Another Successful Help-A-Child Benefit In The Books
The 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit was hailed by organizers as another success for children served by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, four local foster families and toward scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors by Masonic Lodges who participate in and help put on the annual event. In Appreciation for 15-Year as Help-A-Child presenting sponsors15th Annual...
Obituary – Frances Beers
Frances “Fran” Rowena Watkins Beers Frances “Fran” Rowena Watkins was born at home in Venango, Nebraska, to Ross and Lillie Watkins. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Bernie Beers; son, Brad Beers (his wife Kylene Neal); daughter, Ellie Beers Moore (her husband Mark); her grandchildren, who she always said were grand, Meredith Beers, Baker Beers, and John Moore; her sister, BJ Weatherby and BJ’s husband Verne...
Meal A Day Menu – October 17-21, 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 remainder of the week of October 17-21 2022 includes: Meal-A-Day Monday, Oct. 17 — Cajun Chicken Rice Casserole, Black Beans and Pickled Beets. Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Chili-Ghetti, Peas and Carrots, and a Roll. Wednesday, Oct. 19 — Corny...
Earthworms After a Rain
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener I realize rains have been in short supply recently, but have you ever gone walking across your yard after a rain and noticed the number earthworms (from now on, just worms) on the ground surface? How about in the morning when the dew is heavy? How about going out on a hot day and finding dead worms on your sidewalk, curb, and driveway. Earthworm The obvious answer is they come to the...
Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Injuring Five With A Knife
A Sulphur Springs man was accused of injuring five people with a knife, two of whom pressed charges against him early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Zack Horne and Drew Fisher and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 2 a.m. Oct. 16, 2022, to a complaint of an active disturbance on FM 71 east. While they were responding, dispatchers received additional information, first, that a...
Sulphur Bluff Team Named Grand Champion At Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Build Off
The first ever Help-A-Child Benefit Ag Mechanics Team Build Off was a huge success Friday, with all 35 teams commended by the judges for their welding skills, safety practices and use of PPE, and manner in which they worked together as a team. In the end, however, only the teams constructing the top four ranked smokers went home with awards. “Everyone is doing excellent work,” said John Plemons, Paris Junior College...
4 Jailed On Probation Warrants, 2 Arrested In Court, 3 Others Jailed On Felony Warrants
Over the last week, nine people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants. Four people were jailed in Hopkins County on violation of probation warrants, two were taken into custody in district court, and three on other felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Arrested In District Court Brian Everett “Gump” Gumpert Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Mike Sheen and Steve Huffman took Brian Everett...
Obituary – Patsy Allen
A graveside service for Patsy Ruth Allen, age 104, of Winnsboro, Texas, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Harmony Cemetery in Yantis, Texas. Mrs. Allen passed away in her home on Friday, October 14, 2022. Patsy was born on January 18, 1918, in Pickton, Texas, to Eskridge and Ruby Dell (Stockley) Smith. Patsy married Marvin Cletus Allen in 1937. Phyllis was a world traveling evangelist. She is survived by her...
Obituary – Phyllis Carter
Phyllis Carter A graveside service for Phyllis (Pepper) Carter, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Sharp Cemetery in Yantis, Texas with a visitation being held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Carter passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. Phyllis was born on March 12, 1949, in Sulphur...
Obituary – Matt Matlock
Matt Matlock A funeral service for Matt Matlock, age 54, of Saltillo, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Danny Christenberry officiating and with Mike Umbaugh, Beau Orren, Daniel Elliot, Patrick Nichols, Rusty Garmin, and Brent Heflen serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour before the service, at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022. Mr. Matlock passed away on...
