2021 Clara Bridges 90+ Celebration at Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
It is an great achievement to reach over 90 years old. Karon Weatherman has honored those who have gained that achievement for years. Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Center expresses a solution to still honor the 90+ seniors while keeping everyone safe. She states: “Instead of having one large event I am going to hold smaller Birthday Celebrations at each of the 6 Nursing Homes and Assisted Livings here...
Meal A Day Menu For Sept. 20-24, 2021
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 Sept. 20-24, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day food preparation Monday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Frito’s and Cole Slaw. Tuesday – BBQ Rope Sausage, Macaroni and Cheese, Stewed Squash and Roll. Wednesday – Taco Soup, Tossed...
Update: 11-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Friday Identified As Local Youth
The 11-year-old killed in a 2-vehicle crash Friday morning has been identified by Texas Department of Public Safety Funeral services have also been set for the local youth. DPS Sgt. Gregg Williams, with the Texas Highway Patrol Media Communications for the Texarkana/Mount Pleasant region which includes Hopkins County, Saturday reported Angel Olvera was the 11 boy who died at the crash site Friday morning. Precinct 2 Justice of the...
Jeffrey Scott Wilson
Jeffrey Scott Wilson Funeral services for Jeffrey Scott Wilson, age 51, of Saltillo will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 2 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Craig Toney officiating. Interment will follow at Stouts Creek Cemetery with Hunter Wilson, Cody Wilson, Chad Rawson, Howard Birchfield, Brent Burkett, and Buddy Lappin serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021, from 10 a.m....
Charles Duckett
Charles Duckett Charles Otis Duckett of Idabel, Ok passed away on September 17, 2021. He was born March 30, 1947, to Ward and Rosanna Duckett. Charles graduated in the Class of 1964 from Riverside High School, Harris, Oklahoma He continued his education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He was a retiree from Weyerhaeuser County of Valliant, Oklahoma. Charles enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed riding...
Paris District Road Report for the week of September 20, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 20, 2021. 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 as...
Chitto Olvera
Chitto Olvera Funeral service for Chitto Olvera, age 11, of Saltillo, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Saltillo Kerry Garmon Gymnasium, Saltillo Texas with Jesse Olvera officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Miguel Olvera, Jesse Olvera, Eddie Olvera, Edwars Vicente, Tim Lane and Arturo Olvera, Sr., and serving as honorary pallbearers are Bo Morris, and his...
3 Additional COVID Fatalities Confirmed For Hopkins County This Week
Three additional COVID fatalities have been confirmed for Hopkins County this week, increasing the pandemic total to 130 cases, Texas Department of State Health Services reported Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021. All COVID-19 deaths come from death certificates filed by the doctor, medical examiner or other official who completes the paperwork and sends it to the state vital statistics office with COVID listed as the direct cause of...
Lady Cats Volleyball Bests Marshall Lady Mavs in Four
The Lady Cats volleyball team had another hard-fought district match on Friday, Sept. 17, this time against the Marshall Lady Mavs. Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad hosted the Lady Mavs in the SSHS Main Gym on Friday for Sulphur Springs’ third district match. The Lady Cats lost a nice lead in set one and unfortunately for the home team they would go on to lose the first set 26-24. Sets two and three were won by Sulphur Springs,...
H C Historical Society ‘Style Show’ and Brunch Was a Fun Fundraiser for Heritage Park
Heritage Park also houses the Hopkins County Historical Museum, the first site which welcomes visitors entering the Park. Inside are numerous restored buildings. The newest construction is the beautiful Winniford Building, the location for the September 11 Style Show and Brunch! Plan to visit the Park on October 2, 2021 for Indian Summer Day and Dutch Oven cooking! At a recent fundraising event at Heritage Park, about 18 models...
