Charles and Sharon Helm to Chair 2017-2018 Lights of Life Campaign
In a press release, Meredith Caddell announced, on behalf of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors, the 2017-2018 Lights of Life Campaign & Gala Chairs will be Charles & Sharon Helm. As everyone knows, the Helms have a longstanding commitment to this community and they are truly the perfect choice to lead the efforts of the Lights of Life Campaign. In discussion with Charles & Sharon, it was clear...
Let’s Shape Up By Johanna Hicks
Let’s Shape Up, Hopkins County! With spring in full bloom, many thoughts are turning to summer, vacations, travel…and swimming! Ugh – the dreaded swimsuit! We probably all need to build in a little (or a lot) more physical activity to get our bodies in better shape. Physical activity doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. Recommendations by the American Diabetes Association and other agencies, indicate that 30 minutes of moderate...
New Director at Terrific Tuesdays!
The popular day respite program Terrific Tuesdays announces their new director. Tammi Reardon, new to Sulphur Springs, answered a job listing, provided her resume and was soon hired. Coming to Texas from California, Tammy’s background is in education, primarily with Special Education students. She is also home-school educator. She has been on the job for three weeks and is very excited about the opportunity to build the program...
Evans Fulfills Boyhood Dream; Will Not Seek Re-election
Hopkins County Commissioner Precinct 4, Danny Evans announced Monday, April 17, 2017 that he will not seek re-election for a 5th term. Evans was sworn in as commissioner for the first time in January, 2003. His current term ends when a newly elected commissioner is sworn in January 1, 2019. His time as commissioner fulfilled a childhood dream. Most recently, Evans was the catalyst for conversation between Hopkins County Commissioners...
Go Native By Mario Villarino
Native plants in the landscape: Go Native The Hopkins County Go Native initiative is a horticultural educational effort to educate, evaluate and disseminate information in the use of native plants as ornamental components in our landscapes. As part of this project, the Hopkins County Extension Office will seek learning opportunities for Master Gardeners to learn about landscaping with native plants, have selected native plants for...
SSHS FFA Plans Local Show, Sale on April 29, 2017
Three Sulphur Springs FFA students and their Chapter Advisor John Holland shared details about their upcoming fundraiser Show and Sale with KSST listeners and Channel 18 viewers during the Morning Show on Thursday. Sophomore Brennan Murray raises beef cattle and creates ag mechanic items. Junior Marissa Greenway will show shopmade projects and Junior Kendall Blake will bring one of her horses to show. The entire class is entering at...
New “ReachOut” Program This Friday at Como United Methodist Church
The Hopkins County Community Chest’s new program “ReachOut” will be at Como United Methodist Church this Friday from noon to 3pm. Counselors travel to the rural sites in Hopkins County to offer the same services offered at the main office in Sulphur Springs. Services include help with bills: water, electric, propane and rent for low income households. Hygiene items, prescriptions,eye,and dental exams. Enrollment...
Emory Man Leads Cumby Officer on High Speed Chase Through Sulphur Springs
Emory Man Leads Cumby Officer on High Speed Chase Through Sulphur Springs A high speed chase began in Cumby, traveled to the streets of Sulphur Springs and ended in Rains County with the arrest of David Jason Neagle, 45, of Emory. During the chase, Neagle was throwing items from the vehicle he was driving. It all began when the Cumby Police officer noted that the auto displayed no registration. The initial traffic stop was made at...
Predator Control Vs. Predator Avoidance By Mario Villarino
Predator Control Vs. Predator Avoidance By Mario Villarino As I was writing this piece, I recalled a recent interesting phone call of a small acreage rancher with Dorper sheep. His problem was having his sheep attacked by something, he did not know what. I had my own personal experience with a similar situation. Not too long ago, I have seen ordinary domestic dogs attacking young livestock. For some reason, nature triggers the...
Laborer Arrested for Fake ID, Methamphetamine
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators received information of methamphetamine located at a local motel in Sulphur Springs. A search warrant was obtained and a search of room 204 at the location led to methamphetamine, a glass pipe, and fake social security cards along with fake permanent resident cards located with the social security number and other identifying information for Juan Carlos Gomez-Rodriguez, 26. Gomez-Rodriguez was...
