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...
Atmos Plans Routine Pipeline Maintenance
COMO, Texas (May 10, 2018) – Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled release of natural gas on May 14, 2018, between 7 a.m. and noon. Work will occur in the area of Crush Junction on Hopkins Co Road 2319 and in the area of CR 2329 southwest of the Town of Como. Contractors will be working on a section of natural gas pipeline in the area as part of normal, routine maintenance. The controlled release of...
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Presents Heidi for Adoption
Heidi is still faithfully waiting for a family to call her own. Heidi is approximately 3 years old. She is great with children and other dogs. Her favorite thing is play time with her best friend Peggy Sue (who is also available for adoption). Heidi is very affectionate and is great on a leash! Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, spay and rabies. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue to...
TxDOT Urges Motorists To Be Alert Due to Ongoing Construction, Repair
With ongoing construction and repair work along I-30 between Sulphur Springs and Rockwall, the Texas Department of Transporttion urges safety and alert driving as motorists drive through work zones. They urge caution in the continuing project at I-30 and FM 2642, near Royse City High School
Barbara Ann Coleman
Funeral services for Barbara Ann Coleman, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Samuel Glenn and Rev. Paul Pogue officiating. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery with Adam Coleman, Jeff Coleman, Mitch Orr, Robert Delima, Ivan Hinkeldey, Jon Nesbitt, and Cole Newsom serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Judge Robert Newsom, Ronnie...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 25-May 1, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for April 25, 2018 to May 1, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 4; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 3; Criminal Mischiefs: 7; Inquests: 3; Suspicious Circumstances: 3; Suspicious Vehicles: 9; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 7; Harassments: 3; Criminal Trespasses: 10; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 25; Horses Out: 4; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 2; Dog Bites: 1; Fires:...
PJC Announces Candidates for Distringuished Service Award
A big part of the 2018 Spring graduation ceremony at Paris Junior College is the announcement of the Distinguished Service Award. This Friday evening one of five outstanding students will be selected at 7:00 p.m. in Noyes Stadium. Those nominated include Aaron Beaulaurier of Spokane, Wash., Ryleigh Davidson of Blossom, Alexis Montero of Royse City, Tyler Myers of Houston, and Chelsey Walker of Shreveport, La. The Distinguished Service...
Wildcats Improved in 7-on-7 Play Against Gilmer Tuesday
The Wildcats’ 7 on 7 football team opened their season Tuesday evening (May 8) against Gilmer in the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said more than 100 Wildcats who will be seventh graders, eighth graders, JV players and Varsity members got to throw and catch for two hours. Coach Young noted that the Buckeyes are talented with tall and long receivers who expose your...
