A house in Quitman was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The husband and wife who lived in the house on Rainwater Street were not home when the blaze broke out and there were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Wood County …

  The Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual Stew Fund Raiser tomorrow, beginning and 11:30 and running until it’s all gone. They will serve deserts with chicken and beef stew or chili. It will be held at the fire station on US 67 in Saltillo.

  The Sulphur Springs Kiwanis Club is hosting an all you can eat Pancake Day tomorrow from 7am till 2pm at the civic center. The cost is only $7 per person and children under six eat free. The meal features pancakes, meats, juice and coffee and all proceeds will benefit …

      A crowd of several hundred people attended the 90th annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Civic Center. Musical entertainment was provided by “ Crossfire”. Big Smith’s Barbecue and Catfish catered the event. Awards presented at last night’s banquet were: Caregiver of the Year – …

    by Meredith Caddell   Biggest Loser Community Challenge begins February 29th…Register NOW!!! Local prize money-$3500! The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is so excited to announce our partnership with NBC’s The Biggest Loser Community Challenge! This is a national wellness initiative designed to help employees become healthier. This …

  Early voting continues and turnout has been described in Sulphur Springs as unusually high. Several hundred cast republican ballots as opposed to just a few dozen voting on the democrat ticket. There were some complaints about violations of state election laws, which prohibit electioneering and campaigning too close to …

  Former Sulphur Springs City Councilman Charles Oxford has filed again to run for the council. He is challenging incumbent Freddie Taylor who is seeking re-election. The last day to file for the May 7 municipal elections is tomorrow.

  The 90th Annual Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce Banquet andAnnual Membership Meeting will be held tonight at the Civic Center beginning at 6:30. The meal will be catered by Big Smith’s BBQ and many local people will receive well deserved awards for their service to the community.

  One of the defendants in a Northeast Texas murder case is back in custody after breaking house arrest conditions. 21 year old Marquell Deonte Smith and two other defendants had been released from the Bowie County jail when their bonds were lowered, but had strict rules set, which included …

    An East Texas physician has been convicted of illegally dispensing pain medication. 49 year old Dr. Sameer Andoni Fino of Murphy pleaded guilty in federal court to dispersing Narco – a Schedule 3 pain medication that is made with Hydrocodone and Tylenol. As a result of the plea …