Herman “Bud” D. Bryant
Funeral service for Herman “Bud” D. Bryant, age 88, of Emory, will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at the Church of Christ in Emory. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at 10:00 am, at the church. Burial will follow in Emory City Cemetery. Mr. Bryant died Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22, 2015, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Bryant was born July 24, 1927, in Point, to...
City Purchases Trolley
The city of Sulphur Springs has purchased the Downtown Business Alliance Trolley. The city was actually a minority owner of the vehicle but bought the trolley outright for $4,000. Tuesday morning City Manager Marc Maxwell Tuesday said the city owned 40% of the trolley before the purchase. Maxwell said some repairs must be made on the Trolley before anything is done with the trolley. Extensive work on the suspension is needed. Money...
Department of Labor to Be on Local Hospital Campus November 30th
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew has had better Monday mornings than this week’s. He told the board Monday night about some more unwanted visitors the hospital will be having at the end of the month. McAndrew stated that someone has filed a complaint with the Department of Labor. He stated that a few disgruntled employees had left lately. McAndrew noted to the board that the DOL may find something but...
Meal A Day Menu November 30th – December 4th
Meal A Day Menu November 30th – December 4th Monday Cheese Burgers (Lettuce Tomato and Onions) Baked Beans Chips Tuesday Chicken Cuisine Carrots Broccoli Roll Wednesday Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Thursday Hopkins County Stew Crackers Tossed Salad Friday Rope Sausage Black Eyed Peas Corn Bread Sliced...
Burgers and Fries Wait Staff Donate to Senior Citizens Center
Once again the wait-staff of Burgers and Fries, 208 College Street, have donated their tips received for service. The recipient of their over $2000 donation is the Senior Citizens Center, 150 MLK Boulevard in Sulphur Springs. “These wonderful people and their customers are making a difference in a lot of Senior’s Lives,” stated Karon Weatherman, Program and Marketing Director for the Senior Center.
Infestation of Giant Salvinia Found on Lake Fork
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed the presence of giant salvinia in Chaney Branch on Lake Fork. The infestation appears to be confined to this branch and another small cove west of the dam and occupies an estimated 3.25 acres. Judging by the distribution and age of the plants, it is apparent it has been in place for several months. As is the case for other introductions in East Texas, the plants were most likely...
Talco Woman Sentenced to 20 Years
She did not wait for her December 7th trial date. Instead of waiting, Jackqulyn Henry Erwin, 52, of Talco pled guilty to two first degree felony delivery cases and was sentenced to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Her guilty plea was made in 8th Judicial District Court before Judge Eddie Northcutt Monday. She was scheduled for a final pre-trial hearing Monday. In September of this year, Erwin and a 59-year old...
Another Missed Date for New County Jail
One wonders if Hopkins County jail residents will be in their new home for Christmas. Once again, county plans have been stymied by failure of vendors to meet deadlines. Yet, county officials continue to plan for a December 1 Open House for those who desire to tour the jail. Inmates will not be moving into the new Hopkins County Jail anytime this week. Apparently installation of a required phone visitation system will not be taking...
Hospital Addresses CMS Concerns With Purchased Equipment
The Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board bought more non-budgeted equipment to address concerns from a survey by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Systems Monday night. For the OR they bought instruments and a sterilizer and scope cleaner and approved renovation of the sterile processing department and decontamination area. They have now spent over $500,000 for CMS concerns for infection control.
Winnsboro Police Report for November 16-22
Winnsboro City Police were busy with five arrests, a minor accident, 197 calls for service, and 52 citations and 42 warnings issued during the seven day period of November 16-22. Arrested Saturday for Assault Family/Household member with previous conviction and Interfere with emergency call with previous conviction, was Jason Bearden, 37, of Winnsboro. Kayla Dean, 29, of Paris was arrested on two City of Mt Pleasant warrants Monday....
