George Murrie Hill
Graveside service for Murrie Hill, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 12, 2017 at Nelta Cemetery with Bro. Marvin Weir officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Hill passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Tyler, TX. George Murrie Hill was born on August 6, 1927 in Sulphur Springs, the son of A.V. and Ethel Hill. He married Murlene Gill on June 25, 1948 in Sulphur Springs, she...
Richard “Mac” Brayer
Funeral service with military honors for Richard “Mac” Brayer, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Beckham Baptist Church, with Rev. Gary Thompson officiating. Visitation will take place at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home on Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 6 to 8 P.M. Mr. McBrayer passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Sulphur Springs, TX. James Richard “Mac” McBrayer was born on January 7,...
Voter Requirements to Vote in Republican Runoff Election
As early voting in the Primary Runoff elections begins Monday, some question who may vote. The question is asked primarily due to two Hopkins County contests, County Treasurer and Commissioner Precinct 2, in the Republican primary that will determine the person who will be elected in November. There will be no challenger on the General Election ballot in November. According to Donnie Wisenbaker, Chairman of the Hopkins County...
Spring Football Creating Competition; Kickers Perfecting Their Game
After day after day of spring football featuring lots of emotion, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens same things dragged a little bit Wednesday (May 9), the eighth day of spring workouts. Coach Owens speculated that higher temperature may have been a contributing factor. He said his coaching staff is doing a good job of creating competition this spring with situational stuff like blitzing or third and long setups. Coach Owens said...
Hopkins County Deputies, SPCA Seize Approximately 50 Dogs, Find Approximately 50 Dead Dogs in Freezer at Northern Hopkins County Residence
Between 48 and 50 live dogs were found in a house and outbuildings and approximately 50 dead animals including litters, puppies, grown dogs and animal tissue stored in a freezer were found at a residence located just off FM 2285 north of Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County, according to Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford. Animal cruelty charges are being filed Thursday against the home and animal owners. The...
Dairy Festival Adds New Event: Whipped Challenge
Hopkins County Dairy Festival has added a new event and welcomes participants to compete as teams. The event, Whipped Challenge, is patterned after Chopped, an American reality-based cooking game show. Four member teams may apply using the form below. Only eight teams will be accepted for the event. Whipped Challenge: Rules of Play: Contest will take place on the front grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 W. Houston,...
Video Update: Dietze, Harper Named Top Grads SSHS Class of 2018
Thursday morning, May 10, 2018, Sulphur Springs High School Principal Derek Driver introduced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2018. Peyton Dietze, with a 4.28 Grade Point Average (GPA), was named Valedictorian and Sarah Harper, with a 4.25 GPA, was named Salutatorian. Peyton, daughter of Jason and Jill Dietze, will attend Baylor University and major in Accounting. She has served as Class President her Sophomore,...
Meal a Day Gets Generous Donation From Burgers And Fries Customers
Burgers and Fries made another Wonderful $ 2,000.00 donation to the Meal A Day Program. A HUGE Thank You to all of their thoughtful employees and generous customers who throw tips in the donation jar when they pick up their food. Shown in Photo : Christina Thomas, Tammy Lawson, Karon Weatherman and Crystal Sims
Summer Fan Drive for Sr. Citizens Gets Started Early…Needs Your Help!
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center, e-mailed: “It is starting to really heat up outside and I have had a few calls from Seniors who need a fan to help keep them cool this Summer. I am starting the Summer Fan Drive on June 11th and will continue it until June 22nd. If you would like to Donate a NEW Box Fan or a NEW Oscillating Fan to the Seniors in Hopkins County just bring them in to...
