Melba Evans
Melba Faye Evans, age 91 passed away on June 29, 2023, at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Melba was born on January 22, 1932, in Hunt County, Texas to William Aaron and Cara Faye Blevins. She married William Evans, and they have 4 children. Melba was a fierce believer of Jesus and was her family’s strongest prayer warrior. She was a homemaker and followed her passion for children by working at a daycare and volunteering in her...
Contreras Attacks Elderly Patron at Local Watering Hole
July 5, 2023 – TONY CONTRERAS, age 30 from Sulphur Springs, TX, was arrested early in the morning of July 5, 2023. Sulphur Springs Police responded to an assault call at around 1AM. At the scene they found an elderly individual with minor injuries to his leg, arm and head. The victim told police he had been kicked, punched and pushed by CONTRERAS. CONTRERAS had a minor laceration on one of his hands. No photo available CONTRERAS...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 5th, 2023
10 % Club is the Community Partner. Always a supporter of Dinner Bell, the 10% Club remains loyal to the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry, which is grateful for the continued blessings. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Baked Chicken Pieces Chili Cheese Frito Corn Salad ...
Auditions For Upcoming Community Players Production Of Nunsense
Main Street Theatre will be hosting auditions for their next up-coming production ‘Nunsense’. Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia,...
Sandy Beaches, Shady Campsites, And Cool Cabins Are Here Just For You This Summer At Cooper Lake State Park!
Cooper, TX— Cooper Lake State Park was made for summer fun! The park has two white sandy beaches waiting for you! Plant your umbrella, spread out a towel, and get ready to experience summer’s goodness. Water sports abound at the park. Whether you love fishing from the bank or boat, jet skiing, swimming, or kayaking, the lake is ful setting us up for water sports fun throughout the summer season. Also, don’t forget about our almost 200...
This and That for July 2023
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Pepper production should be coming into full production now. How about your hot peppers? Are they not as hot as they should be, or are they much hotter than usual. It’s really a simple matter to adjust the heat level. If hot peppers are too hot for your taste, simply increase the amount of water they’re receiving and fertilize. Are the not hot enough? ...
Genealogy Lock-In
Hopkins County Genealogical Society will be hosting a lock-in Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 12-8pm located at the Sulphur Springs Library on 611 N Davis St. You can register by mail or call (903)885-8523, HGCS, 611 N. Davis St., P.O. BOX 624, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483. Donations are $15 per person, Copies are $0.10 the day of the lock-in. Complimentary light supper will be served between 5-6 PM. Door prizes will be available to...
Atmos Energy: Beware Of Utility Scams
Atmos Energy wants you to be prepared and to help you spot potential scams such as these: Online search engine results that place a fake Atmos Energy website in a browser’s top search results and Phone calls that offer a discount for immediate payment of an Atmos Energy bill. The fake Atmos Energy website may feature a phony customer service number and other false information. Do not be tricked into providing login credentials...
Kelley Back in Hopkins County Jail On Warrants
July 3, 2023 – RONNIE GENE KELLEY, age 46 of Sulphur Springs, is back in Hopkins County Jail after being served with warrants. RONNIE GENE KELLEY, July 2023 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies served the warrants at his home. He was taken into custody early in the morning of July 1 without incident. Kelley is facing these charges: 22.04(F) INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED W/INT BODILY INJ 22.01(A)(1) ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY...
Wanda Nell Parker
Graveside service for Wanda Nell Parker, age 91 of Van Alstyne, Texas will be held at 11:00A.M. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Ridgeway Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Parker passed away on June 29, 2023 at T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center. Wanda was born on January 23, 1932 in Hunt County, Texas to Charles James and Lucille (Booher) Miller. She married Joe Young Parker on April 15, 1949 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Wanda...
