Non-Threatening Thunderstorms Move through Hopkins County Wednesday Night
Cloud to ground lightening and moderate to heavy rainfall is the only threat of the non-severe thunderstorms moving through Hopkins County around 11 p.m. Wednesday night. No weather advisory, watch or warning has been issued for the immediate area. These storms should have passed through by midnight. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday and a 30-40% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. At...
CANHelp Back to School Fair: Registration Update
It’s time to register for school supplies for the 2017 Back to School Fair; benefiting youth and families in the Hopkins County area. The registration process for school supplies began on July 3rd at CANHelp. School supplies and back packs will be the only thing needing to be registered for in advance. CANHelp’s previous school supplies drives were extremely successful and they averaged 300-400 families each year. Through...
VFW Post 8560 Hosts July 4th Cookout for Public
Local VFW and Auxiliary officers grilled burgers and hot dogs and invited the public to share the meal with them on July 4, 2017. Post Quartermaster Travis Estes shared the history of the July 4 celebration and encouraged everyone to remember that freedom isn’t free but comes with a high price; the personal sacrifices of individual members of our nation’s military. Post Chaplain Phil Lockwood led the group in prayer...
Revolver Found Under Bed at Assault Call
Hopkins County Deputies responded to a call in reference to an assault that occurred on CR1100 July 4th around 9 a.m. Anthony Wayne Worley, 52, admitted to having a revolver in his possession. A records check showed him to be a convicted felon. The weapon was found underneath the bed in the residence. Worley was arrested and booked into Hopkins County jail charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. He is being held on a $10,000...
Old Saltillo Cemetery Annual Memorial Day Sunday July 16
Please bring several of your family favorite dishes to be served in a buffet style. Plates, utensils and drinks will be provided. If you wish to eat outdoors, tables will be provided or you can bring your own. Working hard to maintain the Old Saltillo Cemetery is the Board of Directors: Randy Agee, Ryan Agee, Lou Briley Daniel, Vivian Dennis- Monzingo, Nat Gibbs, Johnny McAfee, Barbara Conley Norris, Kennith Patrick and Chris Dennis...
Dinner Bell Menu For July 5, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for July 5th, 2017 Carol and Don Worsham and Family is this week’s wonderful Community Partner. The Menu: Hamburger Steak and Brown Onion Gravy Mashed Potatoes Field Peas with Snaps Slang Jang Buttered French Bread Slices Fresh Peach Cobbler Tea or Water Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Meal-a-Day Needs Volunteer Cooks for Wednesday, Thursday Each Week
Meal-a-Day is in need of cooks for Wednesday and Thursday. Meal-a-day provides meals Monday through Friday for senior adults at the Senior Center on MLK Boulevard and delivers meals to those who are unable to go to the center. If you would like to volunteer a few hours of your time, call Karon Weatherman 903-885-1661 or email [email protected].
Disturbance Leads to Drug Arrest
Hopkins County Deputies responded to a disturbance on CR 2335 Monday evening around 6 p.m. where they found Jimmy De Odell, 59, who had knowingly pulled a trailer which held another individual. That individual had fallen inside the trailer. Odell was arrested for simple assault. However, the arresting officer noted bruxism, a clinching of the jaw muscles which is associated with methamphetamine use. The deputy was given consent to...
