Wagner’s Carnival Back for Fall Festival
The Wagner’s Carnival is returning to Sulphur Springs for the 2015 Fall Festival. This will be the Wagner’s Carnival’s second year working with the Fall Festival Committee. “There’s a Fall Festival Committee that contacted us,” Wagner’s Carnival Co-Owner Jason Wagner said. “The previous carnival could no longer accomodate them the way they wanted to be accomodated, so they contacted us...
United Way at 40% of Goal
Hopkins County United Way is near $64,000 or 40% of their 160,000 campaign goal. Price Orwosky, Campaign Chair, said small gifts from small businesses and individuals were the primary source for the third week report. He expects next week to include a number of larger donations. Eighteen agencies will receive funds from United Way. 100% Club for October 20, 2015; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted goal EDC Office;...
TXU, Community Chest Partner To Assist Those in Crisis
TXU Energy Aid has partnered with Hopkins County Community Chest to enable assistance for those in crisis to pay utility bills. A check presentation took place Tuesday morning at Community Chest on Linda Drive. Kim Campbell, with TXU, said they would partner with Community Chest following changes made in local agencies who serve those in need. TXU chose to partner with Community Chest because the agency is not tied to those with low...
Three Arrests Made by WPD Last Week
Three arrests were made, 153 calls for service received, and 49 citations and 41 warnings issued by the Winnsboro Police Department during the week of October 12-18. No accidents were reported to the WPD. Only one Winnsboro resident was arrested during the week. On Saturday, October 18, Jason Bearden, 37, was arrested for Criminal Mischief over $500 but less than $1500. Two Bells, Texas residents Linda Rios, 54, and Jose Rios, 37,...
Meal A Day Menu October 26th – October 30th
Monday Beef Patties with Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Tuesday Chopped BBQ Beef Sandwiches Baked Beans Potato Salad Wednesday Hopkins County Chicken Stew Crackers and Cheese Tossed Salad Thursday Rope Sausage Black Eyed Peas Spinach Corn Bread Friday Chili Cheese Dogs Tater Tots Cole Slaw Pickle...
Dorothy Jerene Williams Anderson
Private graveside services for Dorothy Jerene Williams Anderson, age 95, of Sulphur Springs were held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 at Restlawn Memorial park with Rev. Hans Wakeman officiating. Mrs. Anderson passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born on July 24, 1920 in Hopkins County, and grew up in the Reilly Springs and Union Community and was the daughter of Lester...
Betty Ochoa
Betty Ochoa, age 49, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
Alvie J. Harty
Alvie J. Harty, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Carriage House Manor. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
Stew Contest Saturday Features 161 Pots of Hopkins County Stew
The annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is coming up Saturday in Buford Park. The context will feature 161 pots of stew. Chamber of Commerce Executive Meredith Caddell is hoping for the best weather-wise. Ms. Caddell said excitement is building as stew-cooks are preparing for the event. Friday night, activity will begin on the stew grounds in Buford Park. T-shirts will be for sale both Friday night and Saturday. Stew...
‘Basics at Brunch’ at the Seniors Center on Monday
The “Basics at Brunch” free seminar hosted at the Seniors Center on Monday marked the first of seminars to be offered in Sulphur Springs by Elder Care Attorneys Ross and Shoalmire. A capacity crowd was present to hear “The Five Basic Mistakes…and How to Avoid Them”, aimed at educating Senior Citizens and family members in areas of legal interest. Lisa Shoalmire encouraged seniors to focus on planning well...
