Summer In Texas To Be One Of The Most Extreme Yet
An unrelenting stretch of blistering days amid an ongoing heat wave has put this summer on track to be one of Texas’ most extreme, weather data shows. In June, a sample of 38 weather stations across the state recorded a temperature at or above 100 degrees 250 times. The average temperature for June was 82.2 degrees, which was 2.6 degrees above the 20th century average, according to data provided by the state climatologist. Still, this...
Lights Of Life 2024 Gala Chairs Announced
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors is gearing up for the 2024 Gala which is scheduled for Saturday, January 27. The Chairs for the next Gala will be Kim and John Sellers. Kim and John have been long-time supporters of the Gala, having attended most of the events. Kim has served on the Gala Committee for several years, and John is a former member of the Foundation’s Board of...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 26, 2023
Hall Oil Company is again a Community Partner for Dinner Bell. The willingness of Hall Oil Company to support this feeding ministry allows this endeavor to exist. For their support we are very thankful. Hopkins County Abstract is sending employees to fill the meal boxes. Dinner Bell appreciates Hopkins County Abstract for helping to prepare the boxes for and also to distribute them. GRAB and GO with a meal from the...
RACA Program Expands Public Fishing, Paddling Access With New Sites
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. The new sites are located on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers, giving the public more options and flexibility to access these incredible waterways. The new site on the Brazos River is in...
Alba Police Sergeant Arrested
July 18, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies responded to a Disturbance with Weapon call this week. When they arrived at the rural Cumby address, they found David Reed Tipps, age 46, standing in the front yard of his residence. For the safety of deputies, Tipps was directed to walk backwards toward them with his hands on his head. Tipps was handcuffed, mirandized, and informed that he was being detained while an investigation...
Jay Hodge Chevrolet Orders 15 Meals
July 17, 2023 – Members of the Jay Hodge Chevrolet Team will be well fed on Saturday as General Manager Bill Owens has already placed an order. Proceeds of this event support Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs and Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. You can order ahead of time just like Bill, call 214 604 8005 starting Wednesday. Meal-A-Day Sulphur Springs
Mexico Files Diplomatic Complaint Over Gov. Gregg Abbotts New Border Buoy Border Barrier
Mexico’s incoming secretary of foreign affairs, Alicia Bárcena, said Friday that Texas’ deployment of buoys on the Texas-Mexico border to prevent migrants from crossing the Rio Grande are a violation of water treaties between the U.S. and Mexico. Texas has been installing the buoys over the past week, along with razor wire on the Rio Grande river near Eagle Pass. Those measures are the latest in Gov. Greg Abbott’s aggressive...
Red River Valley Homeless Coalition Tennis Shoe Drive
Red River Valley Homeless Coalition is hosting a tennis shoe drive through Friday, Aug 11. They need new, unused shoes for men, women, and children of all ages. The drive will serve a ten-county area, including Lamar, Red River, Delta, Hopkins, Titus, Wood, Camp, Cass, Morris, and Franklin Counties. For more information please vist the Red River Valley Homeless Coalition facebook page
Dr. Tony Gene Smith
Dr. Tony Gene Smith passed from this life July 15, 2023 at Titus Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in Sulphur Springs and was a member of the League Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 18, from 6-8 PM at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Services will be Wednesday, July 19 at 2 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Brother...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07-10-2023 – 07-16-2023
Arrests: McKenzie, Bobby, 42 years of age, of Austin, was arrested 7-15-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice. Morgan, Richard, 40 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-13-2023 on a Wood County Warrant for Violation of Bond Conditions. Adams, Tatum, 23 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 7-10-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G. Morseth, Zachary, 26...
