Texas Hunt for the Cure Couple are Wish-ful Givers
Shane and Julie Webster have been involved in helping Texas youngsters who have been diagnosed with chronic, terminal or life-changing illnesses since 2011. To date, they have assisted over 50 families by means of making their youngster’s wish come true in the form of hunting excursions, fishing trips and other requests. President of the inaugural chapter of Texas Hunt for the Cure is Stacy Standberry of Wills Point, who as a...
Hopkins County Hay Show and Ag Workers Breakfast Held Oct. 5
Back during August and September 2017, local hay producers who wished to enter the Hay Show submitted hay samples from their summer cuttings. The samples were analyzed at no charge by the Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op for protein percentages and energy levels, and the twelve entries were ranked accordingly. Following the annual Ag Worker’s Breakfast on October 5, 2017, the top ten entries were sold to the highest bidder...
Hopkins County to Sue Big Pharma Over Opiates
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom says some of the earliest lawsuits naming pharmaceutical companies for violations of the Texas Controlled Substance and other laws concerning opiates might be filed in Hopkins County ahead of federal courts. He says he has received indications of this. Last week the Hopkins County Commissioners Court decided to enter an agreement with some Smith County and Dallas area law firms pursuing violations in...
United Way First Report Meeting
The total pledged at the first report meeting for this year’s United Way Campaign is $1,6871. That’s roughly 9% of this year’s goal of $175,000. During the meeting Campaign Chair Adam Teer said the city of Sulphur Springs had pledged $5,364. Holt employees and the company pledged $6,636. That included a 100% match from the company. The local United Way also received a $2,500 grant from a Farmers Electric Cooperative...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Returns 30 Indictments Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
A Hopkins County Grand Jury returned 30 indictments Tuesday. Among those indicted was Quentin Ty Adis Latham for sexual assault. Larissa Jordan Benson was indicted for abandoning and endangering a child and criminal negligence and for tampering or fabricating physical evidence. Billy Frank Harville was indicted for burglary of a habitation. Craig Thomas Morgan was true billed for theft of property over $2500 and under $30,000. Deonte...
Winnsboro Police Report September 25-October 1, 2017
Winnsboro Police Department had no arrests to report, responded to 145 calls for service, issued 21 citations, and wrote 45 warnings during the September 25-October 1, 2017 report period. On 9-28-17 Winnsboro Police Department responded to a one-vehicle accident at 703 S. Main. No injuries. The vehicle was stopped at the junction store at 706 S. Main. The driver exited the vehicle and failed to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle...
Dinner Bell Sponsored by Autumn Wind
Autumn Wind sponsored and served the weekly community meal served each Wednesday at the FUMC. The volunteers served several delicious options including smothered chicken, garden salad and vegetables, and peach cobbler crisp. If you or your business would like to take part in Dinner Bell, call FUMC at (903) 885-2185. Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Clifford Wayne Anderson, 79, of Sulphur Springs
Memorial service for Clifford W. Anderson, 79, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. There will be no formal visitation. Clifford passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
