City Council Opposes SB 1158
Representatives of Hopkins County Commissioners Court and a candidate for Place 3 on the council addressed the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their regular April session. However their request for support of Texas Senate Bill 1158, which is somewhere under a stack of bills in the Senate Finance Committee, were rebuffed not only by a six to one vote of the council but also by the statements of city staff including...
Potholes on the Mend
City and county crews have been repairing potholes inside Sulphur Springs and throughout Hopkins County.The cold, wet weather of the past winter created many potholes and other roadway problems, prompting construction crews to work on mending the roads. These crews have made an impressively noticeable improvement for road conditions, and they have done their best address all the reports regarding potholes. Potholes in the city can be...
April showers!!!
The first days of spring has brought plenty of rain to Hopkins County. As temperature increase, it is important to take actions before our landscapes get out of control (and trust them, they will if you let them!). Texas A&M AgriLife Extension published the following recommendations for the month of April: a) Prune spring-flowering shrubs soon after flowering. Keep the natural shape of the plant in mind as you prune, and avoid...
L. Buel Berry
Funeral services for L. Buel Berry will be conducted at First Baptist Church Sanctuary at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2015 with Pastors Mark Bryant, Fred Lewis and Tommy Johnston officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Galyean, Gene White, Don Deaton, Kenneth Ward, Clyde Nichols, Lum Lumsden, Robert Carpenter, Jimmy Lloyd and the deacons of First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday March...
Historical Society Second Annual Youth Art Show
Entries for the Hopkins County Historical Society second annual Youth Art Show are due on April 8 in Heritage Park from 10 a.m until 5 p.m. The event is scheduled for April 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and April 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Susan McCary, on the board for the Historical Society, discussed this year’s show on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Thursday morning. McCary calls the event a gift to the...
Chamber Connection March 19, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament—April 10th @ SS Country Club…Register NOW! Registration forms are available NOW for the 26th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament that will take place on Friday, April 10th at the beautifully redesigned Sulphur Springs Country Club. If you would like more information, please call 903-885-6515. There are only a few afternoon tee times remaining, so get your forms in NOW. We will have lots of...
Preserving the Harvest by Johanna Hicks
With the recent warmer temperatures, many people are turning their thoughts to gardening. An abundance of home grown fruits and vegetables often triggers the desire to can foods at home. While this can be a fun and rewarding way to keep foods long after the season ends, care must be taken to assure that foods canned at home are safe to eat. Following research-based methods and using tested recipes are things to consider when...
“Updated” More Charges Filed, More to Come?
The rap sheet of Alejandro Mejia-Luna just keeps getting longer thanks to Deputy Richard Brantley. Deputy Brantley apprehended Mejia-Luna Friday night as he observed him coming out of a Church St residence. That led investigators to Mejia-Luna’s home and the uncovering of numerous items from multiple burglaries. So far, eleven charges have been filed against Mejia-Luna, including Burglary of a Habitation, Theft of a Firearm...
*Updated* Spring Fever Bike Rally-Impressive Success
The Spring Fever Bike Rally, hosted by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, was a success. The Bike Rally on Saturday, March 14, saw a large turnout with over 175 bikers attending. The most popular race was the 60 mile route with 65 cyclists, as opposed to the 10 mile with 12 cyclists. The 27 mile route had 45 cyclists registered, and the 37 mile route had 50 cyclists. The Rally supplied 10 rest stops, and used 8 SAG Wagons to...
Treasure Trove of Stolen Goods Recovered
A large amount of items identified as stolen have been recovered by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies after the arrest of a 30-year old Sulphur Springs man Friday night. Deputy Richard Brantley was heading home on north Church Street just before 10 p.m. Friday when he saw a suspicious vehicle coming from a residence. The man acted nervous and was in possession of some antique clocks and other items. A check of the residence...
