Texas Senate Meet & Greet
A Meet & Greet for two candidates for Texas Senate (District 2) will be held at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast on Tuesday, January 9th. The event is hosted by Sulphur Springs area retired school personnel and the group encourages anyone to attend. Both candidates will be given the opportunity to speak and answer questions with Kendall Scudder starting at 10am and Cindy Burkett beginning at 11am. The group also encourages all past...
Hall Announces His Bid for Re-Election to Texas Senate District 2
(Edgewood, TX) Senator Bob Hall announced that he has filed for re-election to the Texas Senate and has a strong campaign of grassroots leaders and conservative support for his re-election. “I have a proven, conservative record and, as your Senator, I have done exactly as I said I would when I first ran,” said Hall. “Support for my campaign is strong and continues to grow every day. People are proud to help re-elect someone who has...
Two Brothers Found Dead From Gun Shot Wounds New Years Day in Hopkins County
In a news release from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department: Deputies were dispatched to a residence just off County Road 2408 about 9:45 a.m. after communications officers received a call about the welfare of family members and, upon arrival, found two men dead of apparent gunshot wounds. Sheriff Lewis Tatum said told us there had been a history of violence between two brothers and the last time the brothers had been seen...
Hopkins County 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony Set
Dr. Ray Keck, President of Texas A & M Commerce, will serve as Master of Ceremony for the 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony is set for 7 p.m. January 15, 2018, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values...
10 Family Friendly Movies to Watch on New Years
By Savannah Owens As you wait on New Years Eve for the annual Time’s Square Celebration, ball drop, and countdown to 2018, take time to check out these classic films. There is something everyone can enjoy. Depending on your family’s favorite type of genres, you may prefer certain movies to others. Pick your favorite genre to start! Happy Ending: While you were sleeping (1995)- This movie is perfect for your...
Flies and How to Get Rid of Them By Mario Villarino
Happy New Year 2018! We at the Hopkins County Extension Office will like to wish you a safe and happy new year 2018!. Recently a heavy infestation of flies has been reported inside homes around Hopkins County. I know because I personally have found them around my home lately. The cold weather differential between outdoors and heated homes lures them inside looking for survival when cold weather prevails. According to Dr. Michael...
She Said She was Trying to Get Away From the Deputy
While on patrol, the Hopkins County Deputy clocked the speed of a 2013 Chevy Malibu at 105 mph on FM 69 Thursday morning. The deputy turned around and initiated a traffic stop. However, the driver of the Malibu failed to stop and continued for several miles finally stopping in a driveway on the South Service Road of I-30. After being advised of her rights, Brooke Sierra Hayward, 23, of Sulphur Springs stated she was trying to get away...
Nurses at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Honored With DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
December 28, 2017 – Nurses at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs (CMFH-SS) are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The January 2018 award recipient is Angel Raphael, RN in the ICU department for her attentiveness to patient needs and always creating a soothing and safe...
