COVID-19 Mobile Test Collection Sites In Texas
COVID-19 mobile test collection was conducted free Thursday at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center as well as at Cooper Elementary School. A map of current and upcoming COVID-19 mobile, drive-thru and walk-in testing sites throughout Texas (like the one above) can be viewed at covidtest.tdem.texas.gov. Anyone who registered either online or by phone could drive up to have a sample taken by swab. Thursday at 12:30 p.m. the mobile test...
What’s In A Name: Heirloom, Hybrids And GMOs?
By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener When it comes to understanding and distinguishing the difference between heirloom plants, the lines may be a bit blurry to the home gardener. Heirloom Plants If you’re part of the baby boomer generation, your grandparents, and probably your parents grew heirloom vegetables almost exclusively. Most heirloom seeds have been handed down from generation to generation — most regions of the...
Mike Patterson
Private graveside service for Mike Patterson age 68, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Posey Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, TX on May 02, 2020. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Patterson, Sr. passed away at his residence in Sulphur Springs, TX. Mike Patterson, Sr. was born on October 31, 1951 in Sulphur Springs to J.H. and Bobbie LaJoy Patterson. He married Sherrill Patterson on July 15, 1977. He proudly served the US Navy and...
Lavenia Mobley
Private funeral service for Lavenia Mobley, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darel Roach officiating. Interment will take place at Ridgeway Cemetery with Tommy Mobley, Eric Jackson, Bryan Holt, Billy Logsdon, Mason Virgel, Richard Holt and Russell Melton serving as pallbearers and Dean Mobley, Glenn Mobley, Billy Scott, and Doug Doss as honorary...
Kellena Hambrick
Private graveside service for Kellena Hambrick age 90, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Shooks Chapel in Sulphur Springs, TX on Friday May 01, 2020. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Hambrick passed away at her residence in Sulphur Springs, TX. Kellena was born on February 26, 1930 in Bethel Springs, TN to Dennis Wells and Clarissa Anne Reynolds. She married GB Hambrick in Biggers, AR on March 1, 1947. She was the proud owner...
SSHS Seniors, Parents Receive Graduation Update
Sulphur Springs High School Principal Derek Driver and sponsor Mylissa Bailey Wednesday night held a Facebook live event on the SSHS Student Council Facebook Page to provide additional information for seniors and parents regarding graduation and end of the year information. While an honors breakfast and awards program are not possible this year, SSHS seniors will receive scholarship and honors recognition at graduation. SSSH seniors...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Child Sex Charge
A 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on a child sex charge early Thursday morning. Shalik Dayron Reed (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Patterson took Shalik Dayron Reed into custody at 12:50 a.m. April 30 in the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office lobby and escorted him into Hopkins County jail. Reed was booked on a warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The offense, investigated by...
Kindness Matters: Vender Wright Sings to Residents of Carriage House Manor
Vendor sings familiar favorites acapella and shouts “Thank you, Jesus” often during her joyful presentation Vender is not only the talented Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic 2019, she is a loving and gifted singer who volunteers regularly at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home in Sulphur Springs. “Though she doesn’t have a family member in residence here, she likes to come out to cheer people up and lift their...
Handgun Complaint Resulted In Two Arrests
A handgun complaint resulted in two arrests at Century Lake Wednesday evening. Officers responded to a complaint of a person in a red car “pulling a handgun” on another motorist near Hillcrest Drive and West Houston Street. The red car then allegedly turned onto County Road 4703, which leads to Century Lake. The person to whom the gun was shown reportedly followed the suspect vehicle onto CR 4703 at the lake, officials...
Free COVID-19 Testing In Sulphur Springs Today – Slots Still Available
Free mobile COVID-19 testing in Sulphur Springs is offered today (Thursday, April 30,) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street. You must first register and be screened for symptoms of COVID-19. Appointments are still available. This testing is by APPOINTMENT ONLY. You will not be able to register until late Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning. For screening information and registration, go...
