Joy of Hope Promises to Help the Vision Impaired
August 17, 2023 – Joy of Hope, Inc is the vision of founder Johnny Wheat. His goal is to open a live-in facility for blind people here in Hopkins County. It will be a learning center to teach vision impaired people how to live without having to rely on others 100% of the time. This facility will rival ones in Austin, TX and other parts of the Nation. Joy of Hope board members include Sulphur Springs Optometrist Andrew Yoder,...
What is Beep Baseball?
Beep baseball is the equivalent of America’s favorite pastime for the blind or visually impaired, but with a few differences: There are only two bases; first and third. The bases, which emit a beeping sound, are about four feet tall. Players run toward the beeping base after the ball is hit. The catcher and pitcher are in the batter’s team; they are both sighted. There are six fielders in a team, and all of them are blind or visually...
Texas Attorney General Shoots Down Franklin County’s Fight Against Solar Plant
August 17, 2023 – Angela Comenero who is serving as provisional attorney general for the State of Texas dealt a blow this week to nearby Franklin County who has been searching for solutions to fight proposed solar plants. Angry residents in Franklin County have asked their county commissioners to impose restrictions on proposed solar farms in their county, including a 180-day moratorium on commercial solar development. The...
Marie Casey
Memorial service for Marie Casey, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday. August 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Mike Powell officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Casey passed away on August 14, 2023 at her residence. Marie was born on January 27, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to James Henry “Shorty” and Frances (Nordin) Britton. She married Bobby Gene Casey on October 12,...
Benjamin Richard Ellison
Benjamin Richard Ellison, age 66 of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 10 A.M. at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton, Texas with Bro. Jeff Tiemeyer officiating. Ben was born to Edward Lee and Juanita Ella (Barrow) Ellison on October 1, 1956, in Franklin County, Texas. He married Aleen Delores Edwards in Hopkins County, Texas on...
Margie Ordiway
Funeral service for Margie Ordiway, age 65 of Winnsboro, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Nub Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Ordiway passed away on August 14, 2023 at Lakeview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. With our condolences.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society and Hopkins County Historical Society Annual Joint Meeting to be held August 24, 2023
It is time again for the Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s annual joint meeting with the Hopkins County Historical Society. This year it will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Winifred Building at Heritage Park, 416 Jackson Street North, Sulphur Springs, Texas. (This event replaces our regular third Thursday meeting held at the library)!Once again Paula Altenbaumer will be portraying...
The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum has a new Interactive Sports Wall for the Kids to Check Out
(August 15 Commerce, Texas) Bringing a new dimension to the exhibits at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is MultiBall, an interactive sports wall. This gaming platform makes sports more attractive for all ages. With precision sensors and motion tracking, MultiBall provides a variety of fun games for all ages. This exhibit will be officially opened on Wednesday, August 23 at 10:30 AM. ...
TXDOT, Law Enforcement Step up Effort to Curb Drunk Driving
New law also takes effect Sept. 1 targeting drunk drivers who kill parents of young children Aug. 15, 2023 AUSTIN — As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists...
State Fair of Texas Announces New Minors Policy
August 15, 2023 The State Fair of Texas is proud to be a family-friendly environment for visitors of all ages to celebrate all things Texan. As an added safety measure, the State Fair is implementing an AFTER 5 P.M. MINORS POLICY. During the 2023 State Fair of Texas, starting at 5:00 p.m. daily, all minors, age 17 and under, must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone (21+) when entering the Fair. Parents, guardians, or...
