PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop Conducts Advisory Meeting with Area Industry
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop was the site of an advisory committee meeting held recently to share with local and area industry what is going on and what is being taught in welding technology. Matt Siddens, the coordinator of the PJC Welding Program, said the purpose of meeting with industry representatives is to let them know what we are teaching, as well as gather their input on whether it is sufficient and if there is...
Local Woman Arrested for Burglaries in Lamar, Delta Counties; Stolen Property, Meth Found at Time of Arrest
Lamar and Delta County Sheriff’s offices requested the assistance of Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies in an arrest and recovery of stolen property that solved two separate burglaries in those counties. All of the stolen property was recovered including guns, computers, and located methamphetamine, according to Hopkins County Investigator Dennis Findley. Findley stated that local law enforcement went to a residence on CR 3568...
Yantis Mayor Jerry E. Miller Plans Annual Benefit Catfish Classic on May 5,6
Mayor Jerry E. Miller is planning this year’s Catfish Classic in memory of his longtime friend Ken Freeman of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions who passed away in late 2017. Ken was instrumental is getting the successful all-catfish tournament started on Lake Fork four years ago. “He will be missed but his memory will live on in this tourney and the men, women and children who will fish it this year”. You can sign up...
March Republican Meeting Hosts Run-off, City Council Candidates
Monday night at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center the county Republican Party hosted candidates for the May Run-off Elections for County Treasurer and for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Prior to statements made by each candidate and a question and answer session, non-partisan candidates for Sulphur Springs City Council spoke to the gathering for three to five minutes each in a “get acquainted” time. City Council...
A Flash Flood Watch In Effect 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28
National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas, northeast Texas, and south central Texas from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. Rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches will be common with isolated amounts up to 5 inches possible. Soils will saturate quickly and periods of heavy rain will likely result in rapid runoff and a potential for flash flooding....
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 83 Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 83 indictments late last week. A majority of the indictments were for Possession of a Controlled Substance. However, there were a number of other charges resulting in the indictments. Those arrested prior to indictment include: Ricky Lynn Hunt was indicted for two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Alejandro Castro Rodriguez was indicted for Smuggling of Persons. A grey Honda van with...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 28, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 28, 2018 Clayton Homes this week’s Community Partner. Baked Ham Slices Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Brunch Egg Casserole Spicy-Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes Holiday Honeycrisp Salad Hot Rolls Coconut Cake Decorated with Jelly Bean Eggs Pudding Trifle (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United...
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum presents 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sherriff Tatum hosted his eighth annual Easter Egg Hunt. There was face painting, contest giveaways, cake walks, egg hunts and much more! There was a bunch of families out enjoying the nice weather and all the fun activities. Trustees worked behind the scenes, cooking hot dogs, hamburgers, and Oil Field sausage, as well as helping to set out eggs for the different age groups. The sheriff’s office hosted a giveaway for kids from...
