Donnie Lee Sheer
Donnie Lee Sheer passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Austin, Texas, in the early morning of December 18, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on December 30, 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, Texas, with a short visitation period prior to the service. Donnie was born on September 6, 1938, to Tom and Ivy Brumley Sheer, northeast of Pickton, Texas. He spent most of his early years in Dallas but...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Helps Take Another Predator Off The Streets
December 20, 2023 – Another arrest has been made stemming from the sting operation held back in November of this year. That joint operation combined the efforts of Texas DPS, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation all participating in a two-day undercover online operation. These agencies brought resources, knowledge, and manpower to actively pursue individuals online,...
A Year in Review- 2023 4-H Agricultural Plan
December 19, 2023 – 2023 4-H Agricultural Plan RELEVANCE 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources projects are an important component of the county 4-H program in Texas. Currently, sixty three percent of Texas 4-H members are enrolled in a livestock project . These projects provide ...
A Natural Prescription for 2024 – First Day Hikes at Cooper Lake State Park
December 19, 2023 – As I hike the Coyote Run Trail at Cooper Lake State Park, enveloped by post oak trees, my sense of well-being soars, as I am freed from daily stress. This phenomenon, a blend of nature’s beauty and physical activity, is not just a personal revelation but a scientifically supported experience. Immersion in nature, as research and age-old wisdom affirm, rejuvenates the mind, body, and soul! First Day Hike...
Neoma Jean (Stapp) Argenbright
Funeral service for Neoma Jean (Stapp) Argenbright, age 99, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at League Street Church of Christ with Jerry Savage and Kirk Reams officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Brian Argenbright, Brad Argenbright, Chad Argenbright, Corey Argenbright, Sonny Dawdy and Jacob Reams serving as pallbearers. A visitation will be held on Tuesday,...
Chamber Connection – December 19th
By Butch Burney December 18, 2023 – Now is the time to get your nominations in for the Annual Community Awards, presented at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 15. Nominations need to be in by Tuesday, Jan. 2. To nominate, the committees ask that you not just list a name but go into detail about why the person or business deserves the award. This is not a voting contest, but a nomination...
The Next Hopkins County Candidate Meet and Greet will be held January 9, 2024
December 18, 2023 – The next Hopkins County Candidate Meet and Greet will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The event will begin at 6:00pm and will be at the ROC located at 115 Putman St in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Those who plan to attend are asked to please send questions you want the candidates to answer to [email protected] beforehand. Beth Wisenbaker will be the only person who knows who sent in the questions. They look...
Sulphur Springs Holiday Trash Pickup
December 18, 2023 – There will not be any trash pickup Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. Trash will also not run on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024. All trash pickup will run a day behind for these two weeks. This message respectfully submitted by Natalie Burling, City Secretary, Texas Registered Municipal Clerk. City of Sulphur Springs logo
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 12-11-2023 – 12-17-2023
Arrests: Riffle, Sara 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 12-14-2023 for Assault by Contact Family/Household Member/Dating Relationship Pyron, Stephen 32 years of age, of Winnsboro, TX, was arrested on 12-17-2023 for a Warrant out of Wood Count. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 133 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued...
Elaine Cox
Martha Elaine Patrick Cox, 81, of Pine Forest Community, passed away on December 17, 2023, as the result of a stroke at home. Elaine was born on April 17, 1942, to Coy and Lucile Patrick of Garland, Texas. After graduating from Garland High School in 1960, she went on to study Elementary Education at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduation, she landed her first job as a teacher for Garland ISD. She instructed students in...
