Monday Jury Panel Cancelled
The jury panel summoned to appear Monday, November 7th at 8:30 a.m. for Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt has been cancelled.
Chamber Connection November 3rd
November. How is that even possible? As you read this article today we are exactly three weeks from Thanksgiving, and only six weeks from Christmas. The time is officially here to buy that turkey and get him into the freezer, and to begin that gift buying process. Every year we vow to slow a bit through the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. I hope this year, we are able to do so. Hopkins County will be a busy place throughout...
DPS Traffic Stop Results in Arrest
Justin Pendergraft, 33, of Sumner, Texas was speeding on South Loop 301 when DPS Trooper King made the traffic stop. King noted that Pendergraft was noticeably shaking even though the temperature was 68. Trooper King also noted a knife just above Pendergraft’s head in the auto. Pendergraft was invited to step out of the auto and asked if he had anything illegal in the vehicle. With his head down, he replied, “Yes.” Trooper King found...
Alliance Director for 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative to Speak at 161st Annual Rehoboth Baptist Association
Sunday evening at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs, the churches of Rehoboth Baptist Association will gather to celebrate another year of service to the seven county area served by the 54 churches. This is the 161st annual meeting for the organization. Guest speakers for the event include Bob Billups,Alliance Director for the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative and Dr. Jimmy Pritchard pastor of First...
North Hopkins FFA Chapter Report
North Hopkins FFA Report: Reported by Faith Wheeler The North Hopkins FFA officer team has been very busy this past month, with an agenda full of activities. To start the year off, the officer team hosted their annual FFA kick off. Where they invited the community to come join them for fun games and activities, accompanied by a hamburger and hotdog dinner. The team also gave announcements about the activities and events the chapter...
Alliance Bank Southtown Branch Open Thursday Following Wednesday Robbery
Sulphur Springs Police, the FBI, Texas Rangers, and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office continue to seek a 6 feet tall, heavy, white male that robbed Alliance Bank Southtown Branch Wednesday. He left the area in a white, four-door sedan. Alliance Bank President Tom Sellers said all law enforcement agencies responded quickly with expert help as the investigation and search began. Southtown Branch was closed Wednesday afternoon but all...
Acorn Crop Could Affect Deer Season
by Adam Russell, A & M Ag Education OVERTON – A good crop of acorns and fewer mature deer could put the pressure on hunters in East Texas this deer season, said Dr. Billy Higginbotham, wildlife and fisheries specialist in Overton. Higginbotham said hunters in the Pineywoods and Post Oak Savannah ecoregions in East Texas could face tougher hunting conditions due to a bumper acorn crop this year. Consumption of shelled corn and food...
Dustin Brandon Wright
Dustin Brandon Wright, 36, of Emory went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Emory. Funeral service and celebration of life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Potts Ranch on FM 275 in Emory with Rev. Robert Burns officiating. A private burial will be at Dougherty Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ingram Funeral Home, Quinlan, Texas. Dustin was born in Dallas, Texas on...
Sulphur Springs Police Are Seeking This Man For Robbery at Alliance Bank Southtown Branch
Sulphur Springs Police Department is looking for the individual who committed a robbery at a local bank Wednesday. The man is described as a white male 6 feet tall and heavy in weight. A robbery Wednesday at the Alliance Bank Southtown Branch on South Broadway is under investigation by Sulphur Springs Police. No one was injured in the robbery. The Southtown Branch will be closed this afternoon. All other locations will be...
