No Explosives Found After Texas Capital Bomb Threat
April 17, 2023- The Texas capital was evacuated for 2 hours last Sunday due to a bomb threat. An unknown person made a call to 911 to claim that they placed a pipe bomb within the state capital, according to an emergency alert from the Department of Public Safety. After a sweep of Capitol grounds, Austin police said the building was safe to return, and no explosive devices were found. Austin police Department notified DPS of the...
Lunchables May Be Coming To Schools
April 17, 2023- Lunchables, the loveable miniature snack-pack filled with pieces of ham and crackers, or small DIY pizzas that have excited American children for years, won’t be only available at grocery stores. Students will be able to purchase them from their school or possibly receive them through a free lunch program. This revelation comes from Kraft Heinz, the manufacturer of Lunchables. Starting this year, school...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested April 17
April 17, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common...
Hopkins County Records – April 17
Land Deed Transactions for April 17, 2023 Ronnie Lee Collins and Susan Edwards Collins to Dixie Sickles and Hades Chase Sickles; tract in the A Caro survey Lisa Guardian Cowen and Thomas Odell White to Thomas O Dell White Management Trust; tract in the Joseph Redding survey James Lee Beck and Kimberly Ann Beck to Beck James Lee Co-trustee, Kimberly Ann Beck Co-Trustee and TJA Trust; tract in the Elizabeth Mitchell survey Ricardo...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting – April 20
April 17, 2023 – Susan Lanning is set to be the guest speaker at the next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting. However, if you are unable to attend due to travel distance or for whatever reason, you are invited to attend via Zoom. The time will be the same, April 20, 2023, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada). You will need to register in advance for this meeting by clicking the...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 4/17/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 17, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Silent Auction Many of us are looking forward to the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Gala this Saturday, April 22. Even if you are not attending, you can still participate in the silent auction! Register online to view auction items at...
Patsy Ann Shaw
Graveside services for Patsy Ann Shaw, age 88, will be conducted at 12 noon on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Tira Cemetery with Jeff Ray officiating. Patsy passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Wesley House. Patsy was born on November 17, 1934 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of Ambers Dotson Gibson and Cora Bea Cavitt Gibson. She married Don Truitt Shaw on October 23, 1953 in Tira, TX. Patsy volunteered for Terrific Tuesday respite...
Sandra Kay Hall
Graveside services for Sandra Kay Hall, age 72, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023 at Seymore Cemetery with Bro. Al Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be Nolan House, Windell House, Lanny Vines, Jeffery Hathcoat, Jamie House and Lenny House. Sandra passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at her home. Sandra was born on November 9, 1950 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of Euel...
Norman Lee Bedford
Norman Lee Bedford, 80, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 19th at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs. Arrangements facilitated by West Oaks Funeral Home. There will be a time of visitation for friends and family beginning at 1:00pm prior to the service. Norman was born in Ft. Worth on June 12, 1942. He graduated from...
Lady Cats Track & Field sending five plus a relay team to Area meet
Coach Ross Hicks and his team had a solid outing Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 11-12 at Liberty Eylau’s Harris Field for the 15-4A District meet, as Sulphur Springs sends five athletes and a relay team to the next level. “Overall, it was a good day,” the track and field coach said Thursday morning. One of two Lady Cats to qualify for an event at the Area meet is Jaicee Jasmer. Her efforts in the 200 M dash got her...
