Park And Senior Center, Potential Economic Development Projects On Jan. 4 Agenda
Pacific Park and senior center projects as well as potential economic development projects are among the topics on the Sulphur Springs City Council Jan. 4 agenda. The City Council will first meet at 6:30 p.m. in executive session to consult with an attorney, discuss real property matters, specifically potential acquisition of property for storm drainage purposes, and to consider two economic development projects: one for D6 Inc. and...
Ben Wheeler Man Jailed After Almost Striking Patrol Vehicle, Threatening A Cumby Police Officer
A 38-year-old Ben Wheeler man was jailed Thursday night after almost striking a patrol vehicle and threatening a Cumby Police officer, according to arrest reports. Cumby Police Department Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported he was traveling west on the south frontage road, when a silver passenger car failed to maintain a single lane of traffic. As the car crossed the double yellow line on the south Interstate 30 frontage road...
Change In State Law Allows Additional Time For Online Registration Renewal Eligibility
DMV Media Advisory AUSTIN, Texas – A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration renewals up to 12 months past the expiration date. Previously, Texans could renew expired registrations online up to nine months past the expiration date. Customers who renew late will still be responsible for paying for a full year of registration. Additionally, anyone...
Obituary – Nancy Sandifeer
Nancy Sandifeer A funeral service for Nancy Lynn Sandifeer, age 65 of Dike, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Shorty Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Conner Cemetery with Rick Owens, Clint Owens, David Dooley, Ben Dooley, Alan Nelson and Pedro Chappa serving as pallbearers and Pat Potts, Archie Collins, Don Phillips, Gary Almon, Matt Ingle and Cling Payne serving...
Leon Wilkerson
Leon Wilkerson Funeral services for Leon Wilkerson, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2021, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Willis Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with DaKieston Mosley, Dequavan Mosley, Daymon Nash, Kendrick Mosley, and Oscar Thomas serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamarian Ford, Jakarian Ford, Douglas Delone, and...
Jim Crump
Jim Crump A funeral service for Jim Crump, age 81, of Campbell, Texas, will be held 12 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2021, at Cross Power Church in Campbell, Texas, with his son, Pastor Lance Crump, officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with David Mitchell, Randy Rabe, Lathan Crump, Cody Duncan, Terin Duncan, and Randy Chadwick serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Grantham, L.D. Davis, Gary Aven, and...
New Law Changing Disabled Veteran License Plates Requirements Starts Jan. 1
Texas DMV News Release – December 30, 2021 Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be available AUSTIN, Texas – Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, a new state law changes the requirements for Texans with disabled veteran license plates who wish to park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities. ISA – International Symbol of Access Senate Bill 792 requires anyone parking in a disabled parking space...
Jim McLeroy Celebrated For 30 Years Of Service As City Attorney
Longtime Sulphur Springs City Attorney Jim McLeroy was celebrated for his 30 years of service to the City of Sulphur Springs at a retirement reception Wednesday evening at The Venue. Jim McLeroy, retiring city attorney McLeroy notified city officials earlier in the year of his plans to retire at the end of 2021, giving city officials time to find a replacement, and time for him to work with that individual for a few months to make the...
Obituary – Rae Nell Newkirk
Rae Nell Newkirk A funeral service for Rea Nell Newkirk, age 61, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service. Ms. Newkirk passed away on December 29, 2021, at Medical City Denton. Rea Nell was born on March 10, 1960, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Thurman and Rubie (Henderson) Newkirk. She...
HCSO: Marijuana, Methamphetamine And Pills Found During Traffic Stop
Marijuana, methamphetamine and pills were reportedly found during a West Industrial Drive traffic stop Tuesday night, according to arrest reports. Monica Jane “MJ” Groves Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Zack Steward and Justin Wilkerson reported stopping a Ford F150 pickup at 8:09 p.m. Dec. 28, 2021, for failing to signal 100 feet prior to a turn on West Industrial Drive at South Broadway Street. On contact,...
