Parking Project In Progress At Sheriff's Office
A rocked area is being converted to provide additional parking at the sheriff’s office. The New Year at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office started Thursday with a new project in progress at the sheriff’s office. County employees and inmates are creating four additional parking spaces behind the building near the sally port. “We are utilizing some dead space to create some additional parking. We’ve had a...
Wildcats Soccer Opens Regular Season at Prestigious Frisco Tourney Thursday
After four scrimmages and practices since December 2, the Wildcats Soccer Team finally opens the regular season Thursday, January 2, in a prestigious tournament, Frisco ISD’s Dr. Pink Varsity Soccer Tournament. The Wildcats open against El Paso Montwood at 4 p.m. Thursday on Toyota Field #9. The Wildcats play El Paso Eastlake and Amarillo Caprock on Friday. The tournament will continue through Saturday.
Gary Dwayne Totten
Mr. Gary Dwayne Totten, age 72 of Willis, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2019 in Willis. He was born on October 7th, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA to George B. Totten, III and Mae Dale Totten.He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Dale Totten and sister, Laura Totten Cassady.Gary is survived by his wife, Jane Ross Totten of Willis; sons, Damon Dwayne Totten and wife Carmen of Raveswood, West Virginia and Dwaine Spier;...
SSPD: Attempt To Locate Wanted Person Results In Location of Suspected Methamphetamine, 2 Arrests
An attempt by local officers to locate a wanted person Wednesday night didn’t reveal the sought individual, but did reportedly turn up suspected methamphetamine and two felony arrests, according to police reports. William James Ragsdale Rodney Edward Petrea Jr. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Zachary Brown reported that while police were searching a Calvert Street residence, they entered a room and found two males. Inside was the...
Roy Dean Dunn, Sr.
Graveside services for Roy Dean Dunn, Sr., age 56, of Point, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Clifton Cemetery with Rev. Mark Garrett officiating. Pallbearers will be Roy Dunn, Jr., James Rogers, Hunter Reppond, James Carter, Garrett Rogers and Rick Garmon. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Anders, Wade Eppars and Randall Wright. There will be no formal visitation. Roy Dean Dunn, Sr. Roy passed away...
De Hungerford
Funeral service for De Hungerford, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2019 at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs with Rev. Paul Bailey and Rev. Boyd Sawyer officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Ichabod “Quint” Balkcom V, Daniel Balkcom, Scott Barnett, Tee Green, Dr. Chris Burling, and Kevin Dixon serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
Brenda O’Shield
Brenda O’Shield, age 75, of Sulphur Springs passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Mrs. O’Shield was born August 14, 1944 in Sulphur Springs to Chester “Bunny” Littlefield and Evelyn Lunceford. She was a caregiver and beloved mother and grandmother. Brenda is survived by her son, Curtis Fisher; grandchildren, Daniel Fisher, Dustin Fisher and Leah Johnson; great grandchildren,...
Chamber Connection For Jan. 2, 2020
Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator? Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here is your chance … the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee wants to allow all Hopkins County Citizens to nominate their candidates for “Outstanding Professional Educator” (administrator, counselor, diagnostician or teacher) “Outstanding Para...
Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories For 2019 Continues With #1-2
Don Julian’s cap and cup By Don Julian A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list began running Monday, Dec. 23, and will continue through the first day of the New Year, with additional . On Jan. 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16. #2 SSHS Sports Story: Lady Cats Track Star SaDavia Porter Qualifies For State Meet in 100-Meter...
Man Reportedly Injured In Tractor-Vehicle Crash
A man was reportedly hospitalized following a crash involving a vehicle and tractor on Hillcrest Drive New Year’s Eve. The crash was reported to emergency dispatchers shortly before 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2019. A vehicle and tractor reportedly collided in the 1200 block of South Hillcrest Drive; a man was reported to have been ejected from the tractor. The man was reportedly treated at a Tyler trauma center for injuries sustained in...
