POW/MIA Day Observance Features Del Frances’ Proclamation Friday
The Military Coalition will be at Celebration Plaza Friday, September 16th for POW/MIA Day. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. when Mayor Emily Glass will present Del Frances with a proclamation for his effort and commitment during his Ride for Recognition. Frances’ Ride for Recognition brought attention to the 74 sailors lost in the collision of the Evans and Melbourne on June 3rd, 1969, as he sought to have their names added to...
Agrilife: Private Applicator Training Scheduled for October 12, 2016 in Sulphur Springs
A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on: Personally owned property; Rented property Property owned by his or her employer; Property under his or her general control; or The property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between...
Chamber Connection
by Lezley Brown So, tomorrow is the day!!! Friday, September 16th, is the deadline to enter the stew contest and KEEP YOUR SITE from last year. On Monday, September 19th, you may come by the Chamber and choose a new site based on availability. Cooks may sign up any time after the 16th, but they will have to choose a new site. The 47th Annual Stew Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, and that will be here before you...
Meth Arrest Made in Traffic Stop
Christopher Wayne Paris, 36, of Nash Texas was stopped at the 127-mile marker on I-30 near Loop 301E Thursday. He was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. Paris is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but under 4-grams. He is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $25,000 bond.
Mother Charged with Injury to a Child When Newborn Tested Positive for Narcotics
When the Special Crimes Unit solved thirty-two car burglaries in the City of Sulphur Springs in June of this year, they contacted Child Protective Services to begin an investigation that ended Wednesday with the arrest of Maegan Deleyn Strawn, 21, of Sulphur Springs on a warrant for Injury to a Child with Intent Bodily Injury, a Felony 3. At the time of the burglaries, Strawn was pregnant as she burglarized the vehicles walking along...
“Do the Stew” Theme for 47th Annual Hopkins County Stew Cook-off
“Do the Stew” is the 2016 theme for 47th Annual Hopkins County Stew Cook-off, according to Lezlie Brown, Executive Director for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The theme will be featured in all levels of activity for the stew. The Stew Cook-off is October 22nd. On Monday, September 19, all unclaimed stew sites will be open to new cooks or to returning cooks who would like a new site location. After September 19th,...
New Signs Announce CHRISTUS Presence; Reflect Name Change
New signs announce the new name of the local hospital in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Signage at the main entrance to the hospital and at the emergency/out-patient entrance now reflect the name CHRISTUS Mother Frances replacing the Memorial Hospital signs. CHRISTUS Health, an international, faith-based, not-for-profit health system headquartered in Irving, Texas finalized an agreement with The Hopkins County Hospital District...
