SSPD Now Receiving Phone Calls Again, But Some Area 911 Systems Are Still Down
A large portion of the area was without 911 service, and some without any phone service at all, for a few hours Tuesday. Sulphur Springs Police Department’s phone system went down before lunch, but the regular lines were up and running, with 911 relaying to the regular phone system by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Some officials and residents said they were told multiple cell phone towers were down throughout Northeast Texas Tuesday...
Many Area 911 Systems Down – Call 903-885-2768 For Emergency Assistance In Hopkins County, Outside Of Sulphur Springs
** Updated at 5:05 p.m. Nov. 30, 2021 SSPD Landline Restored, Receiving 911 Calls At 11:20 a.m. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson reported the department’s phone system was down, including 911, and is referring anyone who has an emergency in the city of Sulphur Springs to call the Hopkins County Sheriffs Office at 903-885-2768 for assistance. At approximately 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, Hopkins County Emergency...
Ladybug, Ladybug … 450 Of 5,000 Species Are Native To North America
Submitted By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener Are there ladybugs flying around your house? Maybe inside as well? It may feel like an invasion. Where do all the ladybugs come from? They seem to be everywhere in the fall. Are they a sign of a harsh winter to come? Are they bringing good luck? Adult lady beetle eating aphids. (Photo: Pat Porter) Ladybugs are actually beetles, not bugs. And, while they are sometimes called...
SSHS Jazz Band Gearing Up For 2021 Christmas Tour
The Sulphur Springs Jazz Band is gearing up for a busy week, with seven performances – four public performances and three private performances – over a 10-day period as part of the 2021 Wildcat Jazz Christmas Tour. The Jazz Band will begin spreading holiday joy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, during Christmas in the Park at Hopkins County Historical Society’s Heritage Park. The band will travel downtown Dec. 7 for an 11 a.m....
If Approved, Grant Would Allow City To Include Wish List In New Senior Citizens Center Design
A Texas Community Resiliency Program grant from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs would allow the City of Sulphur Springs to not only enlarge the new Senior Citizens Center building to be constructed on 301 Oak Ave., but if fully funded at the requested amount, would include all wish list items for the new facility, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. Sign for the current Senior Citizens Center,...
Police Department Phone System Down
Currently, Sulphur Springs Police Department’s phone system is down, including 911. Anyone who has an emergency in the city of Sulphur Springs should call the Hopkins County Sheriffs Office at 903-885-2768 for assistance, SSPD Chief Jason Ricketson said at 11:20 a.m. Nov. 30, 2021. Sulphur Springs Police Department
Ronnie Landers
Ronnie Landers Graveside service for Ronnie Landers, age 76 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Greenview Cemetery with Garrett Landers, Mason Moseley, Danny Rubalcava, Jon Landers and Brittan Blount serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Mr. Landers passed away on November 29, 2021, at his residence....
Things To Keep In Mind Before Starting Livestock Enterprises
Rural areas in Texas are being rapidly developed and urbanized. Many urban dwellers want to escape to the country to live a quiet, peaceful life or enjoy recreational opportunities on their own land. As a result, large tracts in rural areas are being divided into properties of 5 to 100 acres; many are fewer than 20 acres. New rural landowners almost always want to maintain or obtain an ad valorem tax exemption, which is most often...
No Friday COVID Vaccine Clinics Offered On Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve At CMFH-SS
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CMFH-SS, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 30, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Flu Shots: Do not Delay, Get Yours Today! Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-ins or by appointment; to schedule call 903.885.3181....
Mount Pleasant Man Accused Of DWI With Child Passenger
A 38-year-old Mount Pleasant man was accused of DWI with a child passenger in the vehicle. Messages texted to 911 operators helped deputies located the alleged drunk driver on I-30 Saturday evening. Adam Joseph Hamblin AKA Adan Hamblin (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications operators reported someone had texted to 911 a report that the man was driving while intoxicated with other occupants in the...
