Bookworm Box Renovation
The Bookworm Box is undergoing renovation! “We had these really big black bookshelves that were 18 inches deep and would cast shadows on the books. Yesterday we got new shelves and we’re setting up to have a retail space!” Lin Reynolds, Colleen Hoover’s sister and public relations manager for the company, explained what customers could expect from the changes. “It’s made a lot more room, and we will be...
Dinner Bell Meal was Jim’s Favorite
Jim Rooks, a long time member of First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, TX, loved the dish named Mexican Stack Up. His memory was celebrated at Dinner Bell Wednesday May 31st, 2017. Family members filled key serving positions at the weekly community meal. For dessert, a Mexican chocolate cake was served. “Jim loved all things chocolate, and Mexican Stack Up was his favorite.” Before Jim lost his battle with...
“My Heroes” Annual Special Needs Fundraiser
Kathleen Davis and Sherry Maynard are organizers of the 2017 fundraiser for “My Heroes” Special Needs group. Money raised is used for activities through the year for local youth and adult special needs individuals. They plan bowling, camping, movies, summer get-togethers and picnics and a Halloween Dance. Each year the list of activities grows, thanks to private donations and the generosity of persons attending the...
Kids “Genealogy Detective” Workshop Coming!
There’s still some space in the first-ever Genealogy Detective workshop set for Saturday June 10 from 1-4 pm at 611 North Davis Street, inside the Hopkins County Genealogical Library. It’s open to kids in third grade and up for a cost of $10. An adult must accompany each paid child. Fun facts about finding family history, a detective trip to the SS City Cemetery, snacks and prizes will be included. Register by calling...
PJC Offers TIG Welding Class
Third semester welding student Erik Tussey, right, of Sulphur Springs, practices Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding under the watchful eye of lab technician Xavier Plata during his class in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. To learn more about the welding program and other workforce training classes, stop by the campus located at 1137 Loop 301 East or call 903-885-1232.
Pickton Man Charged with Aggravated Assault Family Violence With a Deadly Weapon
A woman in Florida called a Hopkins County resident regarding someone who lived in her rent house locally. The renter, according to the property owner was being harmed by the renter’s boyfriend. The local resident called Hopkins County Sheriff’s office. While in route to the address, it was found that the female renter was being threatened by Paige Spencer Whitworth, 48, of Pickton. Whitworth apparently had possession of a gun while...
Ronda Smith
Funeral service for Ronda Smith, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, TX are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ronda passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at her residence in Sulphur Springs.
Argument Inside Auto on I-30 Attracts Attention of Law Enforcement
A Hunt County Deputy notified Hopkins County that he observed a man and woman arguing inside a vehicle. At the 138 mile marker on westbound I-30, the argument was ended when Hopkins County law enforcement located the described vehicle driving in the left lane where prohibited. When contact was made with the two, one of the subjects, Edwin Trevon Carter, 35, of Dallas was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for Assault Causing...
Wednesday Forecast
High: 86; Low: 69; 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m.; Wind: East, southeast 5-10 mph
Former Teacher’s Appeal Dismissed by Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Last week, May 26, 2017, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal that had been made in the conviction and sentencing of former Cumby ISD Math Teacher Lucus Ray Hill. Hill was sentenced to 405 months (33 years, 9 months) in Federal Prison Friday morning, August 19, 2016. He was found guilty of enticement of a minor. He will also serve five years supervised release when he leaves prison after serving the day-for-day...
