Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Bandit for Adoption
Bandit is a 13 year old, large mixed breed senior who truly needs a loving home. He is a little shy until he gets comfortable with you, but once he does, you both will forget he is 13. He would make an awesome lazy cuddle buddy or porch pooch, but he does like his toys too, according to Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. He would thrive best as an only pet because the young four-leggers do tend to annoy him sometimes. He is not shy...
Thursday Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 90; Low: 72; Wind: South becoming northwest in the afternoon around 5 mph
County Inmates Assist Cemetery
When the Greenview Cemetery Board considered the cost of a new fence as a deterrent to wild hogs, they determined to fix the old fence due to the expense. Hopkins County Jail inmates also came to their aid. Inmates, under the supervision of work supervisor Lee Glenn with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, cleared about 750 ft. of brush and trees that needed to be cleaned from the old fence so that it could be patched. ...
Betty Evans
Our beloved, Betty Evans, has left us for a better life in heaven. She has been called to a place where her joy will never cease. Jesus also assured her there would be plenty of loved ones and friends there to greet her upon her arrival. Her directive to all of us was to celebrate her long and joyous life. It is an awesome thing to have known someone so amazing. It hurts to lose her, but it is even more awesome to know she is now in...
I-30 Rest Areas Near Mt. Vernon Are Closed
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today advised travelers on I-30 that both rest areas near Mt. Vernon, Texas, in Franklin County will be closed beginning Aug. 8. The closure will begin during the afternoon. These travel facilities require inspection and maintenance that require this closure. TxDOT officials will keep travelers updated with further advisories as needed. TxDot logo
Troy Smith
Troy Smith, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. Troy was born October 10, 1922 to Clyde Smith and Rose Karney Smith in Tira, TX. Troy was a veteran having served his country honorably in the US Army during World War II. He was self-employed having worked in the automobile industry. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Georgia Lawrence Smith, one son, Jimmy Smith...
City Council August Meeting; Charter Review Committee Appointment Postponed; Hear Public Input on Taxes, Homeless, Human Trafficking
Sulphur Springs City Council reviewed open meetings laws, including updates related to technology, approved the community facilities agreement for Roy Lee Beezley addition, postponed the appointment of a charter review committee, and heard five individuals during public form Tuesday night during their regular August session. The council also approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between the city and Saputo Dairy...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 25-31, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for July 25, 2018 to July 31, 2018: July 25th At 2:58 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis. At 3:30 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1895 near Yantis; at approximately 9:36 a.m. Sonja Culp, 39, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2088 near Quitman;...
City of Sulphur Springs Manager’s Report for August Council Meeting
CROSSTOWN TRAIL -The railroad crossing is complete. The Capital Construction Division is now constructing the portion of the trail from the KCS railroad tracks to Coleman Park. When finished, this grant-funded project will connect Buford Park to Coleman Park and the high school/civic center complex. It will also replace the sidewalk on the north side of Connally Street. CANTEX FORCE MAIN – This project is about 50% completed....
