Fire Station # 20 Marks 20 Years Service on Southside
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley was joined by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom in welcoming guests to the Open House and and Anniversary Celebration of the Southside Fire Station on Texas Street on Friday January 4, 2019. Also present were several volunteers of county Fire units, Chamber of Commerce representatives, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and numerous current and past elected county officials. Interesting bits of...
Local Man Arrested for Possession of 10-grams of Meth and More
January 5, 2019 – When Brandon Wayne Pehl, 35, of Sulphur Springs, was stopped by a Sulphur Springs Police officer for a traffic offense, his defensive attitude and shaking hand let the officer to ask consent to search the vehicle. The result was 10-grams of methamphetamine in Pehl’s clothing, 18-grams of THC wax, a handgun, and a misdemeanor amount of marijuana. Brandon Wayne Pehl The methamphetamine was located in...
City Council to Meet Wednesday, January 9, 2019 for Second Public Hearing on Annexation
The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The meeting will follow a Tuesday meeting that includes the first public hearing on annexation for the two areas (see here). The following items will be discussed: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Conduct a Public Hearing...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for January 8, 2019
The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. 2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.: (a) Chris Brown, ARK-TEX Council of Governments Presentation; (b) David James, Assistant Fire Marshal, ISO...
2019 “Vegas” Gala Event to Benefit the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation
“What’s raised in Hopkins County stays in Hopkins County!” stated Meredith Caddell, CEO of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation. “What that means is, funds raised locally for hospital improvements stay right here in Hopkins County for use by our own CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Money we raise isn’t divided among other CHRISTUS hospitals in the network. And in the past few...
Hearts of Life Presents Tony for Adoption
Tony is approximately 2-3 years old and a very large mixed breed. He is very intelligent and has a relaxed nature. Tony does very well on a harness and enjoys his walks. He is somewhat independent, but still loves any and all affection from humans. Tony’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. If you are interested in meeting Tony, please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by...
Sulphur Springs Hotel Now Locally Owned and Operated; To Undergo Significant Renovation
Charles and Sharon Helm Sulphur Springs, TX (1/3/2019) – The hotel formerly known as the Holiday Inn Express in Sulphur Springs has recently changed ownership. Local residents, Charles and Sharon Helm, recently purchased the property and have begun the process of converting the hotel into a local brand by Choice, called Clarion Pointe. Clarion Pointe is part of the Choice family of hotels and is a new brand that will allow for...
Chamber Banquet Holds Networking, Catered Dinner and Community Awards
It is with great pleasure that the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Board of Directors invites you to the 93rd Annual Membership Banquet on Thursday, February 14, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The banquet will start with a Networking Cocktail half-hour beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the community awards will begin at 7 p.m. Please take this opportunity to bring your...
