What Does A Scammer Call Sound Like?
Jul03

What Does A Scammer Call Sound Like?

July 3, 2024 – Scammers contacting seniors is a constant threat. Millions of dollar are lost to these individuals each year. But what do they sound like over the phone? We have recorded a conversation with a scammer, and have provided the audio. Please take a moment to listen to this call with anyone who might fall victim to this type of theft. The first portion is the ‘cold caller’ setting up the victim for the more...

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Sybil Coke
Jul03

Sybil Coke

A Graveside service will be held for Mrs. Sybil Coke on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 2p.m in the Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Sybil Coke of Sulphur Springs, Texas joined the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 93. Mrs. Sybil Coke of Sulphur Springs, Texas joined the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 93. Sybil was born April 29, 1931 to Dewey Franklin Cunningham and Evie...

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Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested July 3
Jul03

Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested July 3

July 3, 2024 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area,...

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Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure
Jul03

Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure

July 2, 2024 – In a letter dated July 2, 2024 Regional Director Justin Pruett for Pyrotecnico, the fireworks provider for the Independence Day Concert on June 29th, took responsibility for the failure experienced by those in attendance for the sub-standard show. The letter further stated that the fireworks show that they delivered was not in accordance with the expectations fo the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who has worked...

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Hopkins County Records – May/June 2024
Jul02

Hopkins County Records – May/June 2024

Daily Instrument Register For 6/3/24 Thru 6/5/24 LJ Martin Ranch LLC to Launie Lewandowski and Mariusz Lewandowski;  Tract in the AC David Smith Survey Aaron A Woodruff and Magan L Woodruff to Awbree Summers and Rich Summers;  Tract in the AC J Lee Survey Misty Lynn Blair, Ann McFarlin Block, Danny Lafay Cline, James Albert Cline, Jessie Cline, Joanna Cline, Johnny R Cline, Michael Cline, Gary Don McFarlin, James McFarlin, and Leeroy...

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Texas A&M-Commerce: Chancellor John Sharp Announces His Retirement
Jul02

Texas A&M-Commerce: Chancellor John Sharp Announces His Retirement

The Texas A&M University System chancellor will retire in 2025. July 2, 2024 – COMMERCE, TX, July 2, 2024—John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, announced that he will retire effective June 30, 2025. He has served as chancellor of the Texas A&M System since September 2011. Dr. Mark Rudin, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce, emphasized that Sharp has significantly impacted the...

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Texas Power Grid Energy Sources Tuesday
Jul02

Texas Power Grid Energy Sources Tuesday

July 2, 2024 – Here is a snapshot (10:30 AM) of the energy sources powering the Texas Power Grid today. Solar and Wind are in the lead today v.s. fossil fuels.

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Barbara Hopper
Jul01

Barbara Hopper

Funeral service for Barbara Hopper, age 67, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m. onWednesday, July 3, 2024 at Davis Street Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Thompson officiating.Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Byran Scott, David James, Michael James,Jeremy Cunningham, Colton Wheeler, and John Hopper serving as pallbearers. Visitation willbe held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Mrs. Hopper...

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Kelly Rena Thompson
Jul01

Kelly Rena Thompson

Funeral Service for Kelly Rena Joslin Thompson age 54, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 with Donnie Powers and Bo Potts officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Brad Argenbright, Lee Green, Greg Anderson, Brian Dorner, Billy Cummings and Darell Crocker. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at the Joslin Family...

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Making Easy Compost Tea From Master Gardener David Wall
Jul01

Making Easy Compost Tea From Master Gardener David Wall

July 1, 2024 – Pure compost tea (CT) is almost magical, as it’s made from just two ingredients, compost and water.  While were talking about vegetable gardens, it works on annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials, shrubs and even trees.  CT feed plants in two ways.  First, they supply nutrients by absorbing into plant roots into the soil. To a lesser degree, they can provide energy by soaking into plant leaves....

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