Yantis Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Sunday night, Hopkins County Criminal Investigators and deputies arrested Justin Dean Cowart, 31, of Yantis, for Attempted Human Trafficking and Criminal Solicitation Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. The arrest at a local discount box store came following a law enforcement response to the guardian of a child. The guardian had met Cowart on line and had been communicating with him. Cowart became interested in the child of the...
Around 200 Birds Seized in Cockfight Investigation
A tip regarding a large cockfight, a blood sport between two cocks, or gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit, sent Hopkins County Criminal Investigators, deputies, and their newly acquired drone to a location between Como and Sulphur Springs, just off State Highway 11. Around 200 gamecocks were seized at an established site for cockfights and were turned over to the SPCA Saturday. Using the drone to fly over the site, law...
Hazel Mildred Broyles
Funeral services for Hazel Mildred Broyles, age 88 of McKinney, Texas, will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Eddie Northcutt officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jim Aulbaugh, Jon Aulbaugh, Boo Rodriguez, Bart Jenkins, B.J. Barnes, Justin Haverland, Joey Aulbaugh, Cameron Rose and Jamey Aulbaugh serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Dinner Bell Menu For January 31, 2018
Honoring Fidelity Express this week’s Community Partner. Chicken, Rice and Dressing Casserole Oven Roasted Squashes Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Cherry Crisp Layered Pudding (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, TX.
Leobardo Sanchez
Mass of Christian burial for Leobardo Sanchez age, 89, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:30 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Sardinas officiating. Burial will follow at the Sanchez Cemetery with his sons as pallbearers. Mr. Sanchez will lie in state on Monday, January 29 for visitation and 5:00 PM Rosary at his residence at 502 FM 2560 Reilly Springs road. Mr. Sanchez passed away on...
Lady Cats Now 10-0 in District with Win at Marshall; Senior Night is Tuesday
The Lady Cats defeated Marshall 41-37 to go 10-0 in district play. For the Lady Cats, the game following the long trip to Marshall became a challenge as foul trouble plagued the team. The Lady Cats outscored Marshall in every quarter except the fourth. The Lady Cats led 22-16 at the half. Lady Cats held Marshall to four points in the third before giving up 17 while scoring only 10 in the fourth quarter. Coach Jeff Chapman called the...
Saturday Forecast
80% chance of precipitation; High: 62; Low: 40; Wind South 5-15 mph, becoming north in afternoon
Wildcats Defeat Marshall 53-25; Qualify for Play-offs with Win
Marshall showed discipline as they sought to keep the Wildcats away from the ball Friday night at Wildcat gym. Marshall controlled the ball for most of the first quarter and never took a shot until late in the second quarter in the 53-25 win for the Wildcats. Sulphur Springs began to press at mid-court in the second quarter to master the Marshall game plan. The Wildcats were able to score six points in the first quarter and 14 in the...
