Three Scams Underway in Area During Christmas Season
It’s the Christmas season and scam artists are seeking funds to purchase presents. According to Lewis Tatum, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Investigator, three scams are being run throughout the county. Phone calls are being received by area residents in which the caller offers a packet of information and seeks a donation for injured law enforcement officers. Tatum says this is a scam. He states that law enforcement...
Hearts of Life Presents Brent for Adoption
This week’s adoptable pet of the week from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is Brent, a three-year old black lab mix. Hearts of Life Volunteer Deborah Balkcom says Brent is a nice, happy dog who loves people. The adoption fee is $90 and will include the cost of neutering. Brent just recently received a rabies shot. Brent has just about spent his entire life at the shelter. To adopt Brent, call 903...
Tickets Selling Fast for Choral Society Celtic Christmas Weekend
Northeast Texas Choral Society will present A Celtic Christmas on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 at the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Director Carol Allen explains there will be some songs that most have not heard before but she adds the 90-voice Choral Society will also do everyone’s favorite carols in a Celtic style. Tickets at $10 each are going...
Saltillo Loses First Two in Miller Grove Tourney
In the Miller Grove Tournament first day of play, Saltillo lost both games Thursday. Saltillo Lions poor third quarter proved too much to overcome as Wolfe City outscored the Lions 16-7in the quarter and 47-32 for the first game. In game two, McLeod’s strong first and third quarters dropped the Lions to a 1-8 season record and 0-2 for the tourney. Friday, the Lions face Yantis in Yantis at 10:45 a.m. and Campbell at Miller Grove at 5...
Animals of the Week: Pebbles and Bam Bam
Pebbles and Bam Bam are two month old American Pit Bull siblings that were found chained to a fence together at the apartment complex on Freeman ST. Pebbles is the tan and white female while Bam Bam is the solid black male. Both puppies are very playful and loving with a strong sibling bond. “The Police Department was called out, so they went out and picked them up,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They...
South Sulphur Flood Warning Extended Until Friday Afternoon
At 3 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2015, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a Flood Warning for the South Sulphur River near Cooper affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties. The flood warning is until 3 p.m. Friday or until cancelled. At 2:15 p.m. Thursday the river is predicted to rise to 18 feet–two feet above flood stage–by Friday afternoon. The Weather Service cautions walking near riverbanks or driving cars...
Second Home Burglary in City This Week Similar to First
A second home burglary in two days in the city of Sulphur Springs was reported Tuesday. There appear to be some similarities. The second break-in occurred at a home in the south part of town. It was reported to police around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday. Entry was made by breaking a kitchen window. The house had clothes tossed and mattresses flipped. Some paperwork was disturbed and an envelope containing $2,500 was taken. Some items of value...
Chamber Connection November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Dr. Ray Perryman to speak at Economic Outlook Conference, December 9th from 11:30-1:00pm Dr. Perryman is back and has A LOT to tell us. He will discuss not only the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas, but he will also touch on Obamacare and changes to insurance in 2016. Get your tickets now to hear noted economist, Dr. Ray Perryman on Wednesday,...
Arvel Boney
Funeral service for Arvel L. Boney, age 75 of Emory, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Potts officiating. Military Graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Sherry Millsap, Barbara Potts, Cheryl Stephens, Doris Ann Murdock, Jamie Lewis and Tina Brumley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held...
City Manager’s Report
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Mawell reported to the city council Tuesday night: STREETS, WATER AND SEWER – The Rockdale Road reconstruction project is underway. Westbrook Concrete Contractors is forming and pouring the concrete street one segment at a time. Water utilities have been replaced. This project will finish Rockdale Road on the north side of Interstate 30. Plano Street is underway. This $268,000 project is a...
