Appointments Open for 2023 Tax Season: AARP Tax Aide
January 4, 2024 – The AARP Tax Aide Free Return Service is open for appointments. Free Return preparation is by appointment only, just like last year. Appointments are open for the start on February 6, 2024 through mid April. Like last year, appointments will be on Tuesday and Saturday. No walk-ins are allowed, this is a appointment only event. To apply click here: AARP Tax Aide Registration Packets will be available at the...
Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy Arrests Greenville Man
January 4, 2023 – A Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Mazda SUV traveling over the speed limit on Hwy 11. While questioning the lone driver, the local sheriff’s deputy noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle prompting a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the thorough search, more than one clear plastic bag was found containing a green leafy substance believed to be...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – January 2024
January 04, 2023 – Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report submitted to Sulphur Springs City Council by City Manager Marc Maxwell CLAIMS – Unable to provide claims report this month – flu season.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We are applying for a $300,000 grant from the General Land Office to perform the plan. This will delay the plan a couple of months, but $300,000 is $300,000.SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER – Construction continues. We...
Cell-O-Core Shuts Down Sulphur Springs Operations
January 4, 2024 – A local drinking straw manufacturer has shut down their Sulphur Springs plant. Ohio based Cell-O-Core expanded their operations to Sulphur Springs approximately 10 years ago under an agreement with the Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation. The local operation is housed on CMH drive in a building owned by the local EDC. In business since 1945, Cell-O-Core is the largest U.S. based straw manufacturer...
Lisa Faye Fouse
A memorial service for Lisa Faye Fouse, age 54, of Cumby, TX will be held at a later date. Lisa passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at her home in Cumby. Lisa Faye Fouse Lisa was born on December 5, 1969 in Cooper, TX to Wilbur Petrea and Betty (Martin) Petrea. She enjoyed spending time with her family and in her spare time, she enjoyed sitting down with a good book. She is survived by her son, Colton Fouse; siblings, Jeanie Beaty,...
Margie Flanary
Funeral services for Margie Flanary, 82, of Yantis, TX, will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Caldwell officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Mrs. Flanary passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital...
Nancy Jo Ferguson
Funeral services for Nancy Jo Ferguson, 89, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Peter McNabb officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Ed Lantz officiating prior to visitation and service. Pallbearers will be Landon Llewellyn, Clayton Llewellyn, Lucas Llewellyn, Cody Llewellyn, Mason Rawson, Caleb...
Chanie Gale Stieber
Chanie Gale Stieber, age 35, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born on July 7, 1988, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to her loving parents Jana Gale Chaney and the late Paul Arthur Stieber. Chanie is survived by her cherished daughter Paja Annesa Gale Stieber, her devoted mother Jana Gale Chaney, her brother Joshua Paul Stieber, her nephew Camden Lane Stieber, her nieces Kaylan Gale Stieber and Landrie...
Michael Chapman
Michael B. Chapman, born March 15, 1940 in Lake Village, Arkansas, passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home in Como, Texas. He was the son of the late Wiley Chapman and Thelma (Herrington) Beyers. Michael B. Chapman Michael graduated from Fitch Senior High School in Groton Connecticut in 1959. He was drafted at the age of 22 to the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas where he was a Missile...
Hopkins County Chamber Putting Finishing Touches On Chamber Directory
January 3, 2024 – Chamber members should make sure their membership is current with the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce as the local Chamber is wrapping up the info on the new Directory. The Chamber will distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to...
