaging in organized criminal activity charge....
