Man Confesses to Vehicle Burglary Firearm Theft
March 21, 2023 – Taner Ray Edwards, age 17, was arrested this week and charged with two counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, and two charges of Felony Theft of a Firearm. Those burglaries occurred around March 10th, 2023 in Cumby, TX. Taner Ray Edwards, 2023 Cumby Police, while following up on two reports of vehicle burglaries, interviewed Taner Ray Edwards at the school he attends. During that interview Edwards allegedly...
Wildcats Powerlifting finishes 6th at Regional Meet, Has at least one athlete moving on to State
Coach Casey Jeter and his squad had an extremely solid outing Friday, Mar. 10 at the Region 3 of 4A Division II powerlifting meet at Arp High School. One Wildcat qualified for the state competition, with four others finishing as alternates for the state meet in Abilene. Logan Lawrence (114) came in 4th place, squatting 285/benching 190/dead lifting 270 at the Regional meet. Lowrance is the first of four Sulphur Springs lifters to be...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 03-13-2023 – 03-19-2023
Arrests: Weems, Jimmie, 53 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-15-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 /1-B>=4G<200G. Knight, Michael, 59 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-15-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 /1-B>=4G<200G. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 117 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested; Attempts to Bring THC into Hopkins County Jail
March 20, 2023 – 20 year-old BLEVINS, CASON WAYNE was stopped on Highway 19 for speeding and driving without wearing his seatbelt. Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies noticed the smell of marijuana emitting from his car. Cason allegedly surrendered three marijuana cigarettes and a vial of marijuana when questioned. Blevins was taken into custody. His vehicle was searched but no additional contraband was located. He was transported...
National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2023
March 20, 2023 – Members of the Hopkins County Military Coalition and The Hopkins County Marine Corps League will be Honoring Veterans of the Vietnam War on Celebration Plaza on Wednesday March 29. This will be a patriotic event and everyone is invited to attend. Robert ‘Bob’ Kerr, Hopkins County Judge Advocate and member of the Hopkins County Marine Corps League, Detachment 1357, will preside over the ceremony. At...
Survivors Of Childhood Sex Abuse On Current Proposed Texas Legislation
March 20, 2023- The 88th session of the Texas State Legislature has convened, currently 3 House Bills and one Senate Bill have been filed. These bills concern the reform of the civil Statue of Limitations for childhood sex abuse crimes. Currently the House Bills HB206, HB3533 and HB4601 are in the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, The Senate Bill SB751 is currently in the Senate State...
Lady Cats Soccer Wins First District Championship in Program History
Coach Adriana Brena and Lady Cats soccer have won their first district championship in program history. Sulphur Springs did so going a perfect 8-0 over the course of 15-4A play. They wrapped up their district season Tuesday, in Paris at North Lamar. The Lady Cats once again won big over the Pantherettes, this time 10-1. Sweeping North Lamar with their Tuesday win in Paris, Sulphur Springs soundly beat North Lamar in their two games,...
CraversTX Community Garden Spring Break Activities Final Day Today
The CraversTX Community Garden is back for the final day of Spring Break activites for 2023. Lunch will be extra special today, as it is provided by Sulphur Springs own Plain and Fancy. Grab a jacket and head on down to 420 W Park St in Sulphur Springs.
Forgery At Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut, Customers Should Call Immediately
March 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department responded to a report of forgery at Pizza Hut on Mockingbird Ln. The caller had advised the police that an employee had been adding tips to customer’s orders without their knowledge. The Area Supervisor has made the following statement via Facebook which urges anyone needing assistance can reach out via the number below: “Good evening folks, my name is Stuart and I’m...
Ford Recalls 1.5 Million Cars And Trucks
March 17, 2023- Ford has announced that roughly 1.5 million cars and trucks within the U.S. are to be recalled. Two separate recall notices have been issued, the largest recall notice being for the 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKX midsize cars. Documents of the recall details stated a problem with the brake hoses rupturing. This could increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer. Ford has stated they...
