No Mail Day Three
It’s day three for no mail delivery in Sulphur Springs as a mercury spill created a hazmat event that shut down the Dallas area mail regional distribution center for much of Northeast and East Texas. From the Sulphur Springs are to the Tyler area no postal deliveries other than local bulk mail has been delivered for the past three days. The disruption of mail delivery is disrupting activities for local businesses in billing and...
Gilbert Found Guilty of Murder
Gavin Heath Gilbert, 17, of Hopkins County was found guilty of murder Friday shortly after 11 a.m. Gilbert is guilty of first degree murder of Tyrese Pryor, 18, of Sulphur Springs. A Hopkins County Jury reached the decision in approximately 30 minutes after closing arguments were presented. The jury will return at 1 p.m. to begin the sentencing phase of the trial. The range of punishment for first degree murder is 5 years to life. A...
T-Shirt Design Chosen by Chamber Board
Winning design for t-shirts, hoodies, and marketing items for the 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Cookoff has been chosen and was announced Thursday, August 9th by members of the Chamber Board of Directors. The design for the 2018 stew contest was created by Jessica Akers with Latson’s Print Services.
No Mail Today; Second Day for No Mail Delivered to Local Post Office
August 9, 2018 – For the second day mail delivery in Sulphur Springs has been affected by a hazmat event at the regional postal distribution center. A third day may be added according to sources. The disruption of mail delivery is affecting local businesses in billing and receiving payments from customers. … please wait for seven days after receiving your Informed Delivery email before reporting your mail missing. Local...
Cumby Man Arrested for Theft; Stolen Property Recovered
On Private Road 4730 near Cumby, Hopkins County Deputies located stolen property including two stolen Dodge Dually Trucks, two Yamaha jet skis and trailer, and a Big Bear four wheeler. Michael Wayne Putman, 44, was placed in custody after the items were confirmed as stolen. The deputy responded to the location after information was received that the stolen property might be at the Private Road address. The information was passed on to...
Chamber Connection, August 9, 2018
The 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest is officially under way! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Bandit for Adoption
Bandit is a 13 year old, large mixed breed senior who truly needs a loving home. He is a little shy until he gets comfortable with you, but once he does, you both will forget he is 13. He would make an awesome lazy cuddle buddy or porch pooch, but he does like his toys too, according to Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. He would thrive best as an only pet because the young four-leggers do tend to annoy him sometimes. He is not shy...
County Inmates Assist Cemetery
When the Greenview Cemetery Board considered the cost of a new fence as a deterrent to wild hogs, they determined to fix the old fence due to the expense. Hopkins County Jail inmates also came to their aid. Inmates, under the supervision of work supervisor Lee Glenn with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, cleared about 750 ft. of brush and trees that needed to be cleaned from the old fence so that it could be patched. ...
I-30 Rest Areas Near Mt. Vernon Are Closed
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today advised travelers on I-30 that both rest areas near Mt. Vernon, Texas, in Franklin County will be closed beginning Aug. 8. The closure will begin during the afternoon. These travel facilities require inspection and maintenance that require this closure. TxDOT officials will keep travelers updated with further advisories as needed. TxDot logo
