Kenneth Hopper
Graveside service for Kenneth Hopper, age 84, Como will be held at 10:00 A.M on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Greenpond Cemetery with C.R. Chapman officiating and Claude Chapman, David Dodd, MikeDodd, Greg Ponder, Richard Teer, Kerry Bailey, friends at Crystal Feed Mills, buddies from the US Navy VF-141 “The Iron Angels” and the men at Lake Highlands Baptist Church serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10...
Lady Cats Volleyball Working on Fundamentals in August
After The Edge ended in late July, Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner gave her players a two week break. Sessions of skills and strength resumed August 10. Coach Dorner says she has had a consistent 36 players each day. She says they are working hard and are excited. Coach Dorner says she has split her team into hitters, passers and setters for individual work. There is a heavy emphasis on fundamentals. Coach Dorner says her...
Registration Activity at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs
Angel Cedillo-Martinez of Sulphur Springs, left, enters information for Education Opportunity Center Advisor Tonya Yeager as he prepares to enter PJC-Sulphur Springs Center this fall. The campus is open and advisors are available each day to register students. Scholarships and federal grant funds are available. The first day of the fall semester is Sept. 8. Registration Activity at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Fall...
Meet Daisy
“Meet Daisy! Daisy is a nine year-old black lab mix. After six years with a family, unfortunate circumstances brought her back to Hearts of Life. Daisy deserves another chance at being someone’s best friend. She is endlessly affectionate and gentle, making her the perfect companion for someone who is older and looking for a cuddle buddy. Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter, and rabies...
What Is 4-H All About by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas To prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence and adulthood, through a coordinated, long-term, progressive series of educational experiences that enhance life skills and develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive...
Former Sulphur Springs Trooper Making DPS History As One Of First Female Ranger Captains
August 11, 2020 – Three Texas Rangers, including a Ranger who began her DPS career in Sulphur Springs, are making history with their promotions to the rank of captain, according to Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS logo Wende Wakeman, who began her career as a DPS Trooper in Sulphur Springs, and Melba Saenz are the first two female Ranger captains in DPS history. James Thomas is the first-known Ranger in modern history...
Cumby, Sulphur Springs To Hold City Council Elections
Both Cumby and Sulphur Springs are scheduled to hold City Council elections on Nov. 3, each to fill two seats on the council. City of Cumby Cumby Municipal Building The City of Cumby had called for a special election in May to fill the open seats on the council. However, state election officials contacted city officials in April regarding the Cumby special election. All candidates for Places 1 and 2 in the May 2 election were...
Meal a Day Needs Cooks! Can You Volunteer?
During the weeks of Summer and COVID-19, volunteer help in the Meal a Day Kitchen has dwindled. The currently small cooking staff is carrying a load meant for more workers. The demand calls for 5 cooks per day, and on some days, there are only 2 or 3 cooks for that day’s shift. Thus, the cooking staff and and Director Karon Weatherman are seeking some additional help. Here are the current needs, based on a 5-day week. Monday...
Wanda Lou Williams Bonnette
Funeral service for Wanda Lou Williams Bonnette, age 77, of Winnsboro, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Black Oak Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Self and Chris Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12 noon. Interment will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Rockford Cemetery in Lamar County with James Morris, Ricky Self Jr, Eddie Wood, Kody Williams, Anthony Gonzalez, and Gary Hudson...
Good Start to 2020 Reported by County, Area School Supts
In a round of phone calls to school districts in and around Hopkins County on August 18, there was an overall positive response about the first days back at school from the Superintendent’s offices we spoke to today. Cumby ISD reports 88% in-class and 12% at-home attendance since school started on August 13, with about 400 students enrolled. According to Cindy Mannon in the Superintendent’s office, “we’ve had a...