Hopkins County Unemployment Rate Dips During August 2021
Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar Counties Jobless Rates Remain Below State Average The unemployment rate in Hopkins County dipped slightly during August 2021, and Franklin County continued ahead of Hopkins County for the second consecutive month in a row with the lowest unemployment rate in the Northeast Texas/Texarkana Workforce Development Area, according to the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Labor Market Index data released...
Brian Keith “Rusty” Reed
Brian Keith “Rusty” Reed Funeral services for Brian Keith “Rusty” Reed, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Joe Keller officiating and Bro. Danny Ballard assisting. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Jackie Reed, Keith Duncan, Brandon Edge, Bradley Edge, Richard Reed, Roger Reed, Mark Reed, and Rodney Keller serving as...
Wildcats Golf Fall Schedule Released
Wildcats football head coach and athletic director Greg Owens earlier this week released the men and women’s golf schedules for the fall 2021 season. The season gets underway in mid-October when the men’s team, lead by head coach Jeremy DeLorge, will take part in their first tournament right here in Sulphur Springs at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Oct. 18. After that Coach DeLorge’s squad will be in Gladewater...
Harrison Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election As County Court At Law Judge in 2022
Hopkins County Court at Law Judge Clay Harrison Monday announced his intention to seek re-election. Harrison was elected in 2018 upon the retirement of Judge Amy Smith. A conservative Republican, Harrison said he plans to once again seek the nomination of his party in the spring 2022 primary. Hopkins County Court at Law Judge Clay Harrison In 2019, Judge Harrison was appointed by the Texas Supreme Court to a joint taskforce on...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For Sept. 13-19, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Sept. 13-19, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Milton Henderson, age 53, of Dallas, was arrested on September 13, on a Collin County warrant for probation violation-larceny. Hunter Ray, age 23, of Gilmer, was arrested on September 14, for tampering with or fabricating evidence with the intent to impair and possession of less than 2 ounces of...
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...
