5 Felony Controlled Substance and Marijuana Arrests July 31-Aug. 3, 2021
Local authorities made five felony controlled substance and marijuana arrests from Aug. 1-4, 2021, according to arrest and jail reports. Tacka Dashell Gotcher Tacka Dashell Gotcher was involved in a Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigation in which an undercover purchase of methamphetamine took place the previous day, SCU Lt. Mark Estes alleged in arrest reports. The SCU officers secured a felony warrant for...
Cow-A-Bunga: Cowhide Care in Sulphur Springs
The Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs has finally given their much loved cow mascots a needed face lift. Crews were out refreshing the giant cows with a new coat of paint on August 3rd and 4th. SW Dairy Cows-New Paint 2 SW Dairy Cows-New Paint 1 SW Dairy Cows-New Paint 3 Be sure to stop by the museum to check out and take a photo with the cows and help them show off their beautiful new...
Cumby ISD Meet The Teacher And Title I Parent Meetings Set
Cumby Independent School District administrators have announced the 2021-22 school day schedule and dates for parents to visit the school. The Cumby ISD Meet the Teacher and Title I Parent Meetings will be held on two different days based on grade level. On Thursday, Aug. 5, parents of pre-kindergarten students are to meet in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. to go over brief information, then will have the opportunity from 5:45 to 7 p.m. to...
How to Get the Biggest and Best Yields For Cattle, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The beef industry in Texas is huge. As I was reporting on this during the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services Beef Cattle Short Course many topics presented during this event related to ranch profitability. Profitability is defined by Dr. Dan Posey, Extension Veterinarian as net return to owner’s equity;...
Construction Of Senior Citizens Center Building Still On Hold
Construction of a new senior citizens center is still on hold, following Sulphur Springs City Council’s rejection Tuesday of the lone bid submitted for a pre-engineered metal building. The Grays Building continues to have aluminum panels in place of roll-up doors on the portion of the building facing the park. Senior Citizens Center In November 2020, the construction manager advisor for the project estimated the pre-engineered...
Hopkins County Woman Earns Royal Ms. Elite US United Title
Linda Hawk-Pickle Hill who resides in the Reilly Springs area of Hopkins County earned the crown in her age division this summer during an intensive competition focusing on poise and professionalism. She now carries her title and furthers her cause through public appearances with a platform of breast cancer awareness and education. Like many others, Linda Hawk-Pickle Hill ‘cut her teeth’ in pageantry as an adult. In...
Chamber Connection – August 3
30 Businesses Featured At Aug. 5 Chamber Showcase By Butch Burney Don’t miss out on the premiere networking opportunity of the summer with the Chamber Showcase Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. There will be 30 businesses there, with samples and information about them and their services. Additionally, each business will have a gift or gift card to give away, so that’s up to 30 gift cards going to 30 lucky...
Residents Discuss What To Do Next In Fight Against Planned Dike Solar Plant
Battle Over Proposed Solar Plant In Dike Receives Attention From National Media Monday Dike residents Sunday discussed the next round in their fight to prevent a solar plant from being constructed in their community. Cynthia Martin’s petition to the 62nd Judicial District Court for a temporary restraining order and injunction were denied last month, but neither she nor the Dike residents in opposition allowed Judge Will...
CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs Hosts COVID Vaccine Clinic Fridays in Hospital Lobby, Blood Drive Aug. 18 In Front Parking Lot
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 3, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, holly.ragan@christushealth.org Thank you for your patience! Due to a sharp increase in Emergency Room visits...
KRVA SUMMER FUN GIVEAWAY- Part 4
The Final KRVA Summer Fun Giveaway package is here! TWO lucky winners will receive our Family Fun ticket package! The Family Fun Ticket Package includes: 5 tickets for Hawaiian Falls, 4 Tickets to the Rangers game on August 8th, 2 tickets for Mom and Dad to see Cheap Trick at Billy Bobs on August 6th, 4 tickets to the John Wayne: An American Experience, and 4 tickets to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. This is a great way to have some...
