EMP Credits, Off-System Bridge And Chapter 381 ED Programs On Commissioners Court Agenda
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will hold a special court session Monday morning, Sept. 21, to consider items related to equivalent match projects, certain permits, a Chapter 381 agreement, longevity pay schedule and a grant contract. The commissioners will be asked to consider approving a resolution to perform authorized equivalent match projects, known as EMPs, and to receive excess EMP credit from Rains County and Hunt County...
Sept. 21-25, 2020 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Sept. 21-25, 2020 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Shepherds Pie, Broccoli and a Roll Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken and Rice, Egg Rolls and Oriental Vegetables Wednesday — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Wins Pair Of Matches On Saturday To Even Season Record At 2-2
At the beginning of the day Saturday, September 19, the Lady Cats Volleyball Team had an 0-2 season record. By the end of Saturday, the Lady Cats were 2-2. They had a good Saturday. They began in Pittsburg facing the Lady Pirates. The Lady Cats were hot from the start and soon led 19-7. The Lady Cats ended up winning the first set, 25-16. Sadie Washburn led the way with 7 kills in the first set. In the second set, both teams started...
Lady Cats Swept by Frisco Heritage Coyotes, 3-0
By Ross LaBenske The Frisco Heritage Coyotes swept the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats 3-0 in a game that involved no shortages of drama late Friday afternoon, September 18, in Frisco. Sulphur Springs Lady Cats vs. Frisco Heritage. Third and final set of the match. (Photo by Ross LaBenske) The Lady Cats fell behind early, due to a number of errors, and could not regain lost ground. The Coyotes ended up running away with the first set by a...
Virtual Hearings Slated For Rezoning Of Mine, Spence Street Properties
Special Use Permit Sought for West Industrial Drive Communication Tower The City of Sulphur Springs’ Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings for 2 rezoning proposals and 1 special use permit request. One hearing will focus on the proposed rezoning of a 10.84-acre tract of property generally located at the corner of Spence and Fisher Streets from heavy commercial to single family attached. Sulphur Springs sign...
Deputies Arrest 2 On Felony Warrants
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 2 on felony warrants Friday, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Rickey Leon Flatt Deputy Alvin Jordan took Ricky Leon Flatt into custody at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 18 following a State Highway 11 west at County Road 4738, according to sheriff’s reports. The 55-year-old Texarkana, Arkansas man was booked into Hopkins County jail on an Arkansas violation of...
Paris District Road Report for the week of Sept. 21, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 21, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They...
2 Men Caught With Contraband
Two men were caught with contraband overnight Friday, according to arrest reports. Jackson Street Controlled Substance Arrest No HCSO jail photo available for Kerry Lee Jones Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware of a drug transaction scheduled to occur Sept. 19. Sgt. Tanner Steward and Investigator Wade Sheets reported seeing 33-year-old Kerry Lee Jones of Cooper pick up another individual using a Chevrolet...
Avis Wyatt Kerns
Graveside service for Mrs. Avis Wyatt Kerns, 85, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Seymore Cemetery with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Kerns passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at her residence. Avis was born in Yantis, Texas, March 22, 1935, the daughter of JB Wyatt and Mattie Lee Landrum Wyatt. She was a Security Guard in the Banking Industry....
Harold Daniel
Funeral service for Harold Daniel, age 90, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2 p.m. at Murray- Orwosky Funeral Chapel on Sunday, September 20, 2020, with Adam Teer officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Kim Kenney, Adam Kenney, EricBergeron, Clay Daniel, Trent Daniel and Derek Burgess serving as pallbearers. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers....
