Local Businessman Arrested for Theft of Property
Dan Hamiter, 79, has been charged with theft of property over $1500 but less than $20,000 in a magistrates hearing Saturday morning at Hopkins County Jail. Hamiter was arrested Friday morning just after 9 a.m. at his home. A two time candidate for Sulphur Springs City Council and a local businessman know by his nickname “Dan the Man”, Hamiter purchased items at an auction conducted recently in Hopkins County at an auction...
Chamber Connection
Chamber Connection October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Stew Contest is ON!!! Saturday, October 24th!!! The 46th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest will take place as planned, Saturday, October 24th at 10:45am. After many conversations with stew cooks, discussions with the City of Sulphur Springs and questions from out-of-town visitors, the decision was made this morning to move forward with the stew contest. We...
Animal of the Week: Sylvester the Cat
Sylvester is a 1-2 year old black Domestic Short-Hair cat with a thin, white underside. He was found on Whitworth Street when Animal Shelter officers were responding to a call about a loose dog. “A woman’s dog was running loose, so we were talking to her about her dog when he walked up and the cat started rubbing on everybody’s legs,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “He uses the litter box, he...
Saddle Up for St. Jude
Everyone is welcome to attend the Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride on the morning ofNovember 14 at Como, Texas. Breakfast and coffee will await those who get there early when the gates open at 7am and the wagons and horses begin to arrive. Minimum donation at the gate is $10. The ride will step off at 10am with J.R. Gregg as Wagonmaster. Anyone who wants to ride along in a wagon is welcome to do so. Pulled pork with sides, freshly...
Salt, Nutrition, Festival Arts
Salty Situations – Moving Beyond the Salt Shaker! We hear many different messages about reducing the amount of sodium, salt, and sodium containing ingredients in the foods we eat. Do you ever find yourself asking whether you should focus on reducing sodium or salt? Sodium is found more often in processed foods, such as casseroles, pizza, and cold cuts, than the salt shaker. One message is clear, Americans tend to consume...
Salty Situations – Moving Beyond the Salt Shaker!
Salty Situations – Moving Beyond the Salt Shaker! We hear many different messages about reducing the amount of sodium, salt, and sodium containing ingredients in the foods we eat. Do you ever find yourself asking whether you should focus on reducing sodium or salt? Sodium is found more often in processed foods, such as casseroles, pizza, and cold cuts, than the salt shaker. One message is clear, Americans tend to consume...
Sulphur Springs Man Found Dead in Swimming Pool
A body of a 68-year old Sulphur Springs man was found floating in a swimming pool at his home located in the 100 block of Cedar Springs Boulevard Monday night. The deceased has been identified as William Gene Alley. He found found by his wife who called first responders. EMS personnel attempted CPR but were not able to revive the man. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced the man dead at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital at...
Flee the Flu
Flee the Flu In last week’s column, I discussed several great opportunities that take place during the fall season. One event that is not great at all is the flu season! While it isn’t possible to predict exactly what the flu season will be like, we know that flu spread every year. Flu outbreaks can happen as early as October and can last as late as May, typically peaking between December and February. The best way to protect...
Flee Flu; Fall Festival; Agrilife
Flee the Flu In last week’s column, I discussed several great opportunities that take place during the fall season. One event that is not great at all is the flu season! While it isn’t possible to predict exactly what the flu season will be like, we know that flu spread every year. Flu outbreaks can happen as early as October and can last as late as May, typically peaking between December and February. The best way to protect...
Ribeye Cook-off, Christmas Program, Fall Festival Arts Contest
Beef Cooking Demonstrations Coming Soon! Sulphur Springs will be the host for a special event on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, on Celebration Plaza. The NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Round-up will feature several opportunities to enjoy the cooler weather, the beautiful downtown plaza, and celebrate Texas beef! On Friday, October 16, representatives from the Texas Beef Council will provide cooking demonstrations...
