Wildcats Senior Linebacker George Greenway Signs to Play Football at Kilgore College
Wildcats inside linebacker George Greenway, who missed most of this football season season with a broken collarbone, was all smiles Wednesday (February 5) as he signed a letter of intent to play college football at Kilgore College. The signing, at the Multipurpose Building, drew a large number of high school students as well as quite a number of Greenway’s relatives. Greenway explained he has family in Kilgore so he contacted...
Garland Man Jailed On Controlled Substance Charge
A 28-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning for having suspected heroin and pills in his wallet, according to police reports. A patrol officer reportedly contacted Javier Perez Jr. at 8:12 a.m. Feb. 4 at the corner of Lamar and Beckham streets, after seeing the man and another person removing several items from a window of a residence. Perez seemed to the officer to be attempting to gain access to the residence, Sulphur Springs...
Tira News For Feb. 5, 2020
By Jan Vaughn Tami Joslin shared that Amanda Caviness, Paige’s teacher at North Hopkins, donated bags of birthday party items for the Tira Food Pantry. We appreciate her thoughtfulness and generosity. If you have a need for items for your child’s birthday, please contact Tami at 903-268-2496. Joyce Dodd reports, “Our angels donated $100 and 2 dozen cans of meat for the pantry.” We are always thankful for the contributions. Tira sign...
News from Hopkins County Genealogical Society/Library
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library More and more people are getting involved in researching their family tree or the history of their property. There is an organization in Hopkins County with members who are quite knowledgeable as well as helpful with resources and tools for research. The Genealogical Society meets monthly on the third-Thursday evening at 7pm. Visitors and guests are welcome. Here is a message from Society...
City Council Approves Asbestos Abatement And Street Improvement Contracts, Grant Application
Sulphur Springs City Council approved most of the items on Tuesday night’s agenda as recommended, including annexation on of the former Thermo mine property, a franchise agreement, a grant application for a thermal imager, and contracts for asbestos abatement and the street improvement program. Black History Month Sulphur Springs City Council members Harold Nash, Freddie Taylor and Mayor John Sellers Mayor John Sellers, on...
Melinda Edmonson
Melinda Edmonson, age 48, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Sulphur Springs. Melinda Edmonson No services are to be held at this time. Melinda Edmonson was born on July 13, 1971 in Greenville to Ruben Reyes and Rita Hooten Thompson. She was married to Joe Dan Edmonson. Melinda worked at El Charro.She is survived by her daughter, Krystal Samford and spouse Sam; son, Kolton Edmonson and spouse Haley Gentle;...
Children's Revival at the First United Pentecostal Church of Sulphur Springs
A Children’s Revival is happening this weekend hosted by the First United Pentecostal Church of Sulphur Springs. It is a three day event from the 7th to the 9th. The times are as follows: Feb. 7th @ 7 pmFeb. 8th @ 6 pmFeb. 9th @ 10 am.
GREATER EMMANUEL M.B.C. 19th ANNIVERSARY
The GREATER EMMANUEL M.B.C. at 901 Como St. Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 will be celebrating a 19th ANNIVERSARY. On Sunday, February 9th, 2020 at 3:00 pm Special Guests: Rev. C. J. Shelton Piney Missionary B.C.Mt. Pleasant, Tx. All Surrounding Churches, Friends and Family are Welcome Pastor-Founder: Rev. D.K. YoungAssistant Pastor: Rev. B.W. Neal …and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which,being interpreted is God with us. Matt....
Huey Lynn Smith
Funeral service for Huey Lynn Smith, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Blackman officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Dillon Smith, Chris Alford, Luke Wright, Wes Cox, Richard Franks, and Brandon Huffines serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m., prior to service. Huey passed away on February...
