Thomas Leroy “Pete” Shuptrine
Graveside services for Thomas Leroy “Pete” Shuptrine, age 83, of Plano, will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Tira Cemetery with Bro. Jake Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m., prior to service time, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Michael Shuptrine, Danny McDowell, Allan Baxter, Mike Shuptrine, Paul McQuown and Rocky Withers. Honorary pallbearer will be J. C. Vaughn. Pete...
Chamber Connection February 1, 2018
SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the...
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High: 65; Low: 37; Wind: South, southwest 10-15 mph becoming north, northeast in the afternoon
2018 Chamber Banquet Will Recognize Excellence in Leadership during 2017
Lezley Brown, CEO of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, is excited about the annual Membership Banquet on February 15, because besides the coveted awards that will be the focal point of the evening, it is planned to be a fun, enjoyable evening for the community. Every Chamber of Commerce banquet has a theme, and this year’s selection is a “1920 Newsboy” theme complete with Roaring 20’s dress (optional) as...
Sheriff’s Office To Sell Royal Empress Trees; A Partnership with Texas Agri-Life Extension
With exotic light strong wood selling for $6-$10 per linear board foot, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum sees this as an opportunity to provide income for the jail commissary. The Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Texas Agri-Life Extension office and, with the direction of the Sheriff and Dr. Mario Villarino, the root born trees will soon be placed in containers for sale in two to three months. Tatum says the jail will not be...
Expired Registration Leads to Greenville Woman Resisting Arrest; Possesses Illegal Narcotics
While observing another officer on traffic on the South Service Road, the Hopkins County Patrol Sergeant ran a check on a passing 2003 Hyunda Sonata and found it to have expired registration. That led to several charges for Brooke Michelle Avery, 37, of Greenville. Avery was nervous when approached by the deputy and was evasive when asked what she was doing. Asked if she had anything illegal in the vehicle, she stated “No”. A consent...
PJC-Sulphur Springs: Medical Aide Program Orientation and Information Meeting February 5
Anyone interested in attending the Medication Aide vocational program at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center is invited to attend an orientation and information meeting that will be held on the campus Monday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. This meeting is being held to discuss starting dates and times for the class that will begin soon on campus. Instructors are interested in making the class available and convenient to all prospective students. The...
Hudgins Nets Hat Trick In Lady Cats Soccer Home Opener
The Lady Cats’ soccer team won their regular season home opener at new Gerald Prim Stadium, 3-0 over Tyler Chapel Hill Tuesday evening. It was a really big night for Lady Cat Keeley Hudgins, who scored all three Lady Cat goals for a hat trick. Taylor Robinson and Gracie Boyer had assists. Boyer’s occurred as she deflected a Maleena Zirretta crossing pass to Hudgins who scored the goal. The Lady Cats improved their season...
Wildcats, Lady Cats District Sweep Derailed by Texas High
Texas High 76, Wildcats Basketball 67 The #7 ranked Wildcats’ basketball express, rolling all season long, was derailed Tuesday evening as the Wildcats lost at Texas High, 76-67. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Tigers just outplayed the Wildcats from the opening tip off. Godsgift Ezedinma led the Wildcats with 22 points. Keaston Willis scored 16. Victor Iwuakor had 14 points. Day Day Hall scored 6, Michael Jefferson had...
