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Lewis Tatum Retains Sheriff Position, Findley Edges out Hill for Constable
Mar05

Lewis Tatum Retains Sheriff Position, Findley Edges out Hill for Constable

March 5, 2024 – As the final votes in the March 5th primary were recorded, Incumbent Sheriff Lewis Tatum posted a big win over challenger Johnny Paul “JP” Moseley as Tatum garnered over 73% of the vote with a total of 4,311 votes to Moseley’s 1,569. In the race for Constable (Precinct 1), Dennis Findley received 1,555 votes (59.33%) edging out opponent Chris Hill who received 1,066 votes (40.67%). Commissioner...

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Local Election Early Voting Totals – March 5, 2024
Mar05

Local Election Early Voting Totals – March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024 – Local election results for Super Tuesday’s March 5th election which also determined several local races. Early voting totals include mail-in ballots. Early Voting totals in the Republican Primary leading up to the March 5th election showed a big lead in the Hopkins County Sheriff’s post for incumbent Lewis Tatum leading challenger JP Moseley 2223 to 617. Other contested races for Precinct 1 and...

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Pair Arrested for Drugs and Child Endangerment
Mar05

Pair Arrested for Drugs and Child Endangerment

Tony Andrew Hitt, Jr. Christina Marie Stockton March 5, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a local motel as they responded to a report of drugs in the hotel room with children present. Officers made contact with two adults in the hotel room just before 10pm Monday night and were given consent to enter the room. Officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana in the room as well as observed a clear baggie on a table...

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Polling Locations for Super Tuesday Primary Election
Mar04

Polling Locations for Super Tuesday Primary Election

March 4, 2024 – Tuesday, March 5th is election day in many states, including Texas. Known as Super Tuesday, primary elections will be held in 15 states on the same day, with roughly one-third of the delegates needed for presidential nomination up for grabs. Locally, this primary election will determine the winner of many contests as most candidates are running on the Republican primary ballot with no Democratic challenger....

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High Speed Chase Ends in Downtown Commerce
Mar04

High Speed Chase Ends in Downtown Commerce

Brandon Wayne Clemins March 4, 2024 – A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy clocked a Ford Fiesta at 100mph in a 60mph zone heading west on Highway 11 near County Road 4724 just before 11pm Sunday night. The deputy activated his lights and siren taking off after the silver 2016 Ford but the vehicle would not slow down. As the driver, later identified as Brandon Wayne Clemins, entered into Commerce he turned onto Highway 24 and...

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Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #4
Mar04

Ticket Giveaway: St. James Fish Fry #4

March 2024 – Friday night Fish Fry is back! You can win 2 tickets to the event hosted by the Knights of Columbus at 297 Texas St here in Sulphur Springs, TX. The FREE tickets are for the March 8, 2024 event only. Members of the Knights of Columbus cooking team. Dine in or carry out starting a 5:00pm. Beer battered cod available, a short wait may be required. St. James Fish Fry Menu includes USA catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush...

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Chamber Connection – February 28th
Feb29

Chamber Connection – February 28th

By Butch Burney February 29, 2024 – Need glasses for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse? Want a T-shirt and sticker? We know where you can get them. We have eclipse merchandise at the Chamber of Commerce, including T-shirts, stickers and glasses. With tens of thousands of visitors targeting Hopkins County for April 8, don’t wait until the last minute. The Chamber has an eclipse website, TotalEclipseSSTx.com, in which you can...

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TAMU-C Professor Produced Film to Premier at SXSW Film Festival
Feb29

TAMU-C Professor Produced Film to Premier at SXSW Film Festival

February 29, 2024 – A documentary chronicling the life of Liz Carpenter that is associate produced by Texas A&M University-Commerce Distinguished Professor Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky is set for its screen debut at the prestigious South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival, scheduled for March 8-16 in Austin, Texas. The film, titled “Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter,” explores the life of prominent...

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TxDOT and Students Team Up to Prevent Drunk Driving Crashes
Feb29

TxDOT and Students Team Up to Prevent Drunk Driving Crashes

February 29, 2024 – As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences.  The Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign is traveling to college campuses and spring break hot spots across the state to spread the message that there is always a safe and sober way to get home. TxDOT is partnering with campus-based U in the Driver Seat and...

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Sulphur Springs FFA Ag Mechanics Competed in San Antonio, Texas
Feb27

Sulphur Springs FFA Ag Mechanics Competed in San Antonio, Texas

February 27, 2024 – SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO (one of the largest competitions for FFA) Sulphur Springs FFA Ag Mechanics competed in San Antonio.  They put one in the books for us!  ​This was a huge win for SSHS.  Congratulations to Mr. Spencer Clark (teacher) and his brilliant teams.  All of these projects were built from the ground up by these teams of high school students.  Please take time...

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