Rex Hargrave
Rex Hargrave, 80, went to his eternal rest on June 3, 2020 at Meadow Lake Senior Living in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on February 10, 1940 to Johnnie B. and Fay Watkins Hargrave. He married Elisabeth Janhsen in 1972. Their lives have been blessed by two caring daughters and four precious grandchildren. Rex worked with the V.F. Corporation for 38 years. Before his retirement in 1999 he served as plant...
Dusty Goldsmith
Arnold “Dusty” Weston Goldsmith died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Sulphur Springs, TX after a brief illness. He was 90 years of age. Dusty was born on August 5, 1929 in Sulphur Springs, TX to John and Neely Turner Goldsmith. He spent most of his life in the dairy and beef cattle business. Dusty worked and saved until he was able to purchase a home and farm in the early 1950s. He continued working with his cattle until his late 80’s. He...
Paris Junior College Students Named to President and Dean’s List
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that over 160 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the dean’s list must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15 semester hours, and have no grade lower...
Tira News — June 3, 2020
By Jan Vaughn Mick Petty reported that Rex Hargrave, formerly of Tira, passed away. I don’t have any details, yet. We want to express our sympathy to the family. Please remember his wife, Beth, and the rest of the family in prayer. The Tira City Council met at the Community Center on Sunday afternoon. The group agreed to keep the Center closed through the month of June. Also, they discussed some needed projects and repairs and hope to...
Cynthia Jean Evans
Cynthia Jean Evans was born September 24, 1962, in Ft. Worth, TX to Dennis Ray Jordan and Shirley Jean Jordan. She attended Sulphur Springs ISD in her youth. She was a home maker who loved taking care of her family, home and making crafts. Cindy passed away unexpectedly May 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. She leaves behind her husband, Stan Evans, son, Kolby Clayton, grandchildren, Chanel Morris-Clayton and...
Sulphur Springs City Council Approves Purchase Of Sewer Truck
Sulphur Springs City Council approved purchase of a sewer truck during the regular council meeting conducted this week. Utilities Director James Jordan explained to the council that collection and distribution division of the utility department a 2009 truck to clean and unstop sewer main, vacuuming out manholes in which debris have collected. It was purchased in 2009 for $220,000. “Since then we have put that truck through the...
70-Year-Old Man Jailed Following A Truck Stop Disturbance
A 70-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on an aggravated assault with deadly weapon charge, following a truck stop disturbance late Wednesday morning, according to arrest reports. William John Allen (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at 10:38 a.m. June 3 at Love’s truck stop, where a disturbance was reported to have become physical. Upon arrival, officers spoke with both men reported to have been...
COVID-19 Testing Update: 924 Tests, 648 Negative, 249 Pending Tests In Hopkins County
Fewest Number Of COVID-19 Patients In Texas Hospitals In 6 Weeks May 27-June 3 marks the testing report period in a row in which 6 or more confirmed new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hopkins County. Conversely, the total number of screenings conducted slowed, with only 31 new tests conducted over the last week. Only 19 tests results came back over the last week, leaving a dozen more test results pending this week than on May 27,...
Missing Arkansas Man Found In Lake Cypress Springs
Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones Wednesday, June 3, reported an Arkansas man that had been unaccounted for Tuesday was found deceased Wednesday afternoon in Lake Cypress Springs. Below is Jones’ press release about it.
Governor Outlines Phase III Of Plan To Reopen Texas
All Businesses May Reopen at 50 Percent Capacity Immediately; Restaurants May Reopen at 75 Precent June 12 On Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Phase III of the plan to reopen the Texas economy, which is outlined in Executive Order GA-26, with additional details available online at https://open.texas.gov/ Governor Greg Abbott outlined plans for Phase III to reopen the Texas economy “As anticipated, the new positive...
