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...
Weekend Early Voting Adds to Total for November 6th Election
Weekend early voting for the November 6th mid-term election netted an additional 417 votes. Saturday, 265 voted. Sunday, 152 voted. Early voting continues in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom. Early voting will also be available through November 2nd from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each weekday with the exception of Tuesday and Thursday when early ballots may be cast from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Debbie Shirley reminds voters to,...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Stew Team Named Honorable Mention Beef Stew
GOOD COOKSThe PJC-Sulphur Springs Center “stew crew” turned out some delicious beef stew at the Hopkins County Fall Festival’s 49th annual stew contest over the weekend. The cooks captured an honorable mention ribbon on their first try in the cook-off. The crew, from left, includes PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley, students and PTK members Sylvia Feijen and Parker Cummings, PJC-Sulphur Springs campus Assistant...
Flag Lowered to Half-Staff in Respect for Lives Lost at Pennsylvania Synagogue
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the act of violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Saturday, October 27th, all flags are to fly at half-staff by order of the President. Locally, the Hopkins County Marine Corp League has lowered flags at the Veterans Memorial and around the community.
Man Arrested For Failure to Stop and Render Aid
Armando Resendiz Hernandez, 33, of Sulphur Springs, fled the scene of a major accident with serious injuries at the corner of Jackson and Fuller Streets. He failed to stop and render aid to individuals involved in the accident. He was located at his residence and admitted to operating his vehicle in the accident. The arresting Sulphur Springs Police officer could smell the odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from Hernandez. At the...
