Tis The Season … Be Sure To Lock Vehicles To Guard Against Burglary
Dec02

Tis The Season … Be Sure To Lock Vehicles To Guard Against Burglary

Tis the season, for love, peace and good will. Unfortunately, it’s also a season in which some “shop” others’ unlocked vehicles for personal gain – taking Christmas presents and valuable items left in other’s vehicles. Thus, Sulphur Springs Police Department Chief Jason Ricketson reminds everyone to secure their belongings and lock their vehicle doors when exiting them. “Don’t be an easy...

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SSPD Reminds Residents To Lock Vehicles, Hide Property
May05

SSPD Reminds Residents To Lock Vehicles, Hide Property

Sulphur Springs Police Department Tuesday morning reminds residents to lock vehicles and hide personal property to deter vehicle thefts and burglaries. SSPD responded to calls of vehicle burglaries in several different areas of town, as well as one vehicle theft. Among the areas where vehicle burglaries were reported were Austin Acres, Junell Drive and Westbrook Circle. A car was reported stolen from Carter Street. Police were still...

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Local Officials Remind Residents To Lock Vehicles
Mar26

Local Officials Remind Residents To Lock Vehicles

Sulphur Springs police and Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers urge residents to be sure to lock their vehicles and secure personal items, to guard against theft. Police have responded to several reports over the last few weeks of stolen vehicles and vehicle theft attempts. Most recently, one Chevrolet Silverado was reported stolen from a Jefferson Street business and another Chevrolet Silverado reported stolen in another county...

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Twenty-Three Unlocked Vehicles Vandalized Over Weekend
Jun27

Twenty-Three Unlocked Vehicles Vandalized Over Weekend

“Help me help you” a quote by Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry McGuire is the request of Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. Over the weekend 23 unlocked auto doors were opened and theft of property occurred according to Sanders. He is asking Sulphur Springs citizens to lock their car doors at night. The thefts are occurring at night and over the weekend the area bounded by Carter, Jefferson, and I-30 saw the most activity. Sanders...

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Several Car Manufacturers Announce Recalls Of Vehicles
Jul13

Several Car Manufacturers Announce Recalls Of Vehicles

Several car manufacturers have announced recalls of multiple models of vehicles due to faults within said vehicles. Some of these manufacturers are as follows Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, BMW and Porsche. Honda has issued a recall on over 124,077 vehicles including five models from 2020 to 2023 due to brake issues. The issue lies in a loose fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder. This could...

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Honda Recalls Over 100,000 Vehicles Due To Brake Failure
Jul05

Honda Recalls Over 100,000 Vehicles Due To Brake Failure

Honda has issued a recall of over 100,000 vehicles ranging from year models 2020 to 2023 due to brake issues. The recall, which Honda reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 29, includes certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. A total of 124,077 cars are potentially affected. The issue lies in a loose fastener that connects the brake...

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Ford Recalls Nearly One Million Vehicles For Incomplete Owner’s Manual
Jun20

Ford Recalls Nearly One Million Vehicles For Incomplete Owner’s Manual

June 20, 2023- Ford Motor Company has issued recalls for nearly one million Vehicles due to a printing error in the owners manual. This recall affects 979,797 vehicles which include some 2018-23 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator SUVs with third-row seating and 2019-23 regular cab F-Series Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600 SuperCab trucks with three-passenger front bench seats. The manuals shipped with those vehicles do...

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GM Recalls Nearly One Million Vehicles As Part Of Larger Airbag Recall
May16

GM Recalls Nearly One Million Vehicles As Part Of Larger Airbag Recall

May 16, 2023- General Motors has announced a recall notice of nearly one million SUV Crossovers with a potentially life-threatening airbag defects. The recall specifically affects 994,763 GM vehicles, spread out between certain Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles produced between the 2014 and 2017 model years. According to documentation filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the...

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BMW Recalls Vehicles Over Exploding Airbags
May05

BMW Recalls Vehicles Over Exploding Airbags

May 5, 2023- BMW has issued a “do not drive” warning to the owners of about 90,000 older models in the U.S. because of defective airbags that might explode in a crash. The affected vehicles are the 2000-2006 model years that have been recalled before due to known issues with Takata-manufactured airbag inflators. however, BMW has decided to escalate previous recall notices to a “Do Not Drive” order due to the...

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Prepare For Winter Storms: Learn Weather-Related Terms, Winterize Homes & Vehicles, Act To Protect Animals
Dec20

Prepare For Winter Storms: Learn Weather-Related Terms, Winterize Homes & Vehicles, Act To Protect Animals

Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County, [email protected] Storms can last for days, resulting in power outages, blocked or closed roads, and flooding. Being prepared for winter storms includes understanding weather-related terms, winterizing homes and vehicles, and taking action to protect family members, pets, livestock, and neighbors....

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