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Interstate 30 Traffic Stop Yielded Cocaine, $109,000, 2 Felony Arrests
Aug20

Interstate 30 Traffic Stop Yielded Cocaine, $109,000, 2 Felony Arrests

Hopkins County, TX – August 19, 2020 – An Interstate 30 traffic stop Wednesday evening yielded cocaine, approximately $109,000 in United States currency and two felony arrests, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photos available for Dion Mitchell McClendon and Andrea Yates Deputy Thomas Patterson with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reported stopping a silver Chevrolet 1500 truck at 7:30 p.m. on Interstate 30...

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Day Of Prayer, Fasting Observed Aug. 19 In Sulphur Springs
Aug19

Day Of Prayer, Fasting Observed Aug. 19 In Sulphur Springs

More than 50 people gathered around the courthouse steps on Celebration Plaza at lunch Wednesday in observance of a “Day of Prayer and Fasting” in Hopkins County. The prayer session was held in accord with similar prayer meetings conducted across Northeast Texas during the noon hour on Aug. 19, 2020. Observation of Aug. 19, 2020 as a Day of Prayer and Fasting in Hopkins County Religious leaders from local churches lead the...

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SSPD Investigating Aggravated Robbery On Freeman Street
Aug19

SSPD Investigating Aggravated Robbery On Freeman Street

Sulphur Springs, TX – August 18th, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Police Department are investigating a suspected aggravated robbery on Freeman Street in Sulphur Springs, TX. The attack resulted in one man being transported to the hospital for what were reported to be non life-threatening injuries, according to SSPD Detective Sgt. Jason Reneau. Police responded at approximately 12:30 p.m. August 18, 2020, to the 700 block of...

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Sulphur Bluff ISD Off To A Good Start With Health, Safety Precautions In Place
Aug19

Sulphur Bluff ISD Off To A Good Start With Health, Safety Precautions In Place

District Receives Assistance Purchasing Technology; Adds Full Time Officer To Start Campus Police Department Sulphur Bluff ISD student began the new school year Tuesday, with multiple health precautions in place, and has some additional safety precautions and renovations in the works including starting a campus police department. The district also received help with purchase of new technology. Back to School SBISD’s first day of...

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Sulphur Springs ISD Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program 2020-2021
Aug19

Sulphur Springs ISD Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program 2020-2021

Sulphur Springs ISD encourages all students and families of students to check their eligibility for the 2020-2021 Free and Reduced-Price Meals Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The USDA has revised the application form, remember to complete it carefully. You can request a paper copy of the application from the Child Nutrition Department, 631 Connally ST, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. The online application is available here....

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Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Rammed Pickup Into Another Motorist
Aug19

Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Rammed Pickup Into Another Motorist

Hopkins County – August 18, 2020 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan arrested a 22-year-old Sulphur Springs man who allegedly rammed his pickup into another motorist Tuesday morning. No HCSO jail photo available for Jospeh Wayne Owens At 10:09 a.m. August 18th, 2020, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received a 911 call alleging a woman was “getting jumped on by two people”. At...

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New Orthopedic Surgeon Joins CHRISTUS Hospital, Sulphur Springs
Aug19

New Orthopedic Surgeon Joins CHRISTUS Hospital, Sulphur Springs

Dr. Chris Meltsakos will bring his skills in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. His first day in the office will be September 7, 2020 at Trinity Orthopedic Clinic, 103B Medical Circle. The clinic phone number is 903-885-6688. Meanwhile, he will be relocating his family to town and getting to know some of his patients during a free Sports Clinic to be held on Saturday mornings...

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Goodson Sentenced On Tampering With Evidence Charge
Aug19

Goodson Sentenced On Tampering With Evidence Charge

A Jakwaviane Kentrail Goodson pled guilty to tampering with evidence and was sentenced to 17 years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to prosecutors. Jakwaviane Kentrail Goodson (HCSO jail photo) The 22-year-old has been in custody since his arrest July 20, 2019 on the tampering with evidence charge, as well as an obstruction or retaliation charge and a sexual assault of a child charge,...

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Former Sulphur Springs Trooper Making DPS History As One Of First Female Ranger Captains
Aug18

Former Sulphur Springs Trooper Making DPS History As One Of First Female Ranger Captains

August 11, 2020 – Three Texas Rangers, including a Ranger who began her DPS career in Sulphur Springs, are making history with their promotions to the rank of captain, according to Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS logo Wende Wakeman, who began her career as a DPS Trooper in Sulphur Springs, and Melba Saenz are the first two female Ranger captains in DPS history. James Thomas is the first-known Ranger in modern history...

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Cumby, Sulphur Springs To Hold City Council Elections
Aug18

Cumby, Sulphur Springs To Hold City Council Elections

Both Cumby and Sulphur Springs are scheduled to hold City Council elections on Nov. 3, each to fill two seats on the council. City of Cumby Cumby Municipal Building The City of Cumby had called for a special election in May to fill the open seats on the council. However, state election officials contacted city officials in April regarding the Cumby special election. All candidates for Places 1 and 2 in the May 2 election were...

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