Several Roads Closed Due To Flooding
Feb. 8, 2023- Several roads have been closed as of late due to mass flooding on multiple roads. Several roads are currently impassable and others are covered in water and may become impassable. Also, FM2285 is closed behind the dam of lake Sulphur Springs as water has flowed through emergency spillway crossing the roadway Impassable: FM 1567 W at county line FM 3236 around CR 4508 & CR 3512 CR 4766 FM 2653 just north of I-30 CR...
Brisket Cook-off At Pacific Park
Feb. 8, 2023 – Grill Master BBQ Brisket Cook-Off will take place Saturday March 25 at Pacific Park for all those looking to see who is the best at brisket cooking. Judging will take place at 11am, briskets must be made at the park. For more information Contact Jonny Wright at 903-335-6646 For directions click: Pacific Park Sulphur Springs
Meal-A-Day Menu And Senior Citizen Center Calendar Feb. 13-17, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Feb. 13-17, 2023 includes: MONDAY, Feb. 13- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Beans and a Roll TUESDAY, Feb. 14- Southwest Baked Omelette, Seasoned Potatoes and a Strawberry Smoothie WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15-...
Limb Removal Safety, By Mario Villarino
Feb. 7, 2023- The recent ice storm created a lot of damage in aged and mature trees. From “up the hill” where I live in Sulphur Springs, I could see the extreme damage of weight of the ice in power lines and tree branches. Life with many others properties, I started the recovery process after the storm by evaluated the magnitude and type of damage suffered. Upon evaluation, it was clear to us that the removal of tree material was too...
Chamber Connection – Feb. 8
The date is April 8, 2024, and it’s happening in Sulphur Springs. We are talking about the next total solar eclipse that is visible in the United States. Sulphur Springs is on the centerline for that eclipse, and we are expecting that Hopkins County will double its population for that weekend with people traveling literally from around the world to view the spectacular natural event. Sulphur Springs has one of the longest viewing...
Dike Residents Clear Major Hurdle Towards Incorporation
Dike residents’ request to have an incorporation election has finally been granted by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom after almost six months of waiting. Residents filed the necessary paperwork back in August of 2022 ahead of the deadline for the November election cycle, but were denied a spot on the ballot. Considerable back and forth communications between Dike residents and Hopkins County culminated today as Judge Robert...
**UPDATE**Eclipse Meeting Schedule
Feb. 7, 2023- This is the New schedule for the Eclipse meetings this week, rescheduled from last week due to the ice storm. Entertainment and Lodging — 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 Administration and Planning – 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3 Events – 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6 Marketing/Community Engagement – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Safety and Logistics (infrastructure) – 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Events/Entertainment/Lodging...
Gafford Chapel Church Stew, Chili And Auction
Feb. 7, 2023 – Gafford Chapel Church will be having chili and stew on Feb. 11 at 5 pm, anyone is welcome to come by and get a bowl of their choice. Gafford Chapel Church will also be hosting a auction along with the chili and stew starting at 6:30 pm. Donations to the church are always accepted. Located at: 6491 TX-11, Sulphur Springs
Flint Resident Attempts to Avoid Arrest in Corolla
February 6, 2023 – A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a white Toyota Corolla traveling on highway 154. The vehicle had defective license plate light. A traffic stop was initiated with overhead lights to conduct a traffic stop near County Road 2174 on Highway 154 South. Quaylan Anthony Marquise Brown The vehicle slowed down but continued to travel northbound. The vehicle continued into Sulphur Springs, past Walmart...
Sulphur Springs Police Looking For Suspect In Storage Building Break-In
Feb. 3, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police are looking for man who broke into two climate controlled storage buildings on Jan. 30, at approximately 1:05 am. The suspect removed guns, ammo, a crossbow and several other items from the storage buildings located at 750 Wildcat Way. Sulphur Springs Police Dept. is requesting that anyone with info regarding this incident or that can Identify this suspect to contact Lt. Estes at 903...
