Sheriff Commends Officers for Drug Stop that Nets 553-grams of Ecstasy
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum commended Interdiction Officer Sgt. Harry Washington and Investigator Wade Sheets for the discovery of 553-grams of Ecstasy and an arrest made Wednesday. Tatum said his investigators and deputies are learning techniques and skills needed in the discovery of illegal drugs from Sgt. Washington. Tatum says Washington’s experience is a great asset to the department. Alejandro Trillo, Jr., 17, was...
Alliance Bank CEO Meets with President Trump
Washington, D.C.—Tom Sellers, CEO/President, of Alliance Bank, joined more than 100 community bankers and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) this week for a meeting with President Donald Trump and other top administration officials at the White House as part of the 2017 ICBA Capital Summit. In the meeting with President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, NEC Director Gary Cohn and Small Business Administration...
Hamburger Fundraiser for Heritage CCC
You may have noticed the office of Heritage Christian Counseling Center along the sidewalk on Connally Street in downtown Sulphur Springs, but may not know who the agency serves. The goal of the non-profit organization is to ensure that everyone in need of mental health care will receive the help they need, regardless of their ability to pay. According to Counselor Mary Lesche, their mission statement is to provide individual, family...
Chamber Connection May 11, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining us for this fun day! You know what else we need? Ice Cream Cooks!!!! Have you ever thought about entering your delicious...
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, 2017
The National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas. Today and Tonight expect a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across the region. Lightning strikes will be the main hazards with any storms. A few storms could be strong and may approach severe limits this afternoon. The main hazards will be large hail and strong winds. Isolated to widely scattered storms will also be...
Passion for Pints Blood Drive Sign Up Underway
Dairy Max and American Red Cross are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive, “Passion for Pints.” The event will take place on Thursday, June 8, at the Sulphur Springs VFW beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Hopkins County 4-H Clubs are assisting in recruiting donors. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County, at 903-885-3443 to sign up for a time slot by May 25. Each blood donor will receive a...
Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry May 13, 2017
The annual Holy Highway Girls Home Fish Fry Fundraiser is coming up Saturday May 13, 2017 from 5-7 pm on the lawn of Tabernacle Baptist Church at Pickton. Suggested donation is $10 per plate. There will be an auction of major items. Tables for 10 can be reserved by calling 903-866-3300.
Ladies of Grace Offer Ladies Seminar May 19, 20
Grace Family Church in Sulphur Springs plans a free 2-day ladies seminar sponsored by the Ladies of Grace church group. Public speaker Peggy Joyce Ruth, author of the book “Psalms 91” will teach from her book “Psalms 91” a book inspired for parents and children. “Psalms 91” would make a great graduation gift for your high school Senior. Ms. Ruth has authored five other books, has appeared on...
