Ricky Stewart
Ricky Stewart Funeral service to celebrate the life of Ricky Stewart, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, with Adam Stewart officiating and Dale Owens assisting. Space will be available for social distancing. There will be no formal visitation. The service will be available for viewing live at...
Constitution Week is September 17-23; View DAR Display in SS Public Library Foyer
Display was done by Marynell Bryant, who is Chapter Regent, Gail Boles who is Constitution Week Chairman and Sandy Noe. The items belong to various members. What is Constitution Week? Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to...
Donnie Lewis
Graveside service for Donnie Lewis, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00A.M. on Friday August 20, 2021 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Robert Newsom officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Lewis passed away on August 13, 2021 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Donnie was born on October 7, 1949 in Paris, TX to John Paul “Son” and Florence Juanita (Landers) Lewis. He served in the United States...
Terrific Tuesdays Respite Program Will Reopen on Tuesday August 3 at 9am at FUMC in Sulphur Springs
Great News! Tammy Reardon has a very special place in her heart for persons affected by Alzheimers Disease, dementia and other causes of memory loss. Upon moving to Hopkins County, Tammy began to look for ways to help in the community. Uncovering a common need among those closest to persons disabled by memory loss… their caregivers…..Tammy organized a way to offer a weekly time-out from their responsibilities as...
Clerk’s Office Enters Into Agreement With IDS For Docket Application
Commissioners Court Approves Interlocal And Special Road Use Agreements, Budget Amendment To Benefit VFDs Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday approved an interlocal agreement for insurance to help pay for a public defender insurance program to help with costs should the county have a capital murder case that advances to a death penalty, as well as one special road use and one docket application docket application agreement, and...
Keep an Eye on the Herd Bull, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Many seasoned ranchers are fully aware of the importance of the herd sire and the potential consequences of making a wrong sire selection. Bulls are an expensive, labor intensive part of the herd management. Because of its size, financial investment and impact on the herd offspring, many attributes (and drawn backs)...
2021 Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day is July 18, also Historical Marker Dedication of Old Jefferson Road
OLD SALTILLO CEMETERY ASSOCIATION BUSINESS MEETING/MEMORIAL DAY by Vivian Dennis Monzingo Plans are being made for the Annual Old Saltillo Cemetery Association BusinessMeeting/Memorial Day to be held at 10:30 a.m., July 18, 2021, in the Old Saltillo United Methodist Church, located at 664 County Road 3357, Saltillo, Texas.The program will begin with congregational singing led by Steve Conley. After theopening ceremony, a business...
Independence Day Celebration A Big Hit
Following more than a year sans regular observances and events, the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration held appropriately on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs was a big hit. Many brought lawn chairs and blankets for family and friends to enjoy the military march, concert and fireworks. Others enjoyed their meals al fresco at downtown restaurants, soaking in the festive spirit and music performed by Northeast Texas Symphony...
Amateur Radio Will Be Showcased During Field Day
Amateur radio will be showcased during a Field Day, slated from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26 to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Rains County Emergency Operations Center. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Although hosted by Rains Amateur Radio Association of Emory, the event is one of many being hosted nationally. The Rains County event also “directly involves amateur radio operators in Hopkins, Wood,...
Ribbon-Cutting at the new Grays Building on June 18 in Observance of Juneteenth, a New National Holiday
The community was well-represented as a couple of milestone events came together on a single day for Hopkins County residents. At noon on Friday June 18, as the nation was observing the new Juneteenth national holiday, the local community celebrated the near-completion of the Grays Building Community Center. City Councilman Reverend H. B. Nash More than 100 persons were present to see the interior of the beautiful new facility, hear a...
