Mount Pleasant Man Arrested For Trespassing At Sulphur Springs Hospital
Sulphur Springs Police Department patrol car A 38-year-old Mount Pleasant man was taken into custody for trespassing at the hospital health complex. Sulphur Springs police were dispatched Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6, to the hospital property, where they were requested to issue a criminal trespass warning to prohibit him from returning, the arresting officer noted in reports. The man was reportedly found in the chapel and escorted...
Chamber Connection For Nov. 7, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO/president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report
MANAGER’S REPORT Presented to the City Council on Nov. 5, 2019 SUNSET STREET – The Capital Construction crew has installed 500’ of new curb and gutter, 5 new driveway approaches, 240’ of the concrete street, approach for Houston Street, asphalt for the tie-in at Finney Street and Van Sickle Street. The project is now complete. CONNALLY STREET – Approximately 2,150’ or 80% has been cement stabilized. The excavation is completed and...
Hopkins County Jury Sentences Man to Life In Prison For Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child
Juan Domingo Ramirez A Hopkins County jury sentenced Juan Domingo Ramirez, 33, to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young child Wednesday, Nov. 6. The jury deliberated for a little over an hour Wednesday morning before finding Ramirez guilty of the charge. The offense carries a range of punishment from 25 years to life in the penitentiary. Later Wednesday, the jury deliberated again for a little over an hour before...
Scrap Tire Agreement, Park Drilling Ordinance Among Matters Address By Sulphur Springs City Council
An ordinance amendment which will increase the city’s chances of obtaining a grant was given approved, on first reading, by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night. Sulphur Springs City Hall, 201 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas Also approve by the council Tuesday night were resolutions adopting a fund balance policy, in support of a local apartment group’s application for funding assistance for renovations and...
Sign Up for Party Primary Election Begins Nov. 9
The first day to sign up is Nov. 9. The Republican Party of Hopkins County will be conducting a sign up at the Hopkins County Courthouse in the court room on the second floor at 9 a.m. Saturday, according to Hopkins County Republican Party Chairman Donnie W. Wisenbaker. Anyone who wishes to run for a local public office in the Republican Primary, should bring a completed application along with sign up fees or petition. Before signing...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agrees To Amend Luminant Agreement Regarding FM 1870 Overpass
Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night approved an amendment to the development agreement inked with Luminant in October of 2018, assuming Luminant’s obligations regarding the FM 1870 overpass and indemnifying Luminant. The City of Sulphur Springs has a development agreement with Luminant regarding the Thermo Mine to close out conditions for the transfer of property to the city. The last condition before the transfer can occur is...
Rollover Crash On I-30 West Of Sulphur Springs Results In Methamphetamine Arrest
A 55-year-old Como woman was arrested on a controlled substance charge following a one-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 30 Tuesday night, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies; EMS; Hopkins County, Cumby and Brinker firefighters; and Cumby police were dispatched at 9:20 p.m. Nov. 5 to a crash in which a vehicle reportedly rolled over into the median, landing on its top, near mile marker 114 on...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Springs Huge Upset In Bi-District, Wins 3-0 Over Hallsville
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team, playing some of their best volleyball this year, shocked district champion Hallsville, 3-0 in a bi-district match at Tyler Junior College Tuesday night, Nov. 5. With a roster that featured lots of youth and playoff inexperience, the Lady Cats came out of the gate with laser focus and took charge of the match. The result was a stunning set one win, 25-8. Only senior Erika VanBenthem had ever been in a...
Election Results
Hopkins County voters have had their say, and were in favor of one local proposition, against another, decided school trustees in North Hopkins ISD, their choice for mayor in Cumby, preferences for a utility versus water district for Lake Fork and weighed in on proposed Constitutional Amendments as well. Results of the Nov. 5 elections in Hopkins County are listed below. Elections that include more than 1 district and state-wide...
