AARP Tax Aide Starts February 4th, 2020
Jan27

AARP Tax Aide Starts February 4th, 2020

Starting February 4th, 2020 AARP Tax Aide will be available at the Wesley United Methodist Church at 614 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. Remember: this service is first come, first served.

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Wylie Woman Jailed In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance Charge
Jan27

Wylie Woman Jailed In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance Charge

Kristie Morton A 40-year-old Wylie woman was jailed Sunday evening after deputies found suspected methamphetamine in a pill bottle during a traffic stop, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Drew Fisher reportedly stopped a blue Hyundai at 7:44 p.m. Jan. 26, on State Highway 11 east at FM 2650 for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, the deputy detected a marijuana odor emitting from the...

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Lyft Passenger Accused of Transporting 44 Pounds Of Marijuana and Liquid Codeine
Jan27

Lyft Passenger Accused of Transporting 44 Pounds Of Marijuana and Liquid Codeine

Dallas Qunicy Jackson A 31-year-old Arlington man was jailed Saturday morning after troopers found more than 3 dozen vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana and a water bottle filled with suspected liquid codeine, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Aaron Hanna reported stopping a Toyota car on Interstate 30 near mile marker 129 at 8:21 a.m. Jan. 25, for a traffic violation. During contact with the...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Jan. 27, 2020 Meeting Agenda
Jan26

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Jan. 27, 2020 Meeting Agenda

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME: 9:00 A.M.DATE: Monday, January 27, 2020PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX. I. InvocationII. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag A. AMERICAN FLAG: B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.” The Following Items Will Be Considered By...

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Audiene W. Smith
Jan26

Audiene W. Smith

Audiene W. Smith, age 61 of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at her home in Yantis. She was born on February 12th, 1958 in Niskayuna, New York to the late Alfred Brown and Barbara Yattaw Brown. Audiene W. Smith Audiene was a retired machine operator and proud grandmother. She loved horses, Trail Rides and Nascar. Audiene was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Keller Smith.She is survived by...

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Jan. 27 Commissioners Court Agenda Includes Emergency Management Appointments, Fire Agreements
Jan26

Jan. 27 Commissioners Court Agenda Includes Emergency Management Appointments, Fire Agreements

Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked during their regular 9 a.m. meeting Monday, Jan. 27, to consider at least two items each for the cities of Como, Cumby and Tira, as well as four requests from Farmers Electric Cooperative Inc., a plat and matters related to two roads. Hopkins County Commissioners Court The court members will be asked to consider an emergency management coordinator and a fire investigation agreement each...

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"On a Mission" to Haiti: Help in the Potato Fundraiser Monday Feb. 3 at FBC
Jan26

"On a Mission" to Haiti: Help in the Potato Fundraiser Monday Feb. 3 at FBC

The Potato Fundraiser is one way that four local missionaries pull together to raise funds for a Haitian mission. It will be held at kitchen entrance of First Baptist Church on Monday February 3, 2020 starting at 11am. Baked potatoes with the trimmings with or without pulled pork will be prepared and sold. The cost is $6 per potato lunch or $8 for potato topped with pulled pork. You can pre-order by calling 903-439-5336. Find out more...

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Meal A Day Menu Jan. 27-31, 2020
Jan26

Meal A Day Menu Jan. 27-31, 2020

Monday – Frito chili pie, corn and green tomato relishTuesday – Manager’s choiceWednesday – Beef spaghetti, English peas and garlic toastThursday – Hopkins County stew, crackers, cheese cubes and tossed saladFriday – Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a roll Meal-A-Day

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A Glittering Gala Event!
Jan26

A Glittering Gala Event!

The Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation’s successful fundraising year was celebrated on Saturday January 25, 2020 with a Mardi Gras party, Hopkins County style! The event transformed the Civic Center for an evening of fun, food and fellowship. Excitement was high as couples entered the foyer to the music of a jazz band. Meredith Caddell, CEO of the hospital’s Healthcare Foundation, introduced the Gala Chairs, David and...

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Allan Leslie "Butch" Dykes
Jan26

Allan Leslie "Butch" Dykes

Mr. Allan Leslie “Butch” Dykes, age 75 of Mineola, passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at his home in Mineola. He was born on December 25th, 1944 in Mineola to the late Robert Dykes and Mary Padgett Dykes.Butch was a retired Rail Road Conductor and member of Central Baptist Church in Lindale. He loved fishing and taught Sunday School for many years.He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Dykes of Mineola; sons,...

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