Hanson Back in Hopkins County Jail
March 23, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson is back in Hopkins County Jail. This time he was arrested for violation of parole on a Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 charge. Sheriff’s Deputies stopped Hanson in the 500 block of Woodlawn St in Sulphur Springs around 10pm. Hanson reportedly cooperated with Law Enforcement, was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. The warrant for his...
AARP Tax Help Ending April 15th
March 22, 2023- AARP will be ending its free tax consultation on April 15th so set a appointment before its too late. Located in the Sulphur Springs Library, AARP members will be helping anyone who sets up an appointment either online or in person at the library. Forty appointments are still available before the deadline. To register for a appointment visit/call the Sulphur Springs Library or visit AARP Appointment Registration....
Suspect Gives False Information: Social Media Used to Reveal True Identity
March 22, 2023 – Melissa Ann Kerby was stopped by Law Enforcement around 9pm in Sulphur Springs for an unreadable temporary tag. The 41 year-old suspect told Police that she suddenly could not find her wallet, and may have left it at a local business. When asked to identify herself, she gave Police a name and a date of birth. That information did not return a result. When asked about the validity if that information, Melissa...
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,...
