Symphony League Auction Item: Bodacious BBQ
Jay Isonhood has donated once again. Bodacious BBQ here in Sulphur Springs are long time supporters of the Symphony League. Let me say that when I saw they donated again this year, the mere thought of their food make me go get some BBQ. It’s that good. When you stop by, ask to order off ‘Jay’s Secret Menu’. This is my Bodacious brisket sandwich. I ate it on Friday. Get your own. Also the beefy bean are good....
David Alexander Johnson
David Alexander Johnson David Alexander Johnson, age 84, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Talco City Cemetery in Talco, Texas at 10 a.m. with Pastor Pepper Puryear officiating. David was born to Shelby Johnson and...
A Year in Review – Diabetes Education
Johanna Hicks By JOHANNA HICKS, Texas AgriLife Extension Agents for Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected] Each year in November and December, my co-worker and I provide highlights and impacts of our programming for the year. My passion has been teaching others about self-management of diabetes. Many people know that our son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 ½. Unfortunately, type 1...
Upcoming Seasonal Events Include The UPRA Rodeo, Be The Service, Thanksgiveaway
Chamber Connection By Butch Burney If it’s November, it means Christmas is coming, and the Lions Club will help you get in the Christmas spirit when they host their 16th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 2. If you’d like to register for the parade, contact the Chamber at [email protected] and we can email you a form. Entries will be graded in three categories: large business, small business and non-profit.The...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs’ Last Saturday Injury Clinic Canceled
By Jennifer Heitman, Marketing, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, our Free Saturday Injury Clinic this Saturday, November 12, 2022, will be canceled. ONCOR (electric company) is going to be working on some electrical issues near our hospital and will result in some temporary power outages. This will not affect our...
Determining What To Do About Damaged Trees
Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County, [email protected] A storm can leave trees looking like there is no tomorrow. Major limbs may be broken or damaged, foliage can be shredded or stripped, or the bark may be torn or gouged. But what at first glance may look like mortal wounds are not necessarily fatal to a tree. Trees have an amazing ability to...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Oct. 31, 2022 to Nov. 6, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022, included: Arrests River Scudday, 21 years of age, of Gilmer, was arrested on Nov. 5, 2022, on an Upshur County warrant for striking fixture or highway landscape valued at $200 or less. Scotty Wallis, 33 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Nov. 4, 2022, on two Wood County...
Hopkins County Community Once Again Comes Through For United Way, Agencies It Helps
The Hopkins County community has once again come through for United Way and the 18 agencies it will help with funds from the 2022-2023 campaign. Hopkins County United Way officers and campaign workers extend heartfelt thanks to all for their contributions, which have helped make this another successful campaign year. Hopkins County United Way campaign workers cheer as other volunteers turn in and report on contributions received over...
Symphony League Auction Item: Birthright Catered Meal
A catered Dinner for 20 will be up for grabs going to the highest bidder at the Annual Symphony League Auction. Their food is wonderful, I mean it.. Like take a half day off work the next day so you can eat all the leftovers before your wife and kids get home kinda wonderful. We know there is no food pictured. It’s too soon for them to make the food. You must wait till the 19th to purchased the food, then let them know when you...
1 In Custody Following Two-County Interstate 30 Vehicle Pursuit
One person was arrested following a two-county Intestate 30 chase Thursday morning, according to sheriff’s reports. The incident began when officers attempted to make contact with the occupant of a vehicle to see if the motorist needed assistance. The driver of the vehicle in question, reported to be a female, took off on I-30 west. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Cumby Police Department officers pursued the...
