Two Saltillo Men Charged in Weaver Cemetery Investigation
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum said his Criminal Investigators received leads from members of the community that have also been working vigilantly trying to solve the destruction of the Weaver Cemetery. Canyon Ray Davis, 17, of Saltillo, and Johnny Bench, 18, of Saltillo, were arrested for Tampering with Evidence and Davis was also arrested for Criminal Mischief. Davis additional charge relates to damage done to a church building...
AgriLife: Summer Picnics & Foodborne Illness
by Johanna Hicks Summer Picnics & Foodborne Illness – Not a Good Combo! Ahhh, summertime! Time for swimming, traveling, sleeping late, vacation, picnicking, summer camps, Vacation Bible School, and so much more. However, the extreme Texas summers can be brutal, especially when it comes to keeping picnic foods safe. Foodborne bacteria can multiply quickly in hot temperatures. Rebecca Dittmar, a...
Significant Weather Advisory: Strong Wind Possible, Heavy Rain in Western Hopkins County
A significant weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 6:15 p.m. Thursday for Western Hopkins County. A strong thunderstorm is being tracked by Doppler Radar between Cumby and Sulphur Springs, moving south at 15 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible in this storm. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
AgriLife: What is Wrong With My Tomato Plant?
by Mario Villarino If the leaves on your vegetable plants are twisted or curled, the problem could be environmental, chemical, or biological. Sometimes all the leaves on a plant are twisted or curled; sometimes only new growth has symptoms while older leaves are normal. Damage may start moderately then quickly begin to affect new growth. Damage to tomato and other vegetable plants may have one or a combination of causes (Figs. 1-5)....
Video Presentation: Make-a-Wish Presents a Trip to Disney Land and a Day at the Beach to Sulphur Springs Child with Rare Bone Disease
Make-a-Wish Foundation presented a trip to Disney Land and a day at the beach to Jakaden and his mother Cassandra Yarbrough. Eight (8) year old Jakaden was greeted by family, friends, and representatives of Make-a-Wish Wednesday afternoon at Pizza Hut in Sulphur Springs. The wish grantors surprised Jakaden with the trip that begins Monday. He will return June 16th. Jakaden has a rare bone disease. Anyone can make a request for a...
Look Up This Weekend for Hot Air Balloons As Part of Dairy Festival!
David Black jumped aboard the Dairy Festival Board about the same year that hot air ballooning became a permanent feature of the Festival. Since that time, he has flown or crewed for dozens of balloon pilots from all over the United States. During the early years, David even traveled to popular balloon festivals around the country to find out what made them fun, safe and attractive to pilots. Today, the Invitational balloon event...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Abby for Adoption
Abby is a lab mix and is approximately 8 years old. She’s a very happy, obedient and loving girl! She could easily be deemed the class clown! She loves to use her dog house for her stage and she does not want a mess in her kennel floor! Are you the family she’s been waiting for? Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, worming, spay and rabies. Please contact us to meet her in person!...
Chamber Connection June 7, 2018
The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is here! We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest. There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 5:30 p.m. on the REAR lawn of Shannon Oaks Church. We are moving the Ice Cream to the back of Shannon Oaks so that...
Jumper to Lead Hopkins County United Way 2018-2019 Campaign
Mike Jumper will serve as the 2018-2019 Hopkins County United Way Campaign Chair. Jumper and new board members were introduced at Wednesday’s United Way meeting in Sulphur Springs. The campaign begins with a workers luncheon at the Dairy Museum, September 19 and the Lead Donor Luncheon at Sulphur Springs Country Club, September 26. New Board members for the United Way Campaign are Chuck Askins, Debra Evans, and Jumper. The Budget and...
