Hearn Back in Jail on Weapons Charge
February 13, 2023 – Isaiah Dominique Hearn a.k.a ZEEK, age 33 of Sulphur Springs was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, drug possession related parole violation and a warrant for no driving licence. Sulphur Springs police were in the process of executing a search warrant at the Fuller St apartment complex when Hearn came to the door. Police asked him if he was carrying a firearm, and Hearn replied that...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested on Dumping Warrant
February 13, 2023 – Justin Lynn Petrea, age 33 of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. The felony warrant was issued for Illegal Dumping of 1000 pounds or more. Petrea was arrested without incident and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. Justin Lynn Petrea, 2022 This is not the first time Petrea has been in Hopkins County Jail. In 2022, Petrea was arrested for several Driver License infractions and unpaid...
Wildcats Soccer Goes 3-0 at Home Last Week, Hosting Pittsburg Tuesday
Coach Alexi Upton and his team finally get something of a breather. This past week saw Wildcats soccer play three games over five days, remaining unscathed as district play progresses. Through four games Sulphur Springs is the lone undefeated team in 15-4A, a perfect 4-0 with second-place Paris at 3-1. Speaking of those Wildcats, Coach Upton and his team hosted Paris on Thursday (a game that was originally scheduled for Tuesday but...
Top Coffee Store Changing Rewards Program In February 2023
Feb. 10, 2023- Starbucks announced that it is updating its popular loyalty program starting Feb. 13 to change how many stars are needed to redeem select items for free. Starbucks Rewards members drove 55% of the Seattle-based company’s U.S. operating revenue for its last quarter that ended in October, officials said. As inflation continues to increase prices, several people have been flocking to Starbucks rewards and loyalty apps,...
Bain Back in Hopkins County Jail
February 9, 2023 – Law enforcement was notified of suspicious activity and a south Broadway convenience store around two-o’clock in the afternoon. Officers made contact with a white male in the driver seat of a vehicle parked at the store. Cameron Lynn Bain, age 29 of Pickton, TX, cooperated with police, and exited the vehicle. Bain told police there was drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle. During the probable cause...
Man: Escaped, Dumped Van, Found Dead in Sulphur Springs Park
February 9, 2023 – Traverro McElroy age 36 who officials say escaped from a Hinds County Mississippi detention center has been found dead in Sulphur Springs, TX. He was found on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 1:12 p.m. His body was found this week inside a public restroom in Pacific Park. The cause of death is not suspected to be foul play at this time. His accomplice in the escape and theft was captured last month. They were...
Sign Up Dates Extended For Dike Incorporation Election
Feb. 9, 2023 – The Dike community’s upcoming County election for mayor and two commissioners has been pushed back. The candidacy deadline is now 5pm on March 6, 2023. All applications are to be submitted to the Office of the County Clerk, located at 128 Jefferson St E #C in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Lights of Life Gala Seeks Silent Auction Items
Feb. 9, 2023- Plans for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala are well underway. The caterer and band have been secured for this April 22, 2023 event to be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Now, the silent auction committee is seeking gifts of items to be auctioned off as part of the festivities. Items will be available for both in person as well as remote bidders to compete for the...
Shavers Charged with Felony Assault
February 9, 2023 – TALAILA SHANNEA SHAVERS was arrested in Sulphur Springs after a brief chase and charged with a felony assault on a public servant. Officers were dispatched to an Spence St address on a report of a disturbance. Once on Spence, officers observed two individuals walking from the reported address. The suspects ignored commands to stop and talk to the officers. The pair continued to walk to a nearby street where...
Rep. Slaton Issues Statement On House Committee Chair Appointments
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced committee appointments for the 88th legislative session. Representative Bryan Slaton was appointed to the County Affairs Committee and Defense and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Despite overwhelming calls from voters and grassroots across the State to stop the practice of appointing Democrats to committee chair positions, Speaker Phelan appointed eight Democrats...
