County Treasurer Jim Thompson Announces Re-election Campaign
Hopkins County Treasurer Jim Thompson has announced his campaign for re-election. A 51-year resident of Hopkins County, Thompson is serving his first term in office, and has filed documents to officially establish his campaign in the Republican primary for another 4-year term as Hopkins County’s chief financial officer. Thompson said, “The voters strongly placed their faith in me almost 3 years ago to handle the daily financial...
Lou Jane Umphress
Funeral services for Lou Jane Umphress, age 84, of Dallas, have been scheduled for 2:30 pm on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with O. S. Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at the City Cemetery. No visitation has been scheduled. Lou Jane Umphress was born in Sulphur Springs on April 9, 1933, the daughter of James Alfred Pogue and Llewellyn Stinson Pogue. She married Michael Lee Umphress in Dallas. He...
Sixteen Named to SSHS Homecoming Court
Next week is Homecoming week at Sulphur Springs High School. Sixteen Homecoming nominees, who are hoping to be selected as Homecoming queen, have been chosen by the high school student body. High School Assistant Principal Vanessa Abron coordinates Homecoming activities and she says this is the largest Homecoming court that she can recall since she got involved with Homecoming back in 1998. The nominees are Alyssa Abron, Karlee Adams,...
SSISD Students Collecting Donations for Calhoun County ISD in “Fill the Bus” Campaign
Calhoun County ISD was greatly impacted by Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent flooding. Dr. James Cowley, a former Sulphur Springs ISD employee, is currently the superintendent at CCISD. They are in need of basic school supplies as they prepare to begin their school year on September 11th. Sulphur Springs ISD would like to invite the community to help them by collecting needed school supplies. Please help us “Fill the Bus” by...
Christian Home Educators (CHESS) Conducts Informal Introduction to Basketball Program
The Christian Home Educators of Sulphur Springs (CHESS) will be holding an informational meeting for its basketball program on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM at Central Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX. At that meeting the CHESS Sports Committee will give an overview of plans for the Knights’ 2017-18 season and discuss polices, fees and expectations related to the program. This will be a good opportunity for any local...
Local Doctor in Stable Condition Following Heart Attack
Following a severe heart attack, Dr. I L Balkcom is in stable condition in Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center, Plano, also known as The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, according to a member of the board of the Hopkins County Hospital District. Dr. Balkcom is a family practice physician at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Sulphur Springs and is well known for his performances with the Northeast Texas Choral Society. Dr. Balkcom suffered...
Three Local Men Arrested for Heroin Possession
Three men were arrested following a traffic stop by Hopkins County Deputies Tuesday night on the South Service Road at FM 2653. A search of the vehicle and surrounding area resulted in finding a clear plastic baggy with a brown substance believed to be heroin. The baggy was located on the ground near the passenger side of the suspect’s vehicle. No one admitted to ownership of the narcotics, therefore all three were placed under arrest...
