Laredo Man Found to Have 95lbs of Marijuana During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Sulphur Springs Police at the 130 mile-marker on I-30 this weekend found Rigoberto Juarez, 51, of Laredo in possession of 95lbs of Marijuana. While being booked into jail, a $1 bill with suspected cocaine residue and a clear plastic bag of suspected cocaine was also found in his possession. Juarez is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Felony 2 Possession Marijuana more than 50lbs but less than 2,000lbs. He is being...
Ann Nell Morgan
Graveside services for Ann Nell Morgan, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Bro. Neal Cochran officiating. Visitation will he held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to service time, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Ann passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. She was born on January 7, 1947 in Greenville, TX, the daughter of Vendal and...
Linda Kay Richards
Funeral service for Linda Kay Richards, age 77, of Point, will be Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 10:00 am, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Danny Boles will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Smyrna Cemetery. Linda passed away Saturday, March 3rd, at midnight, in her home, with her family beside her. She was born June 14, 1940, in Shawnee, OK, to the parentage of Leon Deloyd and Martha Alice Patchin Stephens. Linda...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 7, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 7, 2018 Officers and Board Members of the Hopkins County United Way this week’s Community Partner. Red Beans and Rice Fried Cabbage Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Kentucky Apple Cake Apple Slices (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Monday Forecast
High:70; Low: 40; Wind: South, southeast becoming north, northwest 10-15 mph, gusting to 25
Lady Cats End Tournament Play; Begin District Tuesday
The Lady Cats’ softball team had a win and a lopsided loss on the last day of a Wylie tournament Saturday (March 3). The Lady Cats defeated Burleson Centennial, 7-2 and lost to Rockwall, 15-0. In Saturday’s first game, pitcher Bailey Haggerty had another strong outing. Haggerty got the win going 5 innings allowing only 4 hits and 2 runs with only 1 run earned. Haggerty struck out 6 and walked 3. Meanwhile the Lady Cats...
Saltillo Lions End Season in Loss to #1 Ranked Lipan
The Saltillo Lions had a season to be proud of but it ended Friday (March 2) night against #1 ranked Lipan in a regional semi-final game, 69-22. The Lions were limited to single digit scoring in each quarter as Lipan rolled. Matthew Gurley led the Lions with 7 points. Walker McGill had 6 points. Trevor Moore scored 4 points. Lyle Bench had 3 points. Eddi Olayo scored 2 points. The Lions end the season with a 24-14...
Wildcat Baseball Ends Lindale Tournament WithWin
The Wildcats’ baseball team wrapped up play at Lindale’s Robbie Surratt Memorial Tournament with a 5-3 win over host Lindale Saturday (March 3) night. The Wildcats won 1 and lost 3 during the tournament but Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack was so pleased with the win over a good Lindale team, he said it almost made him forget three poor earlier defeats in the tourney. Saturday night, the Wildcats used good pitching and timely...
Sunday Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 67: Low: 59; Wind: Southeast 10-15 mph
Republican Party Announces Precinct, County, State Conventions
Hopkins County Republican Precinct Conventions will be March 10th, 2018, 9 AM at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. For precinct information, call 903-485-3080 or email: [email protected]. Hopkins County Republican Convention will be March 24th, 2018, 9AM at 118 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. It will be held in the 2nd Floor District Courtroom. For more information...
