Saltillo Sets Homecoming
Jan28

Saltillo Sets Homecoming

Saltillo Homecoming Court consist of 8 Seniors and 3 Duchesses.  Pic 7 Sitting L to R: Jr. Duchess – Ana Gallagos, Sophomore Duchess – Jordan Sustaire & Freshman Duchess – Lindsay Butler; Standing Senior Nominees L to R – Jacie Thompson, Kortne Wilson, Malori Hogue, Haylee Clover, Paula Boekhorst, Kendall Hayley, Mason McGill & Katy Perea. Friday, February 5th will be Homecoming and Senior night at...

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Kid’s Trout Fishing Day, February 6th
Jan28

Kid’s Trout Fishing Day, February 6th

Rainbow trout in Hopkins County? Yes, thanks for Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries in Athens which will be stocking trout next week in Peavine Pinion Pool at Buford Park. Kyle Verner and Dale Thompson, members of the Hopkins County Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation and other volunteers host the annual Kids Trout Fishing Day every spring. This year’s Larry Buster Memorial event is set for Saturday Feb 6 between...

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PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus Offers Associate of Applied Science Degree
Jan28

PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus Offers Associate of Applied Science Degree

Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Caitlin Kimberlin is shown working on a project in the welding center on the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus. Caitlin, a second semester pipe welding student, is working toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree in welding technology.

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Myrtle Kemp
Jan28

Myrtle Kemp

Funeral arrangements for Myrtle Kemp, age 76 of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Kemp passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her residence.  

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Chamber Connection    January 28, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Jan28

Chamber Connection January 28, 2016 by Meredith Caddell

Chamber Connection   January 28, 2016 by Meredith Caddell Saddle Up & Save the Date…2/18 is the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dust off your boots and put on your jeans for a rip-roarin’ good time at the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet/Annual Membership Meeting!  This is a great night to enjoy a delicious meal and congratulate the deserving recipients of the many awards!  Tickets are $25 with seating on a first...

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*UPDATE* Another Arrest in November ATV Theft at Nor-Tex Tractor; As Many As 21 Potential Arrests To Come
Jan28

*UPDATE* Another Arrest in November ATV Theft at Nor-Tex Tractor; As Many As 21 Potential Arrests To Come

Yet another arrest has been made in connection with an organized crime ring that surfaced in Hopkins County last November. Ricardo Saldivar, 34, of Combine, Texas was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for engaging in organized criminal activity. He is now the fifth individual arrested in the case. Investigator Tony Hurley and Sulphur Springs Police Department Detective Rusty Stillwagoner arrested Saldivar in Seagoville, Texas and took...

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J. D. “Mutt” Holder
Jan28

J. D. “Mutt” Holder

Funeral Services for J.D. “Mutt” Holder, age 90 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Darryl Davis officiating.  Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Holder passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Rock Creek Nursing Home.

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Meal A Day Menu   February 1st  – February 5th
Jan28

Meal A Day Menu February 1st – February 5th

Meal A Day Menu February 1st  – February 5th    Monday Beef Patties with Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Vegetables Roll Tuesday Chicken Cuisine Diced Carrots Pickled Beets Wednesday Sliced Ham Sweet Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Roll Thursday Taco Soup Cheese Crackers Friday BBQ Chicken Potato Salad Cole...

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Animal of the Week: Buster Brown
Jan28

Animal of the Week: Buster Brown

Buster Brown is a 1-2 year old lab mix who was brought to the Animal Shelter December 28, 2015, after a woman found him living around her parents’ house. “He was just a stray at her parents’ house and they brought him in because they didn’t want him bothering the parents,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. Buster Brown shows no signs of having been trained and he is still a puppy with room to...

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Trinity Harvest Church Begins New Project
Jan27

Trinity Harvest Church Begins New Project

Trinity Harvest Church of God, 1150 Shannon Rd, has begun a new project within the past few months. Behind the existing building a Family Life Event Center is being constructed. The new building will contain a youth and children center, in addition to a fellowship hall. Once construction is finished the center will be available for community events as well. Weather permitting, the event center is predicted to be finished some time...

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