City Council Approves First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance; Hears Holiday Drive Concerns
Although the Planning and Zoning Board turned down a request to rezone 1326 West Avenue from single family to light commercial, the Sulphur Springs City Council approved the first reading of the rezoning ordinance that will allow the change during their July meeting Tuesday night. The approval came after a 25 minute discussion. The council also approved a resolution directing publication of a notice of intention to issue combination...
Failure to Place Children in Seatbealts and Marijuana in Auto Lead to Arrest of Arlington Man
A 28-year old Arlington man is in Hopkins County Jail following a traffic stop for a non-functioning license plate light Tuesday night. When the Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy approached the auto, a strong smell of marijuana came from the interior of the vehicle. In the vehicle were four children under the age of 8 not wearing seatbelts and an adult female passenger. Two smoked marijuana cigarettes were in the front portion of the...
Small Thefts Add Up
Law enforcement officers meet with Walmart security Tuesday, July 5th after being called to make an arrest. Jacob Randall Lively, 33, was arrested for theft under $2500 two or more previous convictions. He had been arrested for theft of property in November, 2015 and in May of this year as well. The charge is a state jail felony. He is in Hopkins County Jail on a $5,000 fine.
Tradin’ Post, Wednesday, July 6th, 2016:
For Sale: Five speed manual transmission for a 1992 Ford f250, perfect working order, asking $250. For more information contact Glenn at 903-335-4868 For Sale: Two year old washing machine in excellent condition… Call: 903-243-4126
Methamphetamine Snack Halted by Arrest
Philip Joseph Gibson, 36, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested following a traffic stop for speeding. Gibson’s continual clenching of his jaw muscles caused the arresting officer to detect that Gibson was nervous. The officer patted down Gibson for weapons and felt something in his front shirt pocket. When asked about the object, Gibson said he had nothing in his pocket. As the officer started to handcuff Gibson, he stepped back and,...
Billy Wayne Long
Billy Wayne Long age 85 of Wolfe City passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Texas Veterans State Home in Bonham. He was born on March 5, 1931 in Miller Grove, Texas to William Felix Long and Adelphia Burks Long. Billy was known around the area for his musical talents, playing in several local bands. He retired from JCPenney company after many years in the warehouse department. He also served in the United State Army from February...
Regional Coordinated Public Transportation Planning Meetings!
This is a Flyer that was received from Chris Brown. Chris is the Executive Director at Ark Tex Council of Governments. They are going to hold meetings in different Counties to call about their Services and get input from citizens who might need their services. Please note that the Sulphur Springs Meeting will be held on Monday, July 11th at 1:00. Please try to be in attendance if you would like more information or would like to voice...
Meal-A-Day Menu July 11-15th
Meal A Day Menu July 11th – July 15th Monday: Beef Patties Mashed Potatoes/Brown Gravy Green Beans Roll Tuesday: Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast On a Bed of Rice Providence Vegetables Pickled Beets Wednesday: Beef Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Thursday: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Refried Beans Spanish Rice Salad Friday: Rope Sausage Black Eyed Peas Cornbread Spinach Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director Senior...
Camp! Camp! Camp!
Whew! We’re already into July and I’m tired (in a good sort of way!) “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” started off with a great group of 1st thru 4th grade students. So far, they have learned about MyPlate, the Fruit Group, the Grains Group, No-Cook Meals, the Protein Group, Pet safety, Poison Control, 1st aid, weather, and participated in a t-shirt design contest. They also participated in Walk Across Texas, yoga, team sports, Herbs,...
Four Sentenced to TDCJ Tuesday Afternoon
Eddie Dean Woodson, 54, pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more times and was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Tuesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court. Eric Holley, 29, was sentence to two years in TDCJ after pleading guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Probation for Maleisa Dalene Smith, 29, was revoked for failure to report to her probation officer and she...
