Shadow Ranch’s “Mane Event” is First of It’s Kind for Sulphur Springs
Amounting to a benefit festival, The Mane Event was initially planned as a kick-off event to the 2-day Dressage event in the Civic Center, but turned out to be a fun stand-alone event on the evening of Friday July 21. It was a bit of an afterthought, organized by Shadow Ranch co-founders Pam Richardson and Marion Cox, along with Kris Cobb, a volunteer at Shadow Ranch. The women realized they could expand the 2-day horse event to...
What’s Happening at Tractor Supply?
Tractor Supply is getting “2 new Air-Conditioning systems”. Darryl Haidek was helping work on the install and explained that timing of installs varies since “none are the same..It’s hard to say how long it will take.” Hopefully Tractor Supply workers won’t have to wait too long in the Texas heat for their new air-conditioning! Tractor Supply New AC Tractor Supply New AC Tractor Supply New AC...
“Push-In” Ceremony at Hopkins County Fire Dept.
On Friday, July 21st, the Hopkins County Fire department held a “Push-In” Ceremony. There were over 50 people at the event including; Emily Glass, Rusty Posey, Kelley Fletcher, Robert Newsom, and many others, who helped Chief Endsley reverse and “push” the truck into the garage. Chief Endsley turned on the new truck’s lights and sirens, once the truck was proudly in the garage. The new 2017 Ferrara...
VFW Canteen Re-Opens July 21, 2017
According to VFW Canteen manager Toni Taylor, the facility s now open to the public as of Friday July 21, 2017. The VFW Canteen is located right next to the VFW Post Home at 1 Veterans Drive in Sulphur Springs, beside Bob Evans Foods. Toni reminds everyone that Karaoke Night is Saturday from 8:30 until 12:30. YOU can play pool free on Mondays from 7-9:30 pm. The VFW Canteen appreciates Veterans and it’s members and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 12-18, 2017
July 12th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1686 near Alba, at approximately 12:35 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies searched the residence and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 7:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure. Deputies were dispatched to Comanche near Quitman, at approximately 7:54 a.m., in reference to a...
Dress Rehearsal at The Lion King Jr.
Though the set and costumes for Disney’s The Lion King Jr. are impressive, it is the dedication and amazing talent of the young actors that is most impressive. From the youngest newbie to the most stage-seasoned youth, the group was focused and on point during it’s first full dress rehearsal experience on the big stage of SSHS Auditorium at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. David Woody, director, has over 20 years...
NETBIO Scholarships Awarded
Buyers, sellers and visitors attending the July 19 Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization cattle sale got to witness the presentation of five $1,000 college scholarships awarded to students majoring in agriculture. The scholarships are given in the name of Jim Jacobs and Dr. J. D. Norris, two men involved in organizing NETBIO and who served as directors before their deaths. NETBIO CEO Dwyatt Bell presented the scholarships and...
Murder-Suicide in Tira Community
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies, the SWAT team, and other law enforcement responded to a call in the Tira, TX Community where a murder, suicide took place Thursday evening. William Benefield, 70, contacted an individual regarding Benefield’s wife. The individual went to the home where they found Teresa Benefield, 61, dead. The individual called the Sheriff’s office. Law enforcement set up a perimeter around the home and began...
