Eula Ann Smith
Eula Ann Smith Funeral service for Eula Ann Smith, age 72, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Wilton McMorris officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Ryan Curry, Floyd Taylor, Billy Capps, Taylor Coleman, Braden Coleman, Chris Spencer, Marlin Peters and Jackie Normandeau serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from...
Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Funding For Truck Tires
Funds From Scrap Metal Deposited At Precinct Barns Benefits County’s 11 VFDs The 11 county volunteer fire departments received funding for tires for their apparatus this week from Hopkins County Commissioners. Each department received $2,000 to apply toward tire purchases at the county rate from an area vendor, thanks to scrap metal turned in by each commissioners. The county commissioners previously agreed to further help the...
Saltillo Lions Cross Country Places Second at State Meet in Round Rock
The Saltillo Lions cross country team had another solid meet, placing second at the state tournament held in Round Rock, TX. The Lions had a great outing thanks in large part to two runners who placed in the top-10. Coy Collins Gunner Tarver led the way as they got 5th and 7th place with times of 16:59 and 17:01. Next up for Saltillo was Rowdy Speir at 42nd, finishing at 18:33. Cristian Trejo and Luke Ritter were...
Chamber Connection – Nov. 10: After Hours Mixer, Lighted Parade, CASA Fundraiser, Turkey Trot On Tap
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2022 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to...
Blue Santa Sign Up, Toy Drive Have Begun Online
Donations Accepted In Blue Barrels, During Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Toy Drive, By Scanning QR Code The annual Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Blue Santa sign up has begun online. The blue barrels are going out this week to businesses and other locations around the county as part of the annual Blue Santa toy drive. Toys are needed this year like never before, according to program organizers. Blue Santa, coordinated by local law enforcement...
Residential Search Yields Xanax Bars, THC Wax, Marijuana, Pistol
Five Others Jailed On Controlled Substance, Related Charges A residential search yielded Xanax bars, THC wax, marijuana and a pistol Monday afternoon, resulting in one arrest. At least five others have also been arrested on controlled substance and related charges from Friday, Nov. 4- Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 2021. Main Street Search Warrant Marc Oneill Hutchings Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit assisted police...
Dinner Bell Menu For November 10, 2021
Friends of Dinner Bell are the Community Partner for this week’s meal. For their support we at Dinner Bell thank them for their generous donation. 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 starting at 11:00 on Wednesday. MENU Chicken and Rice Casserole Roasted Broccoli, Caulflower and Brussel Sprouts Garden...
Extension Demonstrates Christmas Joys At Annual Holiday Program
The 48th Annual Extension Christmas Joys holiday program returned to Southwest Dairy Center Monday, where two sessions -were all but at capacity. Master Wellness Volunteer JoAlice McCue presents “Tis the Season to Season up” and Many of residents will remember this program as “Christmas Show & Tell,” started by long Hopkins County Extension Agent Janie Crump. When Johanna Hicks took on the position of family and...
Man Allegedly Barricaded Himself In Restroom, Flooded Diner
A 59-year-old man ended up in jail after he allegedly barricaded himself in a restroom and flooded a diner, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded just before 10 p.m. Nov. 9, 2021, at a West Industrial Drive diner, where a person was reported to have barricaded himself in the restroom and was flooding the facility. Upon arrival, the deputies observed the issue. They then breached the door...
Paris Junior College Homecoming Wraps up With Awards, Crowning
Paris Junior College wrapped up Homecoming weekend on Saturday with the Distinguished Alumni Awards presentation and the crowning of a King and Queen. Honored for their contributions to both the community and to Paris Junior College, Brad Hutchison, Class of 1964 and Lynn Patterson, Class of 1974 received their awards from Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC president. Saturday evening Nathaniel Windham of Pickton and Baylee Metcalfe of Sand Springs,...
