Another Successful Help-A-Child Benefit In The Books
The 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit was hailed by organizers as another success for children served by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, four local foster families and toward scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors by Masonic Lodges who participate in and help put on the annual event. In Appreciation for 15-Year as Help-A-Child presenting sponsors15th Annual...
Wildcat Football Wins Fourth Straight
Sulphur Springs used another quick start, propelling them to a 28-17 win in Mabank. Friday, Oct. 14’s win over the Panthers is the fourth straight for Wildcat football. The offense scored 21 points in the first half, their fourth straight game doing so. Unlike the previous three victories, the Wildcat defense forced numerous stops, giving the ball right back to the offense and allowing Sulphur Springs to score again. Friday in...
Obituary – Frances Beers
Frances “Fran” Rowena Watkins Beers Frances “Fran” Rowena Watkins was born at home in Venango, Nebraska, to Ross and Lillie Watkins. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Bernie Beers; son, Brad Beers (his wife Kylene Neal); daughter, Ellie Beers Moore (her husband Mark); her grandchildren, who she always said were grand, Meredith Beers, Baker Beers, and John Moore; her sister, BJ Weatherby and BJ’s husband Verne...
Meal A Day Menu – October 17-21, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the remainder of the week of October 17-21 2022 includes: Meal-A-Day Monday, Oct. 17 — Cajun Chicken Rice Casserole, Black Beans and Pickled Beets. Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Chili-Ghetti, Peas and Carrots, and a Roll. Wednesday, Oct. 19 — Corny...
Earthworms After a Rain
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener I realize rains have been in short supply recently, but have you ever gone walking across your yard after a rain and noticed the number earthworms (from now on, just worms) on the ground surface? How about in the morning when the dew is heavy? How about going out on a hot day and finding dead worms on your sidewalk, curb, and driveway. Earthworm The obvious answer is they come to the...
Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Injuring Five With A Knife
A Sulphur Springs man was accused of injuring five people with a knife, two of whom pressed charges against him early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Zack Horne and Drew Fisher and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 2 a.m. Oct. 16, 2022, to a complaint of an active disturbance on FM 71 east. While they were responding, dispatchers received additional information, first, that a...
Dinner Bell Menu for October 19th, 2022
City National Bank is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell. Dinner Bell is so grateful for their continued support. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Lasagna Roasted carrots with herbs Buttered french bread Garden Salad Do Nothing Cake BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS...
Sulphur Bluff Team Named Grand Champion At Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Build Off
The first ever Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Team Build Off was a huge success Friday, with all 35 teams commended by the judges for their welding skills, safety practices and use of PPE, and manner in which they worked together as a team. In the end, however, only the teams constructing the top four ranked smokers went home with awards. “Everyone is doing excellent work,” said John Plemons, Paris Junior College...
Paris District Road Report for October 17, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 17, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
4 Jailed On Probation Warrants, 2 Arrested In Court, 3 Others Jailed On Felony Warrants
Over the last week, nine people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants. Four people were jailed in Hopkins County on violation of probation warrants, two were taken into custody in district court, and three on other felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Arrested In District Court Brian Everett “Gump” Gumpert Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Mike Sheen and Steve Huffman took Brian Everett...
