Trading Post for October 12th, 2021
Oct12

Trading Post for October 12th, 2021

For Sale: one box of picture frames in sizes 8×10, 5×7 and 3×5, a 4-place setting of Christmas Stoneware dinnerware, the pattern is Santa with a Christmas tree, an antique metal watering can, and an Electrolux Carpet Cleaning machine with shampoo. Older model. For FREE: a TM Pacer treadmill and a piece of carpet 7′ 4″ x 6′ 9″ Call 903-945-2959 For Sale: 6 foot long powder blue couch in good...

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Winnsboro Police Department Oct. 4-10, 2021 Media Report
Oct11

Winnsboro Police Department Oct. 4-10, 2021 Media Report

The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Oct. 4-10, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Michelle Lindsey, age 50, of Winnsboro, was arrested on September 7, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions; possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, greater than or equal to 4 grams but less than 200 grams; and possession of a controlled substance in Penalty...

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Bobby Carl Widner
Oct11

Bobby Carl Widner

Bobby Carl Widner October 23, 1954 -October 6, 2021 Bobby Carl Widner, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Carriage House Manor. He was born on October 23, 1954, in Haines City, FL, the son of Robert Calvin and Alice Inez Henry Widner. Bobby worked as a diesel mechanic specializing in CAT equipment for 40 years. Growing up Bobby loved to play baseball. He pitched a lot of no hitter games in...

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Nell Jean Hall
Oct11

Nell Jean Hall

Nell Jean HallDecember 17, 1948-October 8, 2021 Funeral services for Nell Jean Hall, age 72, of Commerce will be conducted at 9 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Abundant Life Assembly Church in Commerce. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with the sons and grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Nell passed away on Friday, October 8,...

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Meal A Day Menu For Oct. 11-15, 2021
Oct10

Meal A Day Menu For Oct. 11-15, 2021

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 Oct. 11-15, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day food preparation Monday – Parmesan Chicken, On a Bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks. Tuesday – Cheeseburger Casserole, Pinto Beans, and Broccoli.Wednesday – Chicken...

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A Spooky Night at the Museum is Coming  Saturday, October 23, 2021
Oct10

A Spooky Night at the Museum is Coming Saturday, October 23, 2021

A Spooky Night at the Museum is coming up on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be games, snacks, and a special twist on playing in the museum. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the museum, or by calling 903-886-6055.Address:100 Maple St., Commerce, TX 75428

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Tira News – Oct. 7, 2021: North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Returns On Oct. 23, 2021
Oct07

Tira News – Oct. 7, 2021: North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Returns On Oct. 23, 2021

By Jan Vaughn Carol Robinson passed away and a graveside service was held at the Tira Cemetery on Monday, October 4th at the Tira Cemetery. Carol was the wife of Allen Robinson. Please remember the family in prayer. North Hopkins ISD Billy George Taylor, son of the late Omer and Gertrude Taylor of Tira, passed away and there will be a graveside service at the Tira Cemetery on Monday, October 11, at 11 a.m. Many in the area will...

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Trading Post for October 7th, 2021
Oct07

Trading Post for October 7th, 2021

For Sale: 6 foot long powder blue couch in good condition. Like new. Call 903.438.9175 a Disney frozen operation game new. call or txt me at 903.440.5523 for more information, asking $8 Lawn Equipment Good for parts 2 riding mowers 2 push mowers (1 self propelled) 2 trimmers and blower. tire and wheel for Honda 350 Rancher . 2 each AT2 tires 25×11-10 and 2 each AT2 24×8. Volkswagen spare tire and wheel 195/65 15inch. Contact...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Oct. 5, 2021
Oct06

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Oct. 5, 2021

Marc Maxwell presented the following monthly city manager’s report to Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. COVID-19 RESPONSE –The Delta variant wave of COVID-19 seems to have peaked. The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 36% since our last meeting with 240 active cases as of October 3. There are 18 patients in the COVID unit at the hospital Monday (and 15 Tuesday),...

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Chamber Issues Final Call For Cooks To Register For Stew Contest
Oct06

Chamber Issues Final Call For Cooks To Register For Stew Contest

By Butch Burney This is the last chance for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services and Galyean Insurance. The contest will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Get Your Stew On We have almost 140 pots of stew already registered, but we have room for more, if you get your registration in soon. Come by...

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