Candidate Filing Now Open For 2 School Board Elections
At least two local school districts will be holding trustees elections this fall. Candidate filing for a place on the school board is now open in Cumby and North Hopkins school districts. cisd cumby Cumby ISD Cumby Independent School District will have three places to be determined in the Nov. 5 election. All three are full three-year seats on the board. Currently, Jason Hudson, Tony Aguilar and Jody Jarvis are serving in those...
Sulphur Springs Man In Hopkins County Jail For Second Time In A Month
Eduardo Austin Delgado Torres A 20-year-old Sulphur Springs man turned himself in early Tuesday morning on five violation of probation charges, marking the second time he has been in the county jail this month. Eduardo Austin Delgado Torres surrendered himself at Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center at 12:08 a.m. July 23 and was walked by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Lester into the county jail, according to arrest...
Shadow Renaissance Festival is July 26-28 at Civic Center
Shadow Renaissance Festival cast ready for the July 2019 event Shadow Renaissance Festival is in its second year of raising funds for Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. It is the goal of the 2019 RenFest to provide operational funding for the non-profit therapeutic center for a whole year. With the turnout of 3,500 people at the inaugural 2018 Festival, that seems a reachable goal. We talked with Kris Cobb, President of the...
Mount Vernon Woman Arrested In Hopkins County On Felony DWI Charge
Jennifer Wilkes A 63-year-old Mount Vernon woman’s reckless driving caught the attention of other motorists who reported her to authorities; an equipment violation lead to a traffic stop. However, Jennifer Wilkes was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated, a charge enhanced to a felony due to at least three prior DWI convictions, according to arrest reports. Wilkes was stopped about 7 p.m. July 22 on Interstate 30 at...
Shawls Of Love Create Gifts For Local Patients
Shawls of Love members Virginia Emerline, Dee Harder, Patricia Peacock and Hillis Bass Shawls of Love is a hard working group of individuals who crochet and knit items which are donated to hospitals, nursing homes and cancer centers for newborns, cancer and hospice patients. The group meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and brings the items they’ve made throughout the...
Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Plans 20th annual Quilt Show in Sulphur Springs on September 20,21 at The ROC
Quilters and quilt lovers will flock to Sulphur Springs during the weekend of Friday September 20 and Saturday September 21, 2019 to enjoy the over 100 quilts on display as well as the friendly welcome they always get in the Sulphur Springs downtown district. The local show is part of the ‘circuit’ of quilt shows in Texas, and draws repeat visitors from all over the state and beyond. The Quilt Show will feature antique...
Arkansas Woman Jailed For Marijuana Possession
An obscured license plate lead to a traffic stop and eventually a 28-year-old Bryant, Arkansas woman’s arrested for marijuana possession Sunday afternoon.Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Rebekah Saathoff stopped a Lexus just before 5 p.m. July 21, at mile marker 134 on Interstate 30 west for the license plate violation. As the trooper approached the sport utility vehicle from the passenger’s side, the woman inside...
Reilly Springs Jamboree Hosting Local Talent Monthly
Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Josh Davis Shows on the old schoolhouse stage are part of the colorful history of Reilly Springs, a small community in southeastern Hopkins County. The Reilly Springs Jamboree showcases country and gospel music performed by local talent and house band in a family friendly atmosphere which is smoke and alcohol free. Shows are scheduled on the third-Saturday night of each month. Josh Davis, an...
Dinner Bell Menu For July 24th, 2019
Sheriff’s Department is being Honored for Service Given Dinner Bell The Dinner Bell Ministry is grateful that each week the dining hall is set up and taken down by Trustees. This weekly endeavor creates a hospitable atmosphere for mealtime. Shepherd’s Pie Roasted Carrots in Tarragon Butter Glaze Okra and Tomatoes (from Tom Young’s garden) Salad Yeast Rolls Lemon Cake To Die For Skinny Lemon Cupcakes (the no added...
