Jimmy Williams
Jimmy Williams, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
Miller Grove News May 6, 2016
by Brandon Darrow Another week packed full of activities in Miller Grove. Monday was my birthday and I was shocked at now many birthday wishes I received either through cards, Facebook, or messages. It was a good day even though it did rain that morning and I couldn’t get much accomplished outside. I guess most of our community is aware of the pipeline that is snaking through our community. The machinery and men have been working...
Auto Fire, Repossessions, Questionable Business Practices Plague Lot on Gilmer Street
A Sulphur Springs fire investigator is seeking to determine the reason for an April 29th auto fire discovered at 2:03 a.m. behind what has been the location for Father and Son Auto on Gilmer Street. Fire Inspector Aaron Kager is seeking the cause of the fire discovered when Sulphur Springs Firemen were returning to Fire Station 2, according to the City Fire Marshall. The firemen noticed the blaze and responded to the location. After...
Lady Cats Count on Hitting Skills Against Waxahachie
When one hears about the Waxahachie Lady Indians that the Lady Cats’ softball team will be playing in an Area game Saturday at 6 p.m. at North Forney, they sound just like the Lady Cats. However Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo says there are some subtle differences that should gave his team an advantage. Coach Carrillo says Waxahachie is a young teams and a good hitting team. He adds the offensive strength of the Lady Indians...
Meredith Caddell Changes Hats
Meredith Caddell is going to miss being on the “busy” corner of town when she steps down as President/CEO of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The 300 Connally Street location is smack dab in the middle of everything going on in Celebration City. Meredith is going in an exciting direction by becoming Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation Director, a role held by Jackie Thornton for a decade. In the meantime, she will...
“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Saving Lives
“Click It or Ticket.” It’s simple, it’s the law and it’s a reminder from the Texas Department of Transportation that seat belts save lives. “With Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation season approaching, we’re urging people to buckle their seat belts every time they get in their vehicle,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “Every person in a vehicle, front or back seat, needs to buckle up. Not only is it the law, but seat...
Daehn’s Essay Chosen by Nursing Leadership Group
Forty-six (46) essays with the topic “Caring is the Essence of Nursing” were submitted by high school students in the area. The essays were written as a precursor to National Nurses Week 2016. Miranda Daehn’s essay was chosen as the top essay (see below) by the Nursing Leadership group at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Miranda is in the Heath Science program at Sulphur Springs High School and recently decided to enter the health...
Progress in Testing Technologies for BVD-PI Calves
by Mario Villarino Today, our communication system provide us information even we do not necessarily make a direct effort to get it. As I was talking about the impact of this to the staff at the Hopkins County extension office, we came to the conclusion that this trend not only will continue but will become the norm in how we interpret our world and how we become aware of the different happenings in it. I personally do not have a...
John T. Johnson
Funeral services for John T. Johnson, age 72, of Cumby will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Moore, Bro. Chris Pipkin and Bro. James Wascom officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Cumby with David Singleton, Mitch Singleton, Ted Chandler, Harold Nicholson, Mark Corey, Thomas Jefferson, Brandon Byrd, and Jeff Newton serving as pallbearers. Visitation...
