Yantis Man Receives Life Sentence For Throwing Iron Curtain Rod In Live-In Girlfriend’s Face, Breaking Her Nose
March 4, 2022 – A 44-year-old Yantis man received a life sentence this week in the 8th Judicial District Court for the aggravated assault of his live-in girlfriend by throwing a heavy, iron curtain rod in his live-in girlfriend’s face, breaking her nose and lacerating her face in August of 2021, according to court reports. Carlton Douglas Fite AKA Chris Watson, Christopher Douglas Spencer and Fite Carlton (HCSO jail photo)...
Girls Powerlifting Finish 8th at Regional Meet, At Least One Lady Cat Moving On To State
Women’s powerlifting had themselves a solid outing Thursday, Mar. 8 with all seven Lady Cats placing 8th or higher at the Regional meet. Machelle Allen moves on to state and likely will be joined by sophomore Haylee Schultz. Caelyn Pilette of 97 placed 4th, squatting 130 and benching 85 pounds. Schultz (105) got 3rd and is first alternate for the state meet. The sophomore squatted 200 pounds and bench pressed 110. ...
Miller Grove ISD Earns District 23-A OAP Honors
On Wednesday, Miller Grove ISD students competed in the District One-Act Play. Their rendition of “Dear Papa” received the highest ratings in the District 23-A competition. Four members of the high school cast also earned honors for their performances. Names to the District 23-A, All Star Cast were Katie Cotts, who portrays Miss Huxtable and Addison Stanton, as Esther Trimble. Also receiving District 23-A Honorable Mention for his...
4 SSMS Destination Imagination Teams Win Top Honors At Region, Advancing To State Contest
Sulphur Springs Middle School had a great weekend at the East Region Destination Imagination Tournament in Mesquite. Four of the five SSMS Destination Imagination teams placing at the regional contest came home with first place honors in their contest and have qualified to compete with teams from all over Texas at the Lone Star DI Finals in Arlington on March 25-26. Sulphur Springs Middle School Technical Destination Imagination Team...
Career and Technical Education Programs Of Study At SSHS Highlight Of Rotary Meeting
At the Rotary Club meeting today, Sulphur Springs High School students highlighted several of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs of study offered at the school. Students presenting information about the law enforcement program included Evan Patrick and Michelle Tijerin. Jasmin Kessler-Cordova, Priscilla Gaspar and Tyler Warner discussed the animal science program; while Amanda Hernandez, Orianna Arizmendez,...
Sulphur Springs City Council Eyeing Renewal Of Curfew For Unaccompanied Minors
Sulphur Springs City Council, on first reading, approved renewal of Ordinance No. 2762, establishing a curfew for unaccompanied minors. Light pole and banner on Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson, during the regular City Council meeting on March 1, 2022, said the ordinance gives officers an option that serves as a safety measure, offering officers a legal option in dealing with...
Jail Inspection, LED Light Renovations, Website Service Agreement Discussed By Commissioners
LED Light renovations for three county facilities, a website service agreement, recent jail inspection, and the Texas opioid multi-district litigation settlement agreement offers were discussed this week during the regular Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting. Jail Inspection The Hopkins County jail received another exceptional rating of 100 during a recent Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspection, according to Hopkins...
Republican, Democratic Party Primary Election Results For March 1, 2022
While some US and state races for party nominations were determined in the March 1 Primary Elections, others will require a runoff election in May to determine whose name will be on November ballots. The local candidates for county officers ran unopposed for their party’s nomination and face no challengers from the other party either. County Elections Below are the votes received for local county offices held by the candidates,...
2022 Winter 42 Tournament Winners
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center was full Saturday. Feb. 26, with 25 teams playing in the 2022 Winter 42 Tournament at the Saturday. The top four teams earned a certificate, cash prizes and bragging rights until the next domino showdown. 2022 Winter 42 Champions Travis and Patsy Patridge, with scorekeeper Donna James The overall 2022 Winter 42-Tournament winners were Travis and Patsy Patridge. Additional teams recognized...
Hiring Process For Construction Manager-At-Risk For Jail Trusty Housing Facility In Progress
The hiring process for a construction manager-at-risk for pre-construction services and construction of a county jail trusty housing facility is in progress, with Hopkins County Commissioners Court slated to consider a recommendation of one of the three companies submitting bids during a special meeting this Friday. Hopkins County Grants Consultant Beth Wisenbaker and Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook opened packets containing three...
