SSMS Places In Top 5 At Destination Imagination Virtual Global Finals
As is the case with most events and celebrations this year, the Destination Imagination Global Virtual Global finals was impacted by COVID-19. This year there was a virtual event, and the Sulphur Springs Middle School Technical team rose to the challenge. The SSMS students finished fourth in their challenge at the Destination Imagination Virtual Globals finals did not require prior involvement or advancement While 6 SSMS teams placed...
Sulphur Springs ISD Day Camp Extended Through August
Sulphur Springs ISD Day Camp for children ages 5-11 is being extended for four additional weeks this summer. SSISD on Thursday adopted an amended calendar pushing the start of school back to Sept. 1. This should allow district staff to better prepare for the upcoming school year and all possible contingencies and required measures due to COVID-19. The district announced Monday that Day Camp will now continue from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30...
Drug Paraphernalia, Weapon Found During Traffic Stop
Drug paraphernalia and a weapon were reportedly found during a traffic stop early Sunday morning near the Hopkins-Hunt County line, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward reported stopping a Chevrolet Cavalier at 2:45 a.m. July 26, 2020 due to prior knowledge the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. Kayla Nicole Williams Upon contact, Steward reported asking the driver and...
Possible Robbery Complaint At Auto Zone Resulted In Two Controlled Substance Arrests
A call that started out as a possible robbery complaint at AutoZone resulted in two controlled substance arrests early Sunday morning. No HCSO jail photos available for Terryl Lane Webb Jr. or Christopher Alexander Graves Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at AutoZone to a report of a possible robbery in progress around 8:15 a.m. July 26, 2020. Officers contacted a 31-year-old Santa Fe, New Mexico man who claimed a man inside...
August 2 Deadline to Register Students for CANHelp Back to School Fair
CANHelp is planning a drive-by Back to School Fair on Friday August 7, 2020 at Sulphur Springs Middle School from 3-6pm. However, the deadline for families to register for the backpacks with school supplies is nearing. With 775 students already on the list to receive the free assistance, sign-ups must be completed by August 2 so that everyone can be served. Donations from the public will also make this massive project a reality. This...
Man Accused Of Choking Girlfriend, Teen Accused Of Hitting Stepfather With Flashlight
Two separate disturbances resulted in two men being arrested July 24, 2020 for assault. One man was accused of choking his girlfriend and the other allegedly hit his stepfather with a flashlight, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. County Road 1100 Disturbance Jason Scott Heddens Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 4:06 p.m. July 24 to County Road 1100 to a disturbance. A man allegedly hit his...
COVID-19 Update: 3 New Hopkins County Cases July 26
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported 3 new positive COVID-19 cases as of 5 p.m. July 26, marking the seventh consecutive day new cases have been reported for Hopkins County. There have been no additional patient recoveries since July 20. One of the three patients reported Saturday to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs had been discharged by 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26. That leaves...
Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Identity Fraud
A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was accused of identity fraud Thursday. No photo available for Maria Evelia Alejo-Pantoja Sulphur Springs Police Det. Sgt. David Gilmore and Officer Sean Hoffman went to a Sprite Street address, where they located Maria Evelia Alejo-Pantoja. They served the 42-year-old woman at 8:24 a.m. July 23, 2020 with a warrant alleging fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and took the...
Two Jailed On Parole Warrants, One For Violating Probation
Two people were jailed on parole warrants and one for violating probation, according to arrest reports. Jeremy Don Campbell (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson was aware of a warrant issued for Jeremy Don “Red” Campbell’s arrest. He received a tip July 23 that the 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man could be found at a Helm Lane residence. When Robinson arrived, the reported the man walked...
HCEM: 6 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County July 25
At 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported they had received notification of 6 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County, marking the sixth consecutive day new cases have been reported for Hopkins County. There have been no additional patient recoveries since July 20. One additional patient was admitted to the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, for a total...
