Tommy Harris in Honor Of Black History Month
In light of Black History Month, we would like to commemorate a member of our community who embodies the spirit of excellence and positively influences the lives of those who live here in Sulphur Springs, Mr. Tommy Harrison. Mr. Harrison is an inspirational man who proudly served this country for 40 years before retiring from the US Department of Defense and returning here to Sulphur Springs five years ago. In that time he has become...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release Feb. 27, 2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 27, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. New Primary Care Provider CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is excited to welcome Rebecca Couch, Nurse Practitioner, to our team of Primary Care providers. Rebecca is eager to treat new patients in the Sulphur Springs area. She is accepting new patients at 105 Medical Circle,...
Longview Police Looking For Missing Woman
Feb. 27, 2023 LONGVIEW, Texas – The Longview Police Department is asking for public assistance in location a missing woman. Vanitra Odom, 46, is a 5-foot and 3-inch woman who weighs approximately 300 pounds with black hair and brown eyes and wears glasses, according to a release. Police said she could be driving a silver Honda Accord with a license plate number of NKT6466. Odom’s family believes she could be in the Dallas/Fort Worth...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves Affordable Rental Housing
Feb. 27, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court met today to discuss the proposed construction of affordable housing east of I-30 at Texas Street. The proposed housing plan will give approximately 1410 feet in total for each unit. Three buildings in total were proposed during the meeting. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved the proposed item. Additional details on the building were not available during the meeting.
NETLA Livestock Market Show Winners
Feb. 27, 2023- The NETLA Livestock Market was held last Saturday, several types of livestock were shown during the event from heifers to poultry. Students from all over North-East Texas showed up to participate in the event. Steer Sr. Mika Gray – MGFFA Int. Lila Bettes – NHFFA Lamb Sr. Reece Regan – HC4H Int. Ryan Regan – HC4H Jr. Kallie Mabe – MGFFA Poultry Sr. Braxton Northcut – MGFFA Int. Kayson...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested February 27
February 27, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most...
Consider Motherland Okra in 2023
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Garden One of the more fun crops to raise is okra. Historically, Clemson spineless has been the variety to grow or purchase. Its main limitation has been it needs to be picked at a maximum of 4” in length. Recent years have seen new varieties such as Jambalaya that produces more pods per stalk. Burgundy that remains edible out to 8”; and a Louisiana variety that’s good out to 16”!!! Well, there’s a...
Dinner Bell Menu for March 1, 2023
Texas Farm Credit is the Community Partner for the March 1 meal. Dinner Bell appreciates that entity’s support of this ministry. GRAB AND GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Creamy Chicken And Rice with Broccoli Buttered French Bread Slices Garden...
Hopkins County Records- Feb. 24 2023
Land Deed Trasactions Elizabeth Scott Bogart, Julia Kay Carr to John Heliman and Richard Scheer; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey Araceli Gamez and Everardo Gamez to Maria G Gamez Sanchez; tract in the John S Reeds survey Francisco J Melendez J Estate, Francisco J Melendez JR, Francisco J Melendez JR Co-administrator to Antonio Contreras; tract M A Bowlin survey John M Stahl and Margaret K Stahl to Natty Ranch LLC; tract in the...
NETLA Friday Show Kicks Off With Poultry
The NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2023 Poultry Contest lead Friday’s activities. Youth filled the arena with pens, buckets, boxes and other containers filled with the chickens the students raised. As the judging of the chickens commenced, cattle was being brought in the other end of the arena in preparation for their time to be judged. Local Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario Villarino was on hand to oversee the...
