Two Arrested for 2016 Burglary on CR 3521
A traffic stop in Fate, Texas led to the arrest of two individuals who confessed to committing a burglary on CR 3521 in Hopkins County in 2016. Several items were taken in the burglary including pistols, pocket knives, cash, and other items. During the traffic stop in Fate, law enforcement found a stolen gun under the seat of the vehicle. The weapon found was taken in the burglary in 2016. Two individuals, occupants of the vehicle,...
Trees and Mistletoes By Mario Villarino
Recently, I had the opportunity to revise a plant pathology session for our Master Gardener’s training and I started discussing issues related to parasites of plants. The mistletoe came to the discussion and I want to share with you details about these interesting facts on mistletoes information from the Texas A&M Forest Services: It’s a Christmas tradition. A man has the privilege of kissing a lady who happens to be standing...
Months Prior to Filing Date, Davidson, Johnson Announce Intent for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 1
Shortly after the first of the year, filing will open for a May 5th municipal and school elections in the state of Texas. However, two have already announced through social media their intent to file for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 1. Incumbent Craig Johnson has announced his intent to seek re-election. Justin W. Davidson has announced his intent to challenge Johnson in a quest for the seat. Place 1, held by Johnson, Place 2,...
Readers! A Multi-Author Book Signing Planned at Bookworm Box Nov. 18 in Sulphur Springs
Colleen Hoover, best-selling author and owner of the Bookworm Box in Sulphur Springs, Texas is hosting a multi-author book signing during November for the published authors from the TAMU-Commerce Silver Leos Writers’ Guild. Several of the authors are local and all of them are from the East Texas area including Yantis, Campbell, Commerce, Greenville and Sulphur Springs The book-signing event is set for Saturday November 18th from...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda, November 7, 2017
The City of Sulphur Springs City Council meets in regular session Tuesday, November 7th, 7 p.m. Here is their agenda: AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, CHAPTER 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO THE OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY. The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10,...
Chamber Connection November 2, 2017
Thank you to all who attended the 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest! I’m still not warm, but I’m still smiling. We enjoyed delicious stew, COLD weather, and great memories. Those who participated weathered the cold and spent the day with family and friends huddled around fires and eating yummy beef and chicken stew. I love that we live in a small town that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams,...
Sulphur Springs Will Host Lions Club Christmas Parade With a Twist Dec. 1
CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE WITH A TWIST FRIDAY DEC. 1 As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are making plans for a bigger and brighter Christmas Light Parade. The Tenth Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Christmas Light Parade presented by Carriage House Manor will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs on the evening of December 1st at 7:00 PM. As the city lights go out, the parade entries, which are required to be...
What’s a Quarter Auction? The Nov. 2 Fun Event Benefits Lights of Life!
Meredith Caddell, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, continues the series of fundraisers for the Lights of Life Campaign, which will culminate at the Gala on January 27, 2018. Already, the Lights of Life Style Show and a Sip’n See Historic Tour have brought in donations for purchase of needed equipment for the local hospital. The next event is the Quarter Auction to be held at the Civic Center at...
Major Fall Festival Fun…Creative Arts Contest and Arts ‘n Crafts Show ‘n Sale!
According to Johanna Hicks, Texas Agri-Life Extension Agent and organizer of the Creative Arts Contest and the Arts n Crafts Show n Sale, this should be a big year for entries and vendors. The Creative Arts Contest brings in foods, horticulture, arts, ceramics, handiwork and items created by people who live in Hopkins County. There are several dozen categories in which you can enter your items for judging. There are also age...
Chamber Connection October 26, 2017
The 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are All-You-Can-Eat Stew for $5.00 each. T-shirts will also be available for $10 each. The weather is forecasted to be beautiful, and we can’t wait to see you there! It...
