Early Voting for November General Election Underway
Early voting underway for the November 6th General Election as of Monday. Early voting in Hopkins County takes place at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom on Jefferson Street. Early voting is Monday through Friday, October 22-November 2, 2018. Early voting each day is 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. except Tuesday, October 30th and Thursday, November 1st, when the early voting location is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting...
Man Wanted in Nebraska Arrested Locally
Sulphur Springs Police were contacted by the FBI and asked to add additional charges to an arrest made. SSPD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Industrial Driver where Christopher Charles Heinz, 29, of Romulus, Michigan was attempting to use false information to obtain cellular devises. He was wanted on outstanding indictments from the United States District Court (District Court of Nebraska). Prior to the officers arriving,...
School Zone Speed Limits Established for SSHS on Houston Street
Flashing school zone speed signs have been placed on Houston Street at the high school in Sulphur Springs. The signs were being put in place Monday morning. The signs, placed by the City of Sulphur Springs were requested by Chief of Police Jay Sanders in response to concerns regarding the speed along the four lane Houston Street. Drivers are reminded to slow to 35 mph when the lights are flashing.
North East Texas Rural Transportation Summit Set for November 1, 2018
North East Texas Rural Transportation Summit Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Morris, Rains, Red River, Titus, Wood One thing Northeast Texans have in common is the dependence on improved transportation for our rural area. Each city and county in the region has identified needed highway improvements such as safety concerns, increased capacity, maintenance or improved design to meet the changing needs...
Saltillo Fall Carnival Set for Friday, October 26, 2018
JOIN US FOR THE SALTILLO FALL CARNIVAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 STEW & CHILI DONATION 5:30-7:00 P.M. IN THE CAFETERIA QUEEN’S CORONATION $1 ADMISSION @ 7:00 P.M. CARNIVAL BOOTHS AND BINGO TO FOLLOW ALL NIGHT BINGO BANDS-$20 (1 BAND PER CARD) CONCESSION STAND OPENS @ 7:30 P.M. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE FRIDAY DURING SCHOOL HOURS: 1 BUNDLE OF 20- $5.00 WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE FOR A FUN FILLED FAMILY...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 24, 2018
Dinner Bell October 24, 2018 Community Partner: Pizza Inn Menu: Look at the Community Partner and the main item on the menu is obvious! Assorted Pizzas Super Salad (salad with additional vegetables) Peach Cobbler Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream Baked Peaches (a no sugar added dessert) No matter the weather join us for a Pizza Party! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church)....
Pigweed By Pam Jorgenson
by Pam Jorgenson a Hopkins County Master Gardener When you step outside your driveway, sidewalk or even your flower bed, you will probably see pigweed, also known as portulaca or purslane. What is that? Well, it’s usually considered a weed in NE Texas, to be pulled up and tossed. But it isn’t. It is a highly nutritious vegetable. It is scientifically...
Local Walk One of a World-wide Effort to Raise Awareness Regarding Human Trafficking
Walk to raise awareness regarding Human slavery Saturday morning on Celebration Plaza approximately 20 people walked to bring awareness and raise funds to support the mission of A21, an organization that seeks to abolish human trafficking in the 21st century. The local Walk For Freedom was one of over 457 walks in cities around the world within a 24 hour period. Carrie Knuckolls, local realtor and an organizer of the event, said...
