Extended Voting Hours Thursday; Rain Hampers Wednesday Numbers
Thursday, November 1st, will offer extended hours for early voting. Hours Thursday are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. This extended hour opportunity to cast a ballot in the November 6th General Election follows a rain soaked Wednesday that saw only 337 early votes cast. Wednesday was the lowest vote total for a weekday during this early voting period.
Early voting continues through Friday this week. Friday hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th. Hopkins County voters may cast ballots at any of the Vote Centers in the county. Voters will need one of seven forms of ID: Texas Driver License, Texas Personal Identification Card, Texas Election Identification Certificate, Texas Handgun License, United States Military Identification Card, or United States Passport (book or card).
Vote Centers open November 6th include: In the city of Sulphur Springs: the Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas Street; Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Fuller Street; County Courthouse, 118 Church St; Grace Family Church, 1901 Loop 301 East; Civic Center, 1200 Houston St; League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League. Throughout the county: Saltillo ISD, 150 CR 3534, Saltillo; Cumby Municipal Building, 100 E. Main Street, Cumby, TX; Sulphur Bluff ISD, 1027 CR 3550, Sulphur Bluff; Como-Pickton school, 13017 TX Highway 11E, Como; Miller Grove ISD, 7819 FM 275 S, Cumby; and North Hopkins ISD, 1994 FM 71 W, Sulphur Springs. Hours for voting November 6th are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Hearts of Life Present Heidi and Peggy Sue for Adoption
Heidi & Peggy Sue are still waiting for a family to call their own. They are bonded best friends who must stay together. Heidi is approximately 3 years old. Peggy Sue is approximately 4 years old. Their adoption fee together is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, spay and rabies.
Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue to meet this precious pair! Call 903-439-5019, email [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or find us on Petfinder.com
Chamber Connection November 1, 2018
Thank you to all who attended the 49thAnnual Hopkins County Stew Contest! We enjoyed delicious stew, BEAUTIFUL weather, and great memories. I love that we live in a community that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams, and execute them. Thank you to our sponsors,our cooks, and our volunteers for a wonderful, wonderful Hopkins County tradition! See you next year for the gigantic 50th Annual Stew Contest on Saturday, October 26th,2019!
I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2019 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even home town heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an alphabetical and categorical listing of your business. LeeAnn Peugh, with Echo Publishing, will be contacting you in the next few weeks to see if you are interested in placing an ad in the directory. The rates are affordable, and one of the best ways to represent your business. I hope you will consider this a wise investment with over 7,000 opportunities for business exposure. You may also contact the Chamber, and I will pass your information along to her. I’m proud to produce this book telling all about the place we love. I hope you will join me in the journey!
Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ Flea Market & Swap on November 8-10
Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ will be having a Flea Market & Swap event November 8, 9, and 10 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Vendors are wanted as well as shoppers and “junque” lovers who are ready to shop, swap, and eat. Early shopping will be held on Thursday November 8th from 4:00 to 8:00. The entry fee on Friday and Saturday is $5. Visit www.dannasfleamarketstyle.com or call 903-439-7091 for more information.
Veterans Day Parade scheduled for November 10th
A Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 10th in Sulphur Springs to honor those who have served us. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the parade will begin at Buford Park and go through the downtown square and back to the park. Please call Jason at either (903) 634-5673 or (972) 750-1966.
Third annual Salute the Veterans Cook-off
The third annual Salutethe Veterans Cook-off on will be held on Saturday, November 10thstarting at 8 a.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center located at 1200Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. All-you-can-eat BBQ begins at 1:00 p.m.Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12, and free for veterans andchildren under 6. Proceeds will benefit Operation Victor Echo Tango.
Wednesday Arrest of Local Man Leads to Quantity of Meth, Mushroom, Guns, and More Found in His Possession
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit and Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Wade Sheets executed a search warrant at Econo Lodge in Sulphur Springs regarding drug activity. Multiple buys of over 20-grams of methamphetamine over the past month led to the warrants, according to SCU officers.
In serving the warrants, law enforcement found a total of three pistols and two pellet pistols, multiple pieces of Penalty Group 1 drugs including 15.4-grams of meth and 2.3-grams of heroin. Penalty Group 2 prescription pills and 9-pounds of mescaline mushrooms were also found. Devices such as tablets and cellphones along with jewelry were also found. Much of what was found was located in a safe and other items in a safe style bag. A large amount of drug paraphernalia were found along with several pieces of jewelry.
Jeremy Lynn Sharp, 42, a resident at Econo Lodge was booked into Hopkins County Jail late Wednesday afternoon charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams; Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than or equal to 400-grams, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. His criminal record goes back to 2002 reaching from York County, Maine to Fannin County, Texas and Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County.
Miller Grove ISD Late Start Thursday November 1st
Heavy rains and flooding forced Miller Grove ISD to issue a late start for Thursday November 1st, 2018.
“Due to heavy rains and flooding, Miller Grove School will have a delayed start of 1 hour, tomorrow, Thursday, November 1st. Buses will run 1 hour later and school will start at 9 am. Thank you.”
Wildcats Host Kaufman in Senior Night Game at Prim Stadium
At his weekly media gathering Wednesday (October 31), Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the Wildcats are still working to get better and striving to clean up some problem areas the team has. He said some of the problems arose in the Greenville game last week that Coach Owens said was a rough game. He pointed out that even some of his very successful teams in the past got well into the playoffs before ironing out some rough spots.
Kaufman is next for the Wildcats at Prim Stadium this Friday on Senior Night. It’s a battle for second place. Coach Owens said Kaufman is extremely impressive and explosive on offense. He believes they are the most explosive team in the district. Their offensive leaders are quarterback Trey Collier and twin brothers, running back Jay Gasper and wide receiver Cecil Gasper. All three are seniors. Coach Owens said the twins feed off of each other and play with a lot of emotion. He said the whole team rallies around that. Coach Owens said Collier is a poised quarterback who can run and pass. He noted that Kaufman won a 7 on 7 tournament in Tyler this past summer. Coach Owens said the Kaufman offensive line is really impressive. He said their offensive line may be the most technically sound in the district. He said they know their assignments and execute them really well. Coach Owens said most of the team has played together for a long time. They have 22 seniors on their 40 man roster. He said they made a deep playoff run last year and they expect to win.
On defense, Coach Owens said the Lions’ have a good defensive front. They are led by seniors defensive ends Jalen Fields and Montana Booker. Coach Owens said Booker has a great motor. He said junior middle linebacker Billy Pullen is also a good player. Five of the Kaufman skill guys on offense also play on the defense. Coach Owens said their secondary really flies to the football. He said the whole team plays hard. Coach Owens said the Wildcats will be either a second or third seed in the playoffs and he hopes that doesn’t mean they will be complacent come Friday.
Kaufman comes into the Friday game after a loss last Friday (October 26) to Royse City. Coach Owens said Royse City is a good team, especially on defense. His keys to winning the Kaufman game include tackling well, getting into a rhythm on offense and taking care of the football. Coach
Owens said Kaufman Head Football Coach Jeramy Burleson was a Wildcats assistant coach who was leaving when Coach Owens arrived in Sulphur Springs in 2006. He said Burleson is the son in-law of East Texas coaching legend Dickey Meeks.
Lady Bears Advance to Regional Quarterfinals
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears defeated Fruitvale, 3-1 Monday (October 29) at Cumby in a bi-district match. The score was 25-18, 25-19, 10-25 and 25-14. The Lady Bears have a bye in Area competition and now will face the winner of a Miller Grove and Union Hill match in a Regional Quarterfinal match next Monday in Sulphur Springs.
In the bi-district match, Makenna Morgan had 10 service points, 19 kills and 2 blocks. Margaret Ryman had a team high 18 service points. Kaylon Hume had 15 service points and 17 assists. Ann Dorner had 3 service points, 5 kills and 2 blocks. Alley Collett had 2 service points and 17 assists. Kiersten Brown had 5 kills. Dalena Di Donato had 2 service points, 6 kills and a block. Lydia Drummond had 4 service points. The Lady Bears head volleyball coach is Zandra Peyton.
City Cemetery Walk Sponsored by CNB and the Hopkins County Genealogical Society
Meet some of Hopkins County’s founding pioneers when you take the “Cemetery Walk” on Sunday November 11, 2018 from 2-4 pm in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. The tour will focus on the grave sites of 8 early settlers in Hopkins County. A brief presentation will be given by a costumed portrayal of each person. Cost to go on the tour is $10 person, and space is limited. Reserve your space at the Hopkins County Genealogical Library at 611 North Davis Street, or by calling 903-885-8523.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Blood Drive Wednesday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Carter BloodCare will be on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. seeking blood donation that will give someone in our community the chance at life.
When you commit to give for life as a Carter BloodCare donor, you give hope to patients in need. Every blood donation given is life-saving, life-enriching or life-changing for everyone involved in the process. The blood drive is open to anyone who would like to donate and give hope to patients in need.
