Sulphur Springs Turns Page On New Chapter With Downtown West Planning
The City of Sulphur springs turned the page Monday on a new chapter in downtown development, with the start of planning for Downtown West, which Ian Lockwood of Toole Design Group calls “the next step in the evolution of downtown.” Downtown West is the area loosely bounded by Mulberry, Rogers/Magnolia and Van Sickle streets and the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks. Downtown West community planning meeting, July...
Cumby Man Jailed On 2 DWI With Child Passenger Warrants
Victor Miranda-Cervantes (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis and Deputy Justin Wilkerson stopped a GM Safari at 8:42 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 11 at FM 3134 for a traffic violation. A records check showed driver Victor Miranda-Cervantes to be wanted on two warrants for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger 15 years of age. Miranda-Cervantes was accused March 20, 2021, of driving...
Judge Considering Cynthia Martin’s Petition For Restraining Order For Planned Dike Solar Project
Those hoping for a quick decision Monday to Cynthia Martin’s request for a restraining order to temporarily halt construction of the planned Dike solar project were disappointed. Will Biard, 62nd Judicial District Judge, told the parties involved that he would take the matter under advisement so that he gets it right, but expects to make a decision by the end of the week. The hearing for the temporary restraining order came...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – July 12-18, 2021
The Winnnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for July 12-18, 2021, included the following: Arrests Kerry Joe BellBryan CouchAmanda Knutson Ashley Hale, 35 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 12, 2021 for driving while intoxicated.Michael Truett, 30 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on July 13, 2021, on a Titus County warrant for theft of property, $100-$750.Kerry J. Bell, 45 years of age, of Sulphur...
Some Homeschool Students Eligible to Participate In UIL With Sulphur Springs ISD
Some homeschool students who meet eligibility requirements may now apply to participate in UIL activities. This would allow them to complete along side equal grade level Sulphur Springs ISD students. “The legislation passed that makes this an allowable thing – it’s never been before – if the school board says it is,” SSISD Superintendent Mike Lamb said, referring to the passage of House Bill 547. “We were kind...
Meal A Day Menu For July 19-23, 2021
Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for July 19-23, 2021, includes: Monday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Frito Corn Chips and Cole SlawTuesday – Manager’s ChoiceWednesday – Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean...
Hopkins County Records – July 17, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Deed records at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Julie Ann Sells Stewart to Kason Childress and Rayli Childress; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyAnthony N. Foster and Gail T. Foster to Brandon Sells and Brandy Sells; tract in the Thomas Lee surveyJennifer Wilson to Lesbia Riego Kimberg; tract in the James Lee surveyAndrew Fouse and S. Fouse to Lisa H. EvansDorothy Faye Edwards to Uriel Hernandez Perez and...
Woman Jailed On Fraud And Parole Charges
Rains County officers transported a 31-year-old Emory woman to Hopkins County jail Friday and released her to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy J. Davis. Amy Jo Fulfer was booked into the county jail at 2:53 a.m. July 16, 2021, on Hopkins County warrants for fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and violation of parole, according to arrest and jail reports. Fulfer remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Aggravated Assault Charge
A 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge Friday afternoon. Aaron Kyle Dodd was escorted into the jail by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy T. Thompson and booked on the felony warrant at 1:55 p.m. July 16, according to arrest reports. Dodd remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2021. Bond on the charge was set at $125,000, according to jail...
A.P. ‘Pat’ Young Jr.
A.P. “Pat” Young Jr. (October 2, 1937 – July 14, 2021) Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord;And let light perpetual shine upon him.May his soul, and the souls of all the departed,through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Fr. Pat Young passed away peacefully July 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at St. Philip’s on Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow. In lieu of...
