Woman Robbed in Restaurant Parking Lot
A Female was robbed Monday around 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Juan Pablo’s Restaurant on Mockingbird Ln. A Hispanic male in his mid-20’s took her purse. The individual left the scene in a vehicle (pictured) that had a “We Buy Houses” decal on the front windshield. If you see the vehicle or have information, contact the Sulphur Springs Police Department at 903-885-7602.
Early Morning Fire at Evans Firestone
Sulphur Springs Fire Station 1 and Station 2 along with Hopkins County Station 20 responded to a fire call at Tommy Evans Firestone located on Shannon Road (south service road) at College Street at 3 AM Tuesday morning. Flames were observed coming out the front bay doors of the work area, according to Sulphur Springs Fire Department. It took only four minutes from the time of call until the first unit was on scene. Three trucks and 12...
Odor of Marijuana on Money Leads to Money Laundering Charges
Sgt. Harry Washington, working interdiction for the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office, made contact with Luiz Longria, 53, of Edcouch, Texas and Oswaldo Reyes, 43, of Westlaco, around 8 p.m. Both were arrested and charged with Money Laundering more than $2500 but less than $30,000. Washington noted a large bulge in Reyes front pocket. When asked about it, Reyes removed from his pocket a white sock that contained a large amount of U. S....
Dinner Bell Menu For July 19, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for July 19th, 2017 Water Oak Elementary School is this week’s wonderful Community Partner. The Menu: Tuna Salad on a Tomato Slice Crunchy Napa Toss Cuke Salad with Sour Cream Dill Dressing Crackers Watermelon and Cantelope Cubes Tea or Water A cool meal for a hot summer! Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Murlene Hill
Funeral service for Murlene Hill, age 87, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Brother Marvin Weir officiating. Interment will follow with Travis Aven, Tony Bible, Jason Hill, Justin Hill, Lynn Turner and Mark Weir serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mrs. Hill passed away Monday, July 17, 2017, at Hopkins Place in...
Kelly Gaines
Funeral service for Kelly Gaines, age 43, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. Luke Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Phillip Doty, Josh Gaines, Jay Butler, John Bivins and Charlie Bradley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Gaines...
Tuesday Forecast
High: 93 with heat index as high as 100; Low: 75; Wind: South, southeast around 5 mph
Anglin Announces Candidacy for Hopkins County Commissioner Precinct 2
My name is Greg Anglin and I am declaring my candidacy for the Commissioner of Precinct 2 in Hopkins County. I am a native of Hopkins County, a resident of 45 years. My parents are Randy and Linda Anglin and Don and Pansy Bell, also native residents of Hopkins County for over 60 years. I was raised in the Pickton, Pine Forest and Winterfield communities where I graduated from Como-Pickton Consolidated School District. I have been,...
