Texas Volunteer Firefighter Arrested on Felony Arson Charges
ALPINE, Texas — A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine, Texas, was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area. David Matthew Neet, 44, of Alpine, Texas, was arrested by Brewster County Sheriff’s Officers in connection with multiple wildland fires spanning 2023 – 2024. An initial Brewster County Sheriff’s Office investigation found the origins of the serial arson...
Sulphur Springs Whataburger Adds DoorDash as McDonald’s Closes for Rebuild
Whataburger July 11, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Whataburger recently added DoorDash as a delivery option to the many ways to get your Whataburger fix. DoorDash remains the most prevalent delivery service for restaurant delivery in Hopkins County as UberEats and others don’t seem to have as many drivers. Staff at the local eatery reports that the DoorDash delivery option has been very popular since implementation, and now...
Tim Blanchard
A visitation will be held for Tim Blanchard on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The way Bible Church 674 FM 2560 Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be no formal service. Tim passed away on July 1, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was born on January 30, 1954, to Richard and Dotsie Blanchard in Plainwell Michigan. Tim married Patricia Sutton on November 17, 1972. Tim was a quiet, humble, funny man. With his kind...
Foundation Announces First Handbag Bingo Title Sponsor
July 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo has a title sponsor for the first time in its five-year history. The Alliance Bank family of businesses (Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and Galyean Insurance) is this year’s title sponsor. This sponsorship augments the Alliance Bank group’s relationship with the Foundation and underscores...
Sulphur Springs ISD Names Bradley Moughon as New Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Human Resources
July 9, 2024- Sulphur Springs ISD names Bradley Moughon, former SSHS Principal, to Sulphur Springs ISD Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Human Resources. He replaces Justin Cowart who left to serve as Chief of Operations for Gladewater ISD. Mr. Moughon will transition to the new position once a new high school principal is named. According to the Board of Trustees Mr. Moughon will supervise secondary principals with...
FFA Students Experience Delay in State Convention Due to Hurricane Beryl
July 9, 2024 – FFA students eager to attend the State FFA Convention in Houston this week are experiencing a delay due to weather conditions related to Hurricane Beryl. Local chapters are opting to assess the flood situation before heading out to the conference. After power was restored to the convention center late yesterday, Como-Pickton CISD’s local FFA chapter will be heading out early Wednesday morning to allow their...
What is a TSI Assessment? Does Your Student Need to Take It?
July 9, 2024 – The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is the result of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) mandated by the Texas State Legislature. The assessment is designed to guide Texas public institutions of higher education in helping them determine whether students are ready for entry-level college coursework in the areas of English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) and mathematics. Students are exempt from this assessment if they meet...
Foundation Announces First Handbag Bingo Title Sponsor
July 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX -The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo has a title sponsor for the first time in its five-year history. The Alliance Bank family of businesses (Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and Galyean Insurance) is this year’s title sponsor. This sponsorship augments the Alliance Bank group’s relationship with the Foundation and underscores its...
Meal-A-Day Makes Move to Sulphur Springs Senior Activity Center
July 9, 2024-Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs has made the move to prepare and serve meals at the recently opened Sulphur Springs Senior Activity Center. Amanda Dietlin and her team of local volunteers were busy on Tuesday preparing meals in the new kitchen. The new state-of-the-art kitchen equipment provides much needed upgrades and allows the facility to serve Seniors in the area. The Sulphur Springs Senior Activity Center provides...
Thousands of SWEPCO Customers Without Power Across East Texas
July 9, 2024 – According to SWEPCO 33,614 customers in East Texas are without electric services as an effect of tornadoes from Hurricane Beryl. Residents of East Texas began losing power as the storm moved into the area Monday. The estimated restoration of power is still to be determined in most areas. SWEPCO serves over 500,00 customers in the area. According to their message to customer via text at 6:04 yesterday “In the...
