New Local Health Authority Takes Office, Reorganization Of Fire Department Announced
A new Local Health Authority took office, reorganization of the county fire department and a shared grant with the city for equipment were announced, consolidated voting for May 24 election and an asset disposal was approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning. Local Health Authority The Commissioners Court at their last meeting recognized Dr. IL Balkcom IV for his 25 years of service to Hopkins County as the Local...
Wildcats Baseball Gets 3-2 Win in Mount Pleasant Friday
Sulphur Springs scored two runs early and held on for a 3-2 win Friday, Apr. 8 in Mount Pleasant. The Wildcats got up 2-0 over the Tigers on their home diamond. Lead-off batter Matthew Millsap reached first on a single, followed by two quick errors coughed up by Mount Pleasant, and Coach Jerrod Hammack’s found themselves in scoring position to begin the game. RF Ty Stroud singled bringing Milsap home for a 1-0 lead for Sulphur...
Trading Post for April 11th, 2022
Need someone for general lawn care: mowing on weekly basis, putting out fertilize two times per year, cleaning flower beds, trimming shrubs, etc. Live in Miller Grove area. Call 903 473 6408. Collection of old Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper bottles, some full and capped $8 for all, MAN CAVE ALERT: Bobcat (no engine, just hairy and stuff…) $50, TV stand, black with side shelves $5, large 4ft brown bean bag chair MAKE OFFER, collection of very...
Softball Rallies, Beating Mount Pleasant 7-2 and Clenching Playoff Spot
Coach David Carrillo and his team got the win over district foe Mount Pleasant Friday, clinching a playoff berth in the process. Lady Cats softball got up early against Mount Pleasant Friday, but quickly saw it disappear as the Lady Tigers led Sulphur Springs 2-1 last week. Coach Carrillo’s squad exploded in the bottom of the 4th as the Lady Cats drove in six runs for a huge 7-2 lead. Three Lady Cats recorded 2 RBI hits in the...
Leo Ray Matthews
September 6, 1936 ~ April 8, 2022 (age 85) Leo Ray Matthews Leo Ray Matthews, age 85, of Saltillo, Texas went home to be with his Lord Jesus, Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born September 6,1936, in Pine Forest to William E. Matthews and Addie Hokes Matthews. Leo was a faithful member of the Weaver Baptist Church and loved Jesus Christ with all his heart. Funeral services for Leo will be held at noon Monday, April 11, 2022, at Sam B....
Meal A Day Menu – April 11-15, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of April 11-15, 2022 includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Pickled Beets and Broccoli.Wednesday – Sour Cream Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Chips and...
Paris District Road Report for April 11, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 11, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Trading Post for April 10th, 2022
For Sale: an LG Hawkins fish boat. 14′ Lund 1990 gasoline motor. Red and silver aluminum outboard. Mercury motor 1990. Horsepower 25. “New” Depth finder. Four life Jackets. Asking $1,500.00 for it all. If interested, or for more details, please call 430-252-9298. For Sale: a new set of four GMC wheels. They are from a 2022 Sierra Denali. Includes lug nuts. Asking $1,400.00 or best offer. If interested, for more...
Renovations Work Begins At Kids Kingdom
A crew from S&S makes repairs at Kids Kingdom Saturday morning, the first step in restoring the children’s playground. S&S begin renovations at Kids Kingdom Saturday, April 9, 2022 The Sulphur Springs Leadership Class has selected to rehab Mary Bonham’s Kids Kingdom in Buford Park. And just like when it was constructed 25 years ago, the community is invited to help Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Class members and...
Christine Louise Fowler
December 13, 1986 – April 6, 2022 (age 35) Christine Louise Fowler Christine Louise Fowler, age 35, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Tyler. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Christine was born on December 13, 1986, in Sulphur Springs, to Christopher Wayne Chauvin...
