National 4-H Week – Join us for the Festivities!
National 4-H Week – Join us for the Festivities! Hopkins County 4-H’ers will be among thousands across the state celebrating National 4-H Week, October 4 thru 10. A full slate of activities will put our 4-H members in the limelight: Starting on Saturday, October 3, you will find our youth “tying the town green!” as they attach green ribbons to lamp posts, business doors, and the courthouse railing. On Sunday, October 4, we are...
Barker Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1 Republican Nominee
Today Mickey Barker proudly announces his candidacy in the Republican Primary Election for the position of Commissioner of Precinct 1 in Hopkins County. Mickey has had the privilege of being active in various civic, business and community affairs in Hopkins County in the 38 years he has called this county home. After a successful thirty-six year construction management career with Verizon, now is the time to give back to the citizens...
City Pavilion Construction Begins Soon
Work is underway on the City of Sulphur Springs Pavilion being constructed at Buford Park on the site of the old city pool. Donated select fill, the type of soil that will compact and can be built on, was used to fill the hole created by demolition of the pool. Donations are also building the pavilion. Donations include: Leadership Class raised money for the picnic tables, GSC donated $75,000, SS Commercial Services paid for the dirt...
“Updated” King Joins ETBU Football Staff
A former Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat assistant and then head football coach will join his nephew, and a former Wildcat player, as they coach on the college level together. Not only as a football coach but as a committed Christian, Chuck King will make a strong addition to King’s nephew Josh Eargle’s staff. Eargle is head coach at East Texas Baptist University. King will be one of three new additions to the staff. King will...
“Updated” Chase Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1
Pat Chase of Hopkins County announced today his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 1 in the Republican primary. In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Chase has expressed his desire to continue to serve his community by being elected Commissioner on the County Court, representing the 1st Precinct. “I have been involved with many local entities within the county and the city and I have always worked to provide a positive impact. My...
Guaranty Bank & Trust Expands to Rockwall County
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, June 2, 2015 – Guaranty Bancshares, Inc, parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust (Guaranty), announces the signing of a lease for space in the Texas Centre located at 2255 Ridge Road, Suite 150 to operate a full service banking center. The multi-story property allows Guaranty to further extend its presence from Northeast Texas into Rockwall. Ty Abston, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Guaranty, said,...
Pavilion To Replace City Pool
The city of Sulphur Springs swimming pool is no more. Plans call for a large pavilion to go in its place. The pavilion will be a kit that is being purchased by GSC, Inc and Grocery Supply through a $75,000 donation. The pavilion will be between 5,000 and 5,400 square feet. Work has been slowed due to weather conditions, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Maxwell stated that the Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Class and...
SSHS FFA Ice Cream Supper, Projects Show, and Auction
The Sulphur Springs High School Ag Department is having its’ annual FFA Ice Cream Supper, Projects Show and Auction Saturday evening at the Civic Center. Ag Teacher Amber Norris said the event begins with the ice cream supper at 6 p.m. at the Regional Civic Center followed by the auction. Items in the auction include donated items from local merchants and the work of students. She stated feed troughs, barbecue grills, animal...
Martha Dean Dickson Hare
Funeral services for Martha Dean Dickson Hare will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 27, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon with Clay Dixon and Jimmy Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery with Trey Brazil, Drew Conley, Mike Elliott, Wayne Foster, Jerry Hughes, Phillip Mattek, Billy Slaton, Jody Stanley, and Ryan Thompson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Rody Alden and Shane...
Geral Buford Kennedy
Geral Buford Kennedy was born on October 10,1922 and lived 92 years on earth until called home to his reward on February 19, 2015. Geral began his life in Cunningham, Texas and later moved to Paris, Texas where he graduated from Paris Junior college just before enlisting in the Navy. While serving his country he completed training in radio communications and air gunnery. In 1945, he was thrilled to receive his aircrew wings....
