Vehicle Crashes Into FM 275 Fish Restaurant
The side of a FM 275 north business sustained significant damage as a result of a vehicle crashing into it overnight Wednesday, according to sheriff’s reports. County officials were first alerted at 1:25 a.m. Feb. 6. A sheriff’s deputy reported a vehicle had struck a building at 4678 FM 275 north in Cumby. Another caller reported “whole side of a building looks like a car drove through it,” according to...
SSPD: 1 Reportedly Injured In Suspected Drug-Related Shooting On Fuller Street
At least one person was reportedly injured in what police suspect was a drug-related shooting on Fuller Street Wednesday evening. The injured person, who police are not identifying at this time, was reported to be in stable condition from non life-threatening injuries at a Tyler hospital, according to Sulphur Springs police investigators. Spring Valley Apartments (Google maps image) Sulphur Springs Police Department at approximately...
Terry Arthur McMinn
Memorial Service for Terry Arthur McMinn, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at later date in Buffalo, OK. Terry passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at Carriage House Manor. Terry Arthur McMinn Terry McMinn was born on August 24, 1929 in Buffalo, Oklahoma to Charles McMinn and Selma Ring. He married Marry Etta McMinn Unger on April 2nd , 1960 in Clayton, New Mexico. He worked as a mechanic at Oklahoma Highway Department...
Chamber Connection- Feb. 6, 2020
We are one week away! It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Tickets are already going fast! We will host a Networking Cocktail Happy Half Hour at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the awards will follow at 7 p.m. By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins...
New Landowner/Small Acreage Education Series Starts March 3
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources As new residents and potential new landowners move into Hopkins County, there are many questions related to our community, our economy and our landscape. With the purpose of providing educational opportunity, the Hopkins County Extension Office is offering a comprehensive series with topics related to new landowners and small landowners:...
3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Three men were booked into Hopkins County jail Tuesday, Feb. 3, on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Travis Wade Danker Travis Wade Danker, 38, of Smyrna, Tennessee was taken into custody at Williamson County Jail in Franlklin, Tennessee on Feb. 3 on three Hopkins County warrants. He was transported to Haralson County jail in Bremen, Georgia, where he was housed overnight, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy...
Carl Edward Hornberger
Mr. Carl Edward Hornberger, age 101 of Wolfe City, passed away on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 15th, 1918 in Atlanta, Iowa to the late Carl Hornberger and Lettie Brock Hornberger.Carl was retired from the oilfield and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church of Cambell, Texas. He taught Sunday school for 20 years in Kermit, Texas and was a former member of the Grand Saline Assembly of God Church. After...
Roger D. Durdin
Mr. Roger D. Durdin, age 75 of Mineola, passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 12th, 1944 in Crockett, Texas to the late Eudell Durdin and Merkie Sims Durdin. Roger D. Durdin Roger served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Conaco as an offshore O.I.M. He was a member and church greater of First Baptist Church in Mineola, past member of the American Legion and former board member of The...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Wins Second District Game in a Row Topping Greenville at Home
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Greenville game Tuesday night (February 4) was one the Lady Cats had to have. The Lady Cats defeated Greenville, 47-36. She said she would have liked a cleaner game but she emphasized that a win is a win. The Lady Cats found points hard to come by in the first two quarters but played much better in the last two quarters to get the win. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats won despite...
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta Comments on Win Over Greenville
Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta commented on what the Wildcats did Tuesday night (February 4) to get a victory over Greenville, 63-52 at home. He said senior Cameron Kahn got the Wildcats going early with a couple of strong drives to the basket. Coach Cipoletta said junior Boo Wilkerson was called on to guard Greenville’s talented point guard Quin Anderson and still had enough to hit some really big shots. Wilkerson led all...
