Acrid Odor Permeates Town Over Weekend
Those who were outside or visited Sulphur Springs over the weekend likely were unable to avoid an acrid odor permeating through most, if not all, of town over the weekend. The source of that really foul smell has yet to be definitively determined, according to city officials. The scent was described by several as the mix of raw sewage and soured milk, the aroma of a manure truck, eau de natural fertilizer and a few other foul...
John Little of Sulphur Springs, RSVP Volunteer of the Year
John Little, Meal A Day and Senior Citizen Center Volunteer was awarded the “2020 Volunteer of the Year” for his tireless work as a volunteer in Hopkins County. John Little teaches the “Fit and Strong Class” at the Senior Citizens Center 3 Days a week and he and wife Mary Ellen also deliver Meals for Meal A Day every Friday. Additionally, John volunteers at the First United Methodist Church as a Sunday...
Man Arrested In Bexar County On Hopkins County Warrants
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Bexar County on Hopkins County warrants. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traved to Bexar County, Joseph Todd Billingsley into custody at 6:31 p.m. June 4. Joseph Todd Billingsley (HCSO jail photo) Weatherford transported her to Hopkins County jail, where Billingsley was booked at 12:47 a.m. June 5 on three warrants, on eeach for bond forfeiture on...
Calvert Street Criminal Trespass Complaint Results In Felony Controlled Substance Arrest
A Calvert Street criminal trespass complaint resultedin a felony controlled substance arrest Friday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Eric Maurece Cuba Sulphur Springs Police Officer Camerson Robinson responded just after 3 p.m. June 4 in the 700 block of Calvert Street in an attempt to locate and serve a criminal trespass warning to a male that’d reportedly been trespassing in vacant apartments. While investigating the...
Hopkins County Volunteers Recognized For Service
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program recognized the volunteers from the Meal A Day Program and Genealogy Library for their service to the community and one Hopkins County individual’s volunteer work during the annual RSVP Banquet, held Thursday, June 3, 2021. The banquet, held at New Beginnings Fellowship, featured a barbecue meal provided by Phat Phil’s BBQ served by Hopkins County RSVP Board along side a healthy helping...
Dallas Woman Arrested Upon Release From San Saba Facility
A 33-year-old Dallas woman was arrested upon release from San Saba Transfer Facility, according to arrest reports. Laci Marie Reichel (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford was notified Laci Marie Reichel was scheduled to be released from the facility. She traveled to San Saba County and took the woman into custody at 2:01 p.m. June 3, 2021, as she was being released. Weatherford transferred...
New Mexico Woman Accused Of Money Laundering
A New Mexico woman was accused of money laundering following a late night traffic stop; the two other occupants were arrested on misdemeanor charges early Friday morning, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a maroon Cadillac Escalade at for a traffic violation between 12:15 and 12:30 a.m. June 4, 2021, near mile marker 112 on Interstate 30 west. A records check showed no...
4 Men Arrested For Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity Remain in Jail Friday
The four Sulphur Springs men arrested for engaging in organzied criminal activity, following the search of a W.A. Street residence Thursday morning, remain in Hopkins County jail late Friday morning. Bond had yet to be set for 21-year-old Dedric Godbolt, 26-year-old Eddwardo Akan Adams, 24-year-old Cristian Lonnie Jackson and 19-year-old Michah Jihaad Wright Timmons on the first-degree felony charge. Adams also found was charged on an...
Terrific Tuesdays Respite Day Care Returns for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimers, Dementia or Memory Loss
If you would like to Volunteer your time to help out in your community, Tammi Reardon offers a rewarding way with the Terrific Tuesdays Respite Day Care. Terrific Tuesdays is a Quality Day Respite for Caregivers of those who are suffering from Dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss. It is a place that caregivers can leave their loved ones in good hands while they take some much needed time for themselves. Often, caregivers work...
