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Annual dairy festival ‘mooves’ through Sulphur Springs
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) – Over in Sulphur Springs, East Texans are in the mood for their annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival which is being held today and on Saturday. The festival features a hot air balloon rally, a parade, the Dairy Festival Queen Pageant and even a cow milking contest. Pageant contests will be […]
Sulphur Springs man dies following Monday accident on I-30
In Hopkins County, local officials have released details about a fatal accident on Interstate 30. Early Monday morning (June 3), shortly after 1 a.m., Sulphur Springs police responded to a report of a crash on eastbound I-30 near the South Broadway Street exit. Officers say they found a 2021 Tesla that had left the roadway and struck the trailer of a tractor-trailer that was parked on the shoulder. Police found one man in the car, 26-year-old Jordan Taylor Smith of Sulphur Springs, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the driver of the tractor-trailer was present in his cab at the time of the accident, but was not injured.
Dairy Festival schedule for Saturday, June 8
Dairy Festival Parade at 10 a.m. on traditional parade route. Jr. Dairy Show at 9 a.m. in the Civic Center Arena. Cow Patty Bingo at 2 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. Milking Contest for Candidates, Parents, & Balloon Pilots at 3 o,n,...
How common is it to see THIS much rain in North Texas? Here's where 2024 stands, so far
DALLAS — It has been an active weather year across the country, including here in North Texas. In fact, every day for 35 days spanning from late April through early June posed a severe weather threat somewhere in the country. That included a few systems that were absolute soakers...
DownHome 272 w Enola Gay: Tish Debase on Rebirth Juneteenth Pageant 2024
Long Caption The Juneteenth Pageant is a long-standing tradition in Hopkins County during the month of June. In recent years, it has taken on the name of Rebirth Juneteenth Pageant, to signify its re-organization and rebirth following COVID. The Pageant will be held on Saturday, June 8, on the stage of Main Street Theater, 225 Main St. downtown Sulphur Springs. There is no charge to attend, and donations are welcome at the door. Seating is limited to the first 85 who attend. The public is encouraged to support the pageant as well as to attend the Juneteenth Freedom Days Festival planned for June 15, 16 in Pacific Park.
Two arrested on drug charges in Paris
PARIS, Texas (KXII) - A fight between a man and woman in Paris on Monday led to both being arrested on drug charges. According to Paris Police, officers responded to a call in the 3900 block of Bonham Street, near North West Loop 286, about a disturbance. The man, Garrett...
Bonham woman surprised by new cooling for her old home
BONHAM, Texas (KTEN) — Vivian Christine Grisham has air conditioning at her home... just in time for a toasty Texas summer. The Bonham woman was nominated for the Feel the Love program that's part of the Lennox Foundation. The organization has provided new heating and cooling equipment to local...
Some roads around the region remain closed due to flooding
Around the region, some area roadways are closed due to high water. In Caddo Mills, the Interstate 30 service roads are flooded. Elsewhere in Hunt County, south of Royse City, FM 548 between Royse City and Blackland is flooded. FM 36 is closed between the intersections with FM 1564 and FM 2510. And FM 1565 is closed between Union Valley and Whitehead. And at Lake Tawakoni south of Hawk Cove, the FM 751 causeway is open as of this report, however, travel is discouraged due to high water.
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