ALL CLEAR GIVEN: Walmart Determined to be Safe to Enter
A brief evacuation of the Sulphur Springs, TX Walmart on Tuesday December 17th, 2019. The Walmart in Sulphur Springs was briefly evacuated earlier today. Local law enforcement reported a possible bomb threat was called in. Officials gave the all clear at approximately 12:50 PM Tuesday. Witnesses stated the store alarm sounded, and an overhead announcement calmly asked everyone to drop their shopping an evacuate the building. KSST has...
Walmart Being Evacuated Due To Possible Threat
The Walmart in Sulphur Springs is currently being evacuated. Local law enforcement reported a possible bomb threat was called in. Officials are currently in the process of evacuating the store so it can be check out. Witnesses stated the store alarm sounded, and an overhead announcement calmly asked everyone to drop their shopping an evacuate the building. The validity of the threat is yet to be determined. Obviously, all agencies...
Planning And Zoning Commission Recommends Granting Special Use Permit
Cross Country Communications owner Danny Weems has requested a special use permit to construct a communications tower up to 180 feet from the ground at 402 Church St. After discussion Monday evening, Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals approve Danny Weems’ request for a special use permit. Weems Monday night told the Planning and Zoning Commission that...
Officer Assisting Stranded Motorist, Female Injured By Passing Vehicle Sunday
A Cumby police officer who’d stopped on the Interstate 30 service road to assist a stranded motorist and a female at the site were reportedly injured by a passing vehicle Sunday night, Dec. 15. No apparent life-threatening injuries were reported, according to law enforcement reports. “This was GOD all the way folks and we are thankful that Officer Geer is going to be good to go in a few days! Thank you all for your...
'Wreaths Across America' 2019 Attended by All Branches of Military and Citizens of Hopkins County
What began as a gift to Arlington National Cemetery during the 1992 Christmas holiday has become a nationwide drive to “Remember, Honor and Teach” now at more than 1700 cemeteries. On Saturday December 14, Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Mel Haven Cemetery and Black Oak Cemetery were included in the observance. Retired SSG Army James Clayton Bounds served as emcee A ceremony involving representatives from all branches of...
Saltillo ISD Gearing Up For Homecoming On Dec. 20
Saltillo Homecoming Court senior candidates (left) Emily Salazar, Jocelyn Ochoa, Hannah Wartenbee, Danielle Ross, Cheyenne Neal, Graycie Hodges and Chaeli Spear. Satlillo ISD is gearing up for this year’s Homecoming, scheduled on Friday, Dec. 20. The evening will include two basketball games, starting at 5:30 p.m. with junior varsity, followed by the varsity boys. The Lions are taking on Dodd City. The Class of 2000...
Sulphur Springs City Council Dec. 13 Meeting Convened
Sulphur Springs City Council was able to reach a quorum Friday, allowing the city board to proceed with the special noon board meeting and routine city business. In attendance was Norman Sanders, Freddie Taylor, John Sellers, and Doug Moore. Quorum Achieved The council session was called after Mayor Norman Sanders submitted his notice of resignation from the council last week, and Mayor Pro Tem Erica Armstrong, and Council members...
Update: Additional Information About Meth Bust Released By HCSO
Pablo VegaSalvador Madrigal-Morales The two men arrested in connection with the Interstate 30 traffic stop early Thursday morning that netted 8 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine were have been identified as 24-year-old Salvador Madrigal-Morales and 28-year-old Pablo Vega of Denver, Colorado. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Interdiction Deputy Jason Lavender reported stopping the driver of a gray Chrysler 200 with Texas license...
Arizona Pair In Stolen Vehicle Arrested In Sulphur Springs Following Pursuit
Donnell James Jr.Mya Shyann Harris A multi-agency pursuit of a vehicle that had been reported to Arizona authorities as stolen concluded Thursday evening in Sulphur Springs. According to sheriffs reports, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the Arizona pair were arrested. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were reportedly alerted just after 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 that a silver Honda Pilot was traveling east on Interstate 30 into...
