Schedule For Phased Opening Of Driver License Offices Announced
Offices In Sulphur Springs Area Listed In Phase 3 Of Plan DPS, Governor’s Office News Release AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26, with limited service offerings. As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that allows customers to book appointments...
TxDOT Urges Drivers to Plan Sober Rides Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
TxDOT warns drivers about consequences of drinking and driving May 22, 2020AUSTIN – As COVID-19 orders are relaxed in many parts of the state and more Texans return to the roads, TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign is reminding drivers to make a sober ride part of their Memorial Day weekend plans. “The long weekend should be an enjoyable start to summer, and we understand more and more people are beginning to venture out,” said...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Testing Update: 467 Negative, 27 Pending, 15 Positive Tests
Of the 509 COVID-19 screenings of Hopkins County residents over the last 68 days, 15 have been confirmed through lab-testing as positive, 467 were negative and 27 test results are still pending, according to the COVID-19 testing update reported May 22 by Hopkins County Hospital District COO and EMS Director Brent Smith. Hopkins County Stats May has been the most active month for COVID-19 cases for Hopkins County, due at least in part...
Olen Petty
Private graveside service for Olen Petty, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday morning. Mr. Petty passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2020 at Wesley House in Sulphur Springs. Olen was born on January 26th, 1937 in Pettit, Texas to Troy Otto and Eva Mae (Holmes) Petty. He married Virginia in Emblem, TX in 1975 and spent the next 45 years together...
State Highway 19 Disturbance Complaint Results In Arrest
A State Highway 19 disturbance complaint resulted in a 28- year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest Thursday morning on a felony warrant, according to arrest reports. The arrest was the second time the man has been arrested this month. Kyle Anthony Fox (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney and Sgt. Shea Shaw responded at 7:23 a.m. ay 21 to a report of an active disturbance on State Highway 19...
Mildred Aaron Finney Hansford
Graveside service for Mildred Aaron Finney Hansford, age 87, of Cumby, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Cumby Cemetery with David Gibson officiating. There is no formal visitation. Mrs. Hansford passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Sunny Springs Health and Rehab. Mildred Aaron Finney Hansford was born March 12, 1933 in Birthright, TX to James “Jack” Jackson and Irene (Proctor) Jackson. She married Beauford George...
Sheila Ann Dillard
Private graveside service for Sheila Ann Dillard, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Friday, May 22, 2020 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs. Ms. Dillard passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Dallas. Sheila Ann Dillard was born February 22, 1951 in Andrews, TX to Gordon Ray and Valine Dillard. Ms. Dillard is survived by her brother, Delayne Dillard; sister, Tanya Tull; nieces, Chelsey Buford, Tiffany...
