Water Main Break on Hillcrest
September 25, 2023 – A contractor apparently punctured a water main at around 11am monday morning. City crews have arrived and are accessing the situation. Residents are urged to avoid the area. Please avoid hoarding water by filling bath tubs and sinks with water at this time.
Autumn Trails 5K Run October 7th, 2023
The 5K run is slated for Saturday, October 7th and will begin at 8:00 am. It will start at Winnsboro City Park, 900 Wheeler., Winnsboro TX. The cost is $10 for students and $15 for adults. This includes a finisher medal. It is helpful to register by Wednesday, October 4th! Shirts can be purchased for $15 through reservations by September 22. Registration can be up to the morning of the event, but those who register by the desired...
November 7; Prop 9 Yes or No?
September 21, 2023 – Texas voters will have a chance to vote on several issues this fall. There are 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Proposed Amendment 9, or Prop 9, deals specifically with cost-of-living adjustments for some retired Texas Teachers and their beneficiaries. Prop 9 would provide for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for certain annuitants, who meet criteria provided by law, of the Teacher Retirement...
Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show September 30, 2023
September 21, 2023 – Bid early and bid often it’s the 2023 Junior Commercial Heifer show. Sale starts at 6 PM, show starts at 8 AM. Come out and support youth involved in the cattle industry. It all happens at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Find out more by clicking here.
Trading Post for September 20, 2023
Needing to buy about 50 rolls of coastal round hay call 903-348-1738 In-home Elderly Caregiver looking for work in Sulphur Springs Area. Experienced, will provide references. Has provided washing, cleaning, laundry, cooking, and transportation to clients. Email me at [email protected] Okra, cut daily, for $3 a pound. Also selling frozen blueberries ($5 a pound), squash ($1 each), bell peppers (2 for $1) from our farm east of...
Morris Arrested During Traffic Stop
September 20, 2023 – James Michael Morris, Jr was arrested by Sulphur Spring Police on Tuesday this week. The arrest took place around 1pm. James Michael Morris, Jr 2023 Sulphur Springs police were on routine patrol near the intersection of I-30 and Helm Lane. They notice a Chevrolet Pickup traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was initiated. Morris showed signs of nervousness when contacted. Officers asked for...
Culbertson Accumulates Two Additional Child Abuse Related Charges
September 20, 2023 – STEVEN LYNN CULBERTSON, age 66, was arrested this week and charged with two counts of Indecency with a Child Exposure. He was recently is charged with three counts of Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact. See that story here. Other victims are encouraged to come forward and contact local law enforcement. Report Abuse to DFPS By phone: 1-800-252-5400 Online: Texas Abuse HotlineExternal Link Call our...
Truss Indicted After August Child Porn Investigation, Arrest
September 20, 2023 – Billy Joe Truss aka Big Bill Truss on social media platform Tiktok has been indicted for production and transportation of child pornography after being arrested in August. See that story here. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford played key roles in the investigation and arrest. Other victims are urged to come forward and contact local Law Enforcement. Report Abuse to...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused of Stealing $35k
September 18, 2023 -A Sulphur Springs resident was recently arrested in Hopkins County on a Smith County Warrant. The man, JAMES MICHAEL MORRIS JR, is accused of MISAPPLICATION OF FIDUCIARY PROPERTY. James Michael Morris, Jr aka Bubba 2023 Morris is alleged to have entered into an agreement with a man with the intent to build a boat dock. An initial payment of $53,000 was given to Morris in 2021. The project was never started and...
Rochelle Marie Mims’ Killer Convicted
September 19, 2023 – A jury convicted 59-year-old Lucious Newhouse III on Tuesday of the murder of Rochelle Marie Mims. She was murdered and dumped in Hopkins County. Mims had been shot in the head. See that story here. Lucious Newhouse III Records show Newhouse was previously convicted of assault in 2000 and sentenced to deferred-adjudication probation, which he completed successfully.
