Hearts of Life Presents Diesel for Adoption
Diesel Diesel is approximately 1-2 years old, medium in size and believed to be a Shepherd/Cattle dog mix. He seeks your approval with almost everything he does. Diesel is very well behaved. He will walk and run with you on the leash as commanded. He is not very fond of cats however. Diesel’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts...
Chamber Connection October 18, 2018
The Stew Contest is almost here!! The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag. The 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 27th. Stew service will...
Hopkins County United Way Campaign Continues
Another successful Report Meeting for Hopkins County United Way Campaign volunteers. With Campaign pledges reported Wednesday of $22,793 and a campaign total to date of $49,558.20, the campaign is one step closer their their $165,000 goal. The next report meeting is planned for Tuesday, October 23, at 9:00 a.m., at the Texas AgriLife Extension office. A Give Back Event is set for Panda Express next Thursday, Oct. 25, from 10:00...
City Council Approves Development Agreement to Acquire Over 4000 Acres
Signing development agreement between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant Mining, LLC, are (left to right) Mayor John Sellers, City Manager Marc Maxwell, and City Attorney Jim McLeroy. A unanimous vote of the Sulphur Springs City Council to approve a development agreement between Luminant Mining Company LLC and the city that will lead to the city owning over 4,000 acres located between FM 1870 and State Highway 11 that was once a...
Rain Will Not Deter… They Are Arriving
The Cushman Are Coming.. The Cushman are Coming. Rain soaked from traveling from far West Texas, dedicated Cushman owners are arriving at the Sulphur Springs Civic Center. They have chosen Sulphur Springs as the site for their 2018 State Meet. The event begins in earnest October 17th. Keep an eye out for these classics, as they hit the streets of Sulphur Springs.
Man Dies from Wound as Law Enforcement Now Awaits Autopsy Report in Apparent Murder/Suicide
The body of Stephen Roy Wyatt, 60, of Sulphur Springs has been sent to the medical examiner’s office in Dallas Tuesday afternoon, according to Sulphur Springs Chief of Police Jay Sanders. Sanders said Wyatt was removed from life support around 10 a.m. Monday. His death follows an incident at his home Sunday that preliminary investigation shows a murder/suicide. However, no official ruling will be made until after the autopsy. Laura...
J-B Weld Co. Acquires FiberFix
MARIETTA, GA October 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — J-B Weld Co., the leader in epoxy and small package consumer DIY adhesives, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the FiberFix® brand of products from Spark Innovation, LLC. FiberFix is the world’s leading brand of pre-impregnated repair wraps, super strong repair tapes, specialty adhesive and patches sold under the FiberFix®, Heat Wrap™, Rigid Patch™, Flex Patch™ and 10X Tape™ brand...
Electrical Outage Affects 1,058 Oncor Customers Monday; Expected Restoration Time 4 p.m.
According to Oncor about 1,058 customers are without electrical power in the Sulphur Springs area. The primary area of outage is along South Broadway (reports of outage on west side of South Broadway) and along State Highway 11 in the Martin Springs area. Oncor expects electrical power to be restored to the outage area around 4 p.m.
