Toddler Found Walking County Road Alone; Mom Jailed
Deputies responded to a call in reference to a two (2) to three (3) year old child who was found walking by himself down County Road 1138 near Cumby Thursday morning. Approximately 30 minutes later the mother of the child, Ashlee Michele Swilling, 27, was contacted. Swilling stated that she had noticed the child missing at approximately 7:30 a.m. and had been looking for him. She did not contact law enforcement until 8:30 a.m....
Stole and Sold His Mother’s Ring; Hid Drugs in Her House
Called to a disturbance at a residence on FM 2297, Hopkins County Deputies were told that Taylor Wayne Connatser, 22, of Sachse, had hidden drugs in his mother’s house. Both his mother and his girlfriend told the officer that methamphetamine was in the residence. The disturbance began over a ring that Connatser stolen from his mother and sold in Mesquite. Connatser had told his mother that he would hide the meth in case she called...
Lena Maye Cason
Graveside Services for Lena Maye Cason, age 68 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Windom Cemetery, in Windom, with Allen Philips officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Lena passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born August 6, 1942 in Pattonville, the daughter of Charley and Ruth Cason. She attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Bonham. She...
Dynamic Duo Music & Comedy Showcase Benefits Down Syndrome Awareness
This Friday July 29th at Hopkins County Civic Center, The Dynamic Duo and Comedy Showcase! This showcase is for benefiting down syndrome. The Admission is $10, $5 for children 6 years- 12 years, and children 5 years and under are free! This Showcase features Jacoby Smith, Cousin Cedrick, Dale “The C” Cummings, Monty Tipps, The Main Street Band and more. There will also be a silent auction. The doors will be open to...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Celebrates World Breastfeeding Month
The long-term benefits of breastfeeding for babies and mother are undisputed. Breastfeeding is linked to decreased risk of illness and mortality for infants. It is also associated with reduced risk for maternal illness. It is well documented that maternity practices in infant nutrition and care have a significant impact on a mother’s initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. That means the degree of care that the birthing facility...
State Representative Flynn Presents Texas Flag to Wildcats for Florida Trip
A couple of months ago, State Representative Dan Flynn of Van, a former high school football player, dropped by the Sulphur Springs Multipurpose Building to take a look at the facility. He learned that the Wildcats would be playing their second football game of the season on September 2 at EPSN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. He decided the Wildcats needed a Texas flag to take with them so everyone in Florida...
Bright Star Baseball Begins Online Registration Friday
Online registration for Bright Star Baseball fall season begins Friday, July 29. The fall season will be six weeks beginning September 12th and ending October 17th. October 24th is reserved for any needed make-up game. All who desire to sign on as buddies, sixth grade and older and players ages 5-18 can register online at www.brightstarbaseball.com. Bright Star Baseball is designed for players who have special needs to play the game...
Distraught Driver Finally Stopped Following Hit and Run
On State Highway 19 South near a local sports training center, DPS, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Hopkins County Fire Marshall made a traffic stop and felony take down. The vehicle had been involved in hit and run accident. The vehicle and driver had been involved in an accident with a Tabor Sanitation Truck. According to local law enforcement, the driver of the vehicle was distraught and continued to drive even...
