Chamber Connection – March 26, 2020
By Lezley Brown, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO I have found myself at a complete loss for words lately. I wasn’t even sure what to include in the Chamber Connection this week … what is relevant, what is important, what is changing so fast that we can’t even keep up? Then I remembered a poem I read at the Chamber banquet in February. I dug it out, reread it, and found some comfort … so I’m passing it along to you....
TAMUC To Finish Out Semester Classes Online
Graduation, Who’s Eligible For Room And Board Rebates, Free Health Services Addressed Several COVID19 related announcements were made this week at Texas A&M University-Commerce regarding the remainder of the semester. TAMUC graduation, class format, availability of free mental and medical health resources, spring 2020 commencement exercises, and which students are eligible for room and board rebates and the process to...
Watch Your Catalytic Converter
KSST received a report regarding a recent surge in catalytic converter thefts in the area. This report includes an attempted theft in Greenville, TX occurring at 4 p.m. Wednesday March 25th, 2020. The catalytic converters fitted to every car and pickup on the road since 1975 can be worth $70 or more. The cost to repair the damage caused by theft and to make the vehicle street legal again can reach $3000. Catalytic converters awaiting...
2 Wildcat Powerlifters Sit And Wait, Hoping For State Meet After UIL Coronavirus Suspension Is Lifted
In the second in a series, the sports topic today is Wildcats Powerlifting. Originally the Boys State Powerlifting Meet was scheduled for this Saturday, March 28 at Abilene. When the meet was postponed by the UIL due to the threat of coronavirus, two Wildcats powerlifters were impacted. Powerlifters George Greenway, Jesse Carrillo and Ryan Carrillo (Courtesy SSISD) Jesse Carrillo, in the 148 pound weight class, and George Greenway,...
Primary Runoff Elections, Including For District 2 State Representative, Reset For July Due To COVID-19
Dates Of City, School Elections Could Change As Well As is the case with nearly all things at the present time, primary runoff and local elections are also being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Hopkins County, one runoff election has already been rescheduled and could potentially change the dates of other local elections as well. Party Primary Runoffs All primary runoffs elections scheduled for May 26 in Texas have been...
Michael Richard “Mike” Teer
Private family funeral service for Michael Richard “Mike” Teer, age 56, of Como, TX will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Cashion officiating and Rev. Terry Bolton assisting. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery with Chris Trout, Roger Young, Ronnie Nix, Blake Johnson, John David Jackson, Alan Caddell, Bunky Harris and James Gilbreath serving as pallbearers. Family visitation will...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Choking, Assaulting, Pulling Gun On Girlfriend
A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of choking, pulling a gun on and assaulting his girlfriend with a belt Tuesday night. Courtney Devon Maxie Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received a complaint at 11:49 p.m. March 24 alleging that a Sulphur Springs man hit, choked, bit and pulled a gun on his girlfriend at his County Road 3507 address. The suspect, 29-year-old Courtney Devon Maxie of Sulphur Springs, was...
James Huneycutt
Mr. James Huneycutt, Sr. age 77 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Winnsboro. He was born on February 24, 1943 in Clark County, Arkansas to the late Claude Huneycutt and Stella Huneycutt. He was a retired electrician. He is survived by his sons, Jim Huneycutt and his wife Carin of Winnsboro and Jason Huneycutt of Winnsboro; brother Wendell Huneycutt of Arkadelphia, AR; sister Wanda Byrd of Little Rock, AR and...
Robert Paul Stedry
Robert Paul Stedry of Mineola, Texas was born February 2, 1936 and went to his heavenly home on March 23, 2020. He was born to Fred and Mary (Chap) Stedry of Quitman Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Stedry, sisters Libbie Tucker, Albina Stedry, Alice Hancock, Connie Dixon, and brother Johnnie Stedry. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Annette (Humphreys) Stedry, sons Jason and Kevin and...
Linda Morgan (Ramey)
Because of the corona virus pandemic, family and only a few invited guest will be able to attend in person. The funeral for Linda Morgan (Ramey)will be available for live stream viewing at http://www.facebook.com/BeatyFuneralHome beginning at 12:00 noon Thursday, March 26th. With our condolences.
