City Cemetery Walk Sponsored by CNB and the Hopkins County Genealogical Society
Meet some of Hopkins County’s founding pioneers when you take the “Cemetery Walk” on Sunday November 11, 2018 from 2-4 pm in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. The tour will focus on the grave sites of 8 early settlers in Hopkins County. A brief presentation will be given by a costumed portrayal of each person. Cost to go on the tour is $10 person, and space is limited. Reserve your space at the Hopkins County...
Tuesday Early Vote: 519; 12 Voting Places Open November 6th
With Tuesday early voting from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. 519 cast early ballots. Tuesday was one of two days this week when the voting place will be open extended hours. Thursday will also offer extended hours for voting. Early voting continues through Friday this week. Wednesday and Friday hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th. Hopkins County voters may cast...
Blue Blazes “Boo Bash” n Carnival at SSHS on Nov. 3
The Sulphur Springs Wildcats “Blue Blazes” Dance Team is holding a fun-raising fundraiser on Saturday November 3, 2018 from 4-8 pm in the SSHS Cafeteria and Gym. Costumes are welcomed! Adult supervision is required. In the Gym there will be a haunted house, photo booth, carnival games and more for all ages of kids, and you can purchase pizza, nachos, cotton candy and all kinds of goodies. Admission is by armband at...
Brown Sentence to 60 Years in Probation Revocation Hearing Tuesday
October 30, 2018 – Eric Dwain Brown, 41, was sentenced to 60 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice when his probation was revoked in a hearing before t he court Tuesday morning. Brown was on probation for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams, a Felony 2. His original offense was in November, 2014. He was arrested for Violation of Probation August 6th of this...
Jarvis Christian College Choir to Appear in Paris, Texas on November 4, 2018
The Jarvis Christian College of Hawkins, Texas has a touring choir which will perform at First Christian Church of Paris, Texas on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2pm. The church is located at 780 20th NE Street. The choir has toured the Southeast and Midwest United States and appeared at conferences for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Additionally, the choir has invited members of the community to perform at their...
Pacific Park Plan Part of Parks and Open Space Master Plan
The first of three charrettes that will lead to a parks and open space master plan for the City of Sulphur Springs provided several ideas for the improvement of space and usage at Pacific Park. Two additional charrettes will focus on various parks and open spaces in the city as the city prepares to qualify for grants similar to the grants already received. In the past, the city has received a grant for Coleman Park improvements and...
First Ever “Out House Races” Part of Fall Festival Fun
Three winners were chosen during the first-ever “Outhouse Races” on October 27, 2018 the final day of the Hopkins County Fall Festival. First Place, Toothpick Construction “The Old Poop and Scoot” 2nd Place Clayton Homes “The Clayton Crapper” 3rd- Burnett’s Garage – The Wonder Team (not pictured)
Early Voting Numbers Remain High for 2018 Mid-Term Election
With 443 voting Monday, the total for early voting in Hopkins County continues to rise. Add to that total the 789 ballots received by mail thus far and early voting this year has already reached over 5,000 votes cast. Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, said her office sent out 960 requests for ballots by mail this year. Ballots by mail are available for those over 65-years of age. Shirley, who has served the county in four terms of...
Winners of Fall Festival First-Ever Hay Bale Decorating Contest
Shirley Patchen, committee chair for the 2018 Fall Festival Hay Bale Sculpture Contest, is shown with each of the winners in four categories following the announcement of winners on the grounds of the Fall Festival on October 27, 2018. There were over two dozen entries in the first-ever contest! Best of Show – East Texas Physical Therapy – Star Wars theme Janeen’s Country Cottage “Beauty Shop...
