Disturbance Complaint Resulted In Arrest
A disturbance complaint resulted in arrest of a 30-year-old Sulphur Springs woman on a public intoxication charge, according to police reports. Upon arrival in the 600 block of WA Street at 9:36 p.m., Sulphur Springs Police officers encountered the woman, who reportedly had slurred speech, was unsteady on her feet and was alleged to have been involved in the disturbance. She kept walking out onto the street, after being warned...
Hooks Man Back In Hopkins County Jail On Felony Charge
A 56-year-old Hooks man is back in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, having been arrested on a felony charge for the second time in a week, according to arrest and jail reports. Jack Edmond Ross (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Elijah Fite and Zack Horne alleged seeing Jack Edmond Ross, a wanted man, in the drive-thru at an East Shannon Road food drive-thru after midnight. Communications operators confirmed the...
Man Accused Of Indecency With A Child By Sexual Contact
April 22, 2020 – A 32-year-old man was accused of indecency with a child by sexual contact. Ben Zachary Attaway was arrested on the second-degree felony charge Monday, according to police and jail reports. Ben Zachary Attaway (HCSO jail photo) An adult reportedly received information regarding a possible relationship between the teen and the defendant. Sulphur Springs Police Department officers were contacted regarding the...
CHRISTUS Park And Pray Event Planned Thursday
CHRISTUS park and pray planned April 23 A CHRISTUS Park and Pray event is planned Thursday in public parking areas at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs and facilities. Community members are invited to gather in their vehicles to collectively pray for the hospital, health care employees, patients and others. The prayer time is designated from 7-7:20 p.m. April 23. Those attending are asked to be careful not to block the...
New Lamar Primary Principal Named, 24 Other Staff Changes Approved
A new Lamar Primary principal has been named and two dozen additional staff recommendations were approved by Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees following an executive session of their meeting Monday night, April 20, via Zoom conferencing. SSISD logo In addition to to approving professional employment contracts for teachers, counselors, librarians and nurses, the school board approved 25 additional personnel changes: seven...
Governor, AG Issue Updated Guidance To Houses Of Worship
NEWS RELEASE AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued updated joint guidance regarding the effect of Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-16 on religious services conducted by congregations and houses of worship. The updated guidance to houses of worship recommends strategies to effectively slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) while serving their respective communities of faith. ...
SSISD Will Request Waivers From TEA For Teacher Appraisal, Instructional Days
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Micheal Lamb gave a brief COVID-19 update at Monday evening’s school board meeting. SSISD will request waivers from Texas Education Agency for missed instructional days and teacher appraisal requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SSISD Board of Trustees determined at the meeting. The SSISD Board of Trustees April 20 meeting was conducted via Zoom conference. SSISD COVID Update Lamb...
Three Arrested On Assault Charges
Three were arrested on assault charges, including two accused of felony charges and one on a misdemeanor charge, according to sheriff’s reports. Kenneth Wayne Shaw (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Orsornio arrested Kenneth Wayne Shaw, 57, of Sulphur Springs at 12:11 am. April 21 on County Road 2320 on an assault of a family or household member that impeded breathing or circulation. Osornio responded...
SSISD Trustees Approved Band Trailer, Custodial Contract
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved a band trailer and custodial contract during their monthly meeting conducted via Zoom Monday evening. Custodial Contract Based on the recommendation of SSISD Director of Maintenance Dan Froneberger and Superintendent Michael Lamb opted to once again contract with The Faulk Company for custodial services. Lamb explained that the district sought bids for custodial services. Four businesses...
Main Street Altercation Started Over A Man’s Dislike Of A Woman’s Friendship
A Main Street altercation allegedly started over a man’s dislike of a woman’s friendship with someone else, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance report at 9:22 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, in the 2000 block of Main Street. Upon arrival, deputies were told that a woman and the 28-year-old Main St resident had gotten into an argument about her spending the day with...
