Atmos Energy Conducts Controlled Natural Gas Release Wednesday Northeast of I-30, State Highway 19 Corner
Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled release of natural gas on Wednesday, August 23, between 8 a.m. and noon. Work will occur near the northeast corner of Interstate 30 and State Hwy 19. The Company will be working on a section of natural gas pipeline in the area as part of normal, routine maintenance operations. The controlled release of natural gas from the pipeline allows employees to work on the pipeline...
Brashear Woman Arrested for Possession of Meth
Marcie Sherri Dixon, 41of Brashear was a passenger in a 2008 Nissan Altima stopped on FM 2560 just north of FM 1567 when a Hopkins County Deputy found a crystal like substance that field tested positive as methamphetamine in the backseat of the vehicle. She told the officer that she had digital scales in her bra and a baggie containing meth on her person as well. At the jail a female deputy removed the narcotics.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 23, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for August 23, 2017 Wendy’s this week’s Community Partner. A cute little red haired girl is bringing Dinner Bell a basket full of chicken nuggets and several buckets of Dave’s own chili! The Menu: Chicken Nuggets Chili Hot dogs Baked Beans Chocolate Revel Bars Watermelon Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Total Solar Eclipse on Monday August 21, 2017
Although today’s path of the total eclipse will not cross Texas, persons residing in NE Texas can observe a partial eclipse today between 1 pm and 3 pm. For example, viewers in Texarkana can observe an 82% partial eclipse. Please use appropriate eye protection if you plan to watch the eclipse. In 2024, a total solar eclipse will affect Northeast Texas. The last time the phenomenon occurred above this part of the United States...
Monday Forecast
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening; High: 94 with heat index values as high as 102; Low: 75; Wind: South, southeast 5-10 mph
Lady Cat Volleyball Claims Consolation Championship in Wills Point Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team ended up claiming the consolation bracket championship by winning their final two matches at a Wills Point tournament Saturday. The Lady Cats opened play Saturday with a disappointing loss in the championship bracket to district foe Greenville. The Lady Cats won set one convincingly against the Lady Lions. The Lady Cats got to within one point of a win in set two but the Lady Lions rallied taking...
Walter Glenn “Tucker” Mattison
Funeral services for Walter Glenn “Tucker” Mattison, age 84, of Como, will be held at 2 P.M. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Como Methodist Church in Como, TX with visitation one hour prior to the service. Mr. Mattison passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Carriage House Manor, Sulphur Springs. Tucker was born on April 7, 1933 in Como, Texas to Bud and Virgie (White) Mattison. He married Clara Martin on August 23, 1952 in...
Hinton, Fite Win Senior Citizens Center 42 Tournament
The Senior Citizens Center held the Summer 42 Tournament on Saturday, August 19th. We had 25 Teams play in the Tournament. Our Next Tournament will be the “Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament” on Saturday, October 28th as a part of the Hopkins County Fall Festival. Winners Are: 1st Place – Jr. Hinton and Larry Fite 2nd Place – Ronny Martin and Ernest Young 3rd Place – Steve White and Leana Titsworth 4th...
Meal A Day Menu For August 21st-24th
Meal A Day Menu August 21st – August 24th Monday Steak Patties and Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Tuesday Sliced Ham Sweet Potatoes Providence Vegetables Wednesday Beef Stroganoff English Peas Garlic Bread Thursday Chicken and Dumplings Tossed Salad Crackers Friday Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos (Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions) Refried Beans Chips and...
Register Now for 48th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest
Letters have gone out to those who prepared stew for last year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest. Those who desire to cook stew for the 48th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest, Saturday October 28th may sign up now. A copy of the rules and registration form may be found below. Chamber Executive Lezley Brown says an overwhelming response from those wanting to be a part of the stew contest this year has already begun. New...
