No Mail Today; Second Day for No Mail Delivered to Local Post Office
August 9, 2018 – For the second day mail delivery in Sulphur Springs has been affected by a hazmat event at the regional postal distribution center. A third day may be added according to sources. The disruption of mail delivery is affecting local businesses in billing and receiving payments from customers. … please wait for seven days after receiving your Informed Delivery email before reporting your mail missing. Local...
Local Hospital Observes National Breastfeeding Month with an August 17 Event
About three years ago, Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Sulphur Springs implemented the “Texas Ten-Step Program” which advocates education and support for moms of newborns who are interested in breastfeeding their babies. The program puts goals in place which help moms be successful in giving their babies the best start to a healthy life. From this program, a local support group got started. BIBS, or Breastfeeding is...
Cumby Man Arrested for Theft; Stolen Property Recovered
On Private Road 4730 near Cumby, Hopkins County Deputies located stolen property including two stolen Dodge Dually Trucks, two Yamaha jet skis and trailer, and a Big Bear four wheeler. Michael Wayne Putman, 44, was placed in custody after the items were confirmed as stolen. The deputy responded to the location after information was received that the stolen property might be at the Private Road address. The information was passed on to...
Chamber Connection, August 9, 2018
The 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest is officially under way! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Wildcat Team Tennis Seeking First Win
For a third straight day, the Wildcats’ team tennis squad played fairly well but not well enough to get in the win column. Spring Hill topped the Wildcats, 12-7 at the Wildcat Tennis Complex Wednesday. The Wildcats slipped to 0-4 for the season. While some of the Wildcats’ higher seeds struggled to win matches, Coach Tony Martinez got solid performances from several lower seeds. One high seed continued to play excellent...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Bandit for Adoption
Bandit is a 13 year old, large mixed breed senior who truly needs a loving home. He is a little shy until he gets comfortable with you, but once he does, you both will forget he is 13. He would make an awesome lazy cuddle buddy or porch pooch, but he does like his toys too, according to Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. He would thrive best as an only pet because the young four-leggers do tend to annoy him sometimes. He is not shy...
County Inmates Assist Cemetery
When the Greenview Cemetery Board considered the cost of a new fence as a deterrent to wild hogs, they determined to fix the old fence due to the expense. Hopkins County Jail inmates also came to their aid. Inmates, under the supervision of work supervisor Lee Glenn with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, cleared about 750 ft. of brush and trees that needed to be cleaned from the old fence so that it could be patched. ...
I-30 Rest Areas Near Mt. Vernon Are Closed
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today advised travelers on I-30 that both rest areas near Mt. Vernon, Texas, in Franklin County will be closed beginning Aug. 8. The closure will begin during the afternoon. These travel facilities require inspection and maintenance that require this closure. TxDOT officials will keep travelers updated with further advisories as needed. TxDot logo
City Council August Meeting; Charter Review Committee Appointment Postponed; Hear Public Input on Taxes, Homeless, Human Trafficking
Sulphur Springs City Council reviewed open meetings laws, including updates related to technology, approved the community facilities agreement for Roy Lee Beezley addition, postponed the appointment of a charter review committee, and heard five individuals during public form Tuesday night during their regular August session. The council also approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between the city and Saputo Dairy...
