“Corrected” Council Approves Patrol Vehicle Bids; Hears Value of Police Body Cams During December Meeting
The value of police body cameras and patrol vehicle cameras in use in the city was presented to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their December meeting. The city is one of 35 cities in Texas that have the equipment in use for all officers and vehicles. The body camera is always running according to Police Chief Jay Sanders and the video covers a 180-degree range around the officer. Video from the cameras are...
Local Pastor Asks City Council to Regulate Payday, Auto Title Loan Establishments
Payday loan and auto title loan shops were called into question during public forum by a local pastor during the Sulphur Springs City Council meeting Tuesday night. Pastor Dr. Joel Tiemeyer asked the council to consider an ordinance regulating those businesses that offer payday and auto title loans and charge what he called exorbitant fees to those who borrow. He pointed out that those who borrow from these establishments are often...
City Manager’s December Report
City Manager Marc Maxwell made his monthly report to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night, December 6th. In his report: BILL BRADFORD ROAD – Concrete street and curb & gutter improvements are underway on Bill Bradford Road. 5W Contracting has poured concrete from Gilmer Street nearly to Elm Street. All utility work is complete. Later on tonight’s agenda is an item to approve concrete for the last 1,000 feet of...
Wildcats Exhibit Strong Defense; Defeat North Lamar
On a night when the offense struggled some, the Wildcats’ basketball team relied on strong defense to defeat North Lamar, 59-33 in Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. After a close first quarter that saw the Wildcats lead only 14-13, the Wildcats gave up only one second quarter point and 7 third quarter points to expand their lead to 37-21 after three quarters. The Wildcats increased the lead with a 22-12 fourth quarter. Michael...
Blanket Drive For Seniors Warms as Donations Begin Tuesday
Santa for Seniors new blanket drive received a warm welcome by those who donated blankets and money. Withing the first hour of the event on Celebration Plaza Tuesday night, the box was filled and drivers stopped at the intersection of Gilmer and Main Streets to donate funds. The event is sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club and the Senior Citizens Center. The Senior Citizens Center will receive the donations and distribute...
Glen Logan
Memorial services for Glenn Logan, age 72 of Cooper, will be held Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Triumphant Christian Center with Rev. Jerry McCoy ll, Rev. Richard McCoy and Rev. Roy McCoy officiating. Mr. Logan passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at Birchwood Manor Health and Rehab in Cooper, Texas. He was born May 1, 1944, in Sulphur Springs, the son of E. A. and Imgene (Younger) Logan. He married Mildred Fay Sesson in...
Raza, Reeder, Wallace Sentenced Tuesday
Three individuals were sentenced in Eighth Judicial District Court Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2016. Mohammad Shabeeh Raza, who was found guilty November 16, 2016, of online solicitation of a minor pled guilty Tuesday as he began the process for a second trial. The second trial was necessitated by an incorrect admonition given the defendant by his attorney. Instead of facing a second trial, Raza pled guilty and received 10 years in...
Lions Club Names Winning Entries in Lighted Christmas Parade
Over 50 entries in the Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade completed for top honors Friday night. During the Lions Club meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2016, John Campbell announced the winning floats. Large Business Division winner: Carriage House Manor Small Business Division Winners: 1) Don Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant 2) Century 21 First Group 3) Sulphur Springs Fix and Feed Non-Profit Division 1) Trinity Harvest...
Winnsboro Police Arrest Seven in Seven Day Period, November 28-December 4, 2016
Winnsboro Police made seven arrests, investigated one accident, responded to 128 calls for service, and issues 27 citations and 30 warnings during the seven day report period from November 28, 2016 – December 4, 2016. Arrested were: Brandon Webb, 27, of Winnsboro for public intoxication on Monday, November 28. Tori Johnson, 26, of Winnsboro on a Wood County warrant, Tuesday, November 29. Marcus Kesseler, 28, of Sanger for driving...
