Local Man Dies in I-30 Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident
A two vehicle pedestrian accident early Sunday morning resulted in the death of Bradley Allen Vaughn, 34, of Sulphur Springs. Vaughn was crossing I-30 from the south side to the north side at 126 mile marker, near the location of Bob Evans Foods on the north side and Copy Products on the south side of the interstate. Vaughn had successfully crossed the east bound lanes and had entered the west bound lanes when he was struck by two...
Pat Butler
Funeral service for Pat Butler, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Andy Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pat passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born on July 22, 1931 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the...
County Commissioners Approve South Sulphur River Resolution, Bessonnett Proclamation
Monday morning, July 9, 2018, during the regular session of the Hopkins County Commissioners Court, the court passed a resolution requesting action regarding the South Sulphur River flooding at the Highway 71 bridge and urged all citizens to congratulate Jorja Bessonett for her success in obtaining gold medal victory at the 2018 state track meet. The Resolution states that whereas, the citizens of Hopkins County, Texas have requested...
Dinner Bell Menu For July 18th, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU July 18, 2018 Community Partner Ladies Golf Association of the Sulphur Springs Country Club WE ARE HAVING A PICNIC!!! Menu: Chicken and Rice Salad Strawberry and Mixed Greens Salad Marinated Green Beans with Sour Cream Dressing Crispy Bread Slices A Lemon Cake To Die For Lemon Pudding (a no added sugar dessert) Come cool off with a glass of iced tea or water. Visit with your Wednesday neighbors. It is Dinner Bell Same...
Hayward Trial Began Monday
Monday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court a jury was chosen and the trial is expected to begin Monday afternoon. Brooke Sierra Hayward, 23, of Sulphur Springs, is on trial for Evading Arrest Detention with a Motor Vehicle, a Felony 3. In December, 2017, a Hopkins County Deputy clocked the speed of a 2013 Chevy Malibu at 105 mph on FM 69. The deputy initiated a traffic stop. However, the driver of the Malibu failed to stop and...
Winnsboro Police Department Report July 2-8, 2018
Winnsboro Police Department reported two arrests, investigated three accidents, responded to 162 calls for service, issued 49 citations, and issued 26 warnings during the July 2-8, 2018 report period. Thed Johnson, 30, of Scroggins, was arrested July 6th for four Rockwall County Warrants. Donald Burks, 63, of Winnsboro, was arrested July 5th for a Hunt County Warrant. A two vehicle minor accident July 2nd occurred in the 300 block of...
Robert Steve Coleman, Jr.
Robert Coleman, age 31 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on August 12th, 1986 in Longview to Virginia Coleman Bessey. He had lived in the communities of Longview and Ore City before settling in Winnsboro. Robbie worked with the local dairy’s delivering supplies and providing equipment repair. He is survived by, his mother Virginia Coleman Bessey and Tommy Dillard of Longview; Grandmother Ellie...
FOUND: Local Senior Adult with Dementia Missing; Public Assistance Requested
Sam Stewart was located on North Jackson Street near the nursing home at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday morning. Have you seek Sam Stewart? Mr. Stewart left Sunny Springs Nursing Home Monday morning around 4 a.m. and has not been found. Sulphur Springs Police Department asks the public to assist in locating this senior adult with dementia. He walked away from Sunny Springs Nursing Home and should be on foot. If you locate Mr....
Monday Forecast
40% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 89; Low: 74; Wind: South, southwest around 5 mph
Sunday Forecast
40% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 92; Low: 74; Wind: East 5-10 mph
