2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested On Felony Warrants
Two men were arrested in Sulphur Springs on felony warrants Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, according to arrest reports. Jon Michael Hopper Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney and Sgt. Tanner Steward reported seeing Jon Michael Hopper traveling on Connally Street in a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado at 6:47 p.m. Aug. 3, 2021. They contacted him. A records check confirmed a warrant for the 47-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s...
5 Felony Controlled Substance and Marijuana Arrests July 31-Aug. 3, 2021
Local authorities made five felony controlled substance and marijuana arrests from Aug. 1-4, 2021, according to arrest and jail reports. Tacka Dashell Gotcher Tacka Dashell Gotcher was involved in a Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigation in which an undercover purchase of methamphetamine took place the previous day, SCU Lt. Mark Estes alleged in arrest reports. The SCU officers secured a felony warrant for...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2021
Marc Maxwell presented the following monthly city manager’s report to Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021: COVID-19 RESPONSE The number of active cases in Hopkins County increased dramatically since our last meeting with 117 active cases as of August 2nd. There are 17 patients in the covid unit at the hospital, up from 0 last month. GRAYS BUILDING The building is sufficiently completed...
Jerry Ray Ragan
Jerry Ray Ragan, age 53, died peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by loved ones on August 2, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Ray was born February 18, 1968, to Gerald L. Ragan and Judy Turley Ragan in Commerce, Texas. Jerry Ray Ragan He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1986. Ray began his law enforcement career 25 years ago, as a police officer before going on to attend and graduate from the DPS...
Cumby ISD Meet The Teacher And Title I Parent Meetings Set
Cumby Independent School District administrators have announced the 2021-22 school day schedule and dates for parents to visit the school. The Cumby ISD Meet the Teacher and Title I Parent Meetings will be held on two different days based on grade level. On Thursday, Aug. 5, parents of pre-kindergarten students are to meet in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. to go over brief information, then will have the opportunity from 5:45 to 7 p.m. to...
Construction Of Senior Citizens Center Building Still On Hold
Construction of a new senior citizens center is still on hold, following Sulphur Springs City Council’s rejection Tuesday of the lone bid submitted for a pre-engineered metal building. The Grays Building continues to have aluminum panels in place of roll-up doors on the portion of the building facing the park. Senior Citizens Center In November 2020, the construction manager advisor for the project estimated the pre-engineered...
Residents Discuss What To Do Next In Fight Against Planned Dike Solar Plant
Battle Over Proposed Solar Plant In Dike Receives Attention From National Media Monday Dike residents Sunday discussed the next round in their fight to prevent a solar plant from being constructed in their community. Cynthia Martin’s petition to the 62nd Judicial District Court for a temporary restraining order and injunction were denied last month, but neither she nor the Dike residents in opposition allowed Judge Will...
Lots Of Items Exempt From Tax Aug. 6-8, For Texas Back-to-School Sales Tax Weekend
If you have kids who will soon resume classes or maybe you just need to replenish your office supplies and basics wardrobe, it could pay to wait until this weekend to make purchases. Many school supplies, clothing, shoes and student backpacks not only will be on sale, but qualifying items valued at less than $100 are exempt from local and state sales taxes as well. This year’s Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, Aug. 6,...
Lester Lee Boyd
Lester Lee Boyd Memorial service for Lester Lee Boyd, age 66, of Como, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Don Stephen’s officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be David Morgan, Justin Darrow, Jeremy Darrow, Bubba Kimmel, Lynn Prater, Jared Prater, and Jonathan Simpson. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Lester passed away on...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – July 26-Aug. 1, 2021
The Winnnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for July 26-Aug. 1, 2021, included the following: Arrests Jason Hooten, Tobey Ellen Bright Jason Hooten, 33 years of age, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on July 26, 2021, on multiple Hopkins County Warrants.James Courson, 55 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 28, 2021, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.Tobey Bright, 48 years of age, of...
