11 From SSHS Qualify For State BPA Meet, 3 Others Named State Alternates
Sulphur Springs High School was well represented at the regional Business Professionals of America competition in Rockwall, with 25 students competing. Of those, 11 are advancing to the state contest and three were selected as state alternates, according to SSHS Director of College and Career Readiness/Career and Technical Education Director Jenny Arledge. Students advancing from the Jan. 18 contest at Dr. Gene Burton College and...
TxDOT Road Report For Week Of Feb. 3-9, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 3, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. TxDot Logo Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions...
UPD Released Identity of 2 Deceased In Feb. 3 Shooting At Texas A&M University-Commerce
‘Shooting appears to be a targeted, isolated event,’ University Police said Texas A&M-Commerce University Police Department at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 released a statement identifying the two found deceased at Pride Rock residential hall. One of the deceased was identified as 19-year-old Deja Matts of Garland, a freshman at A&M-Commerce who was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, according to UPD....
Sulphur Springs Woman Jailed After Brief Vehicle Pursuit
A Sulphur Springs woman lead police on a pursuit from the 800 block of Freeman Street to Houston Street late Monday morning, according to arrest reports. Jacqueline Elaine Kennedy Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt alleged when he tried to conduct a traffic stop on a GMC Sierra at 11:37 a.m. Feb. 3 the driver failed to stop. Instead the driver turned on several streets before stopping at her Houston Street residence, Pruitt...
2 New York Men Arrested After Over $400,000 Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Two New York men were jailed on money laundering charges after a police officer found more than $400,000 in a safe during a late night traffic stop, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a 2019 Nissan Rogue at 11:23 p.m. Feb. 3 on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 128 for speeding. Williams allegedly detected nervous indicators from the driver of the vehicle and passenger,...
Classes At All Texas A&M University-Commerce Locations (And Online) Cancelled Through Feb. 5
Pride Rock Residence Hall Reopens Monday night Following the investigation into a reported shooting that left two dead and sent a third from a Texas A&M University-Commerce residence hall to the hospital, officials have cancelled classes and events on campus Feb. 3-5. All services on the Commerce campus will be provided for students. In a press conference Monday afternoon, University Police Department Chief Bryan Vaughn reported...
Deaths Of SH 19 Residents Ruled Murder/Suicide
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon officially ruled the deaths of Joe Dan and Melinda Edmonson at their State Highway 19 north residence to be a murder/suicide. Deputies were dispatched to the residence near Birthright about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31, to a report from a family member that the woman had been found, and was cold to the touch. Officials received a second call from the residence about 6 minutes after the first...
39 Members Of SSHS Choir Earn 1s At Region; 33 Advance to State Sole & Ensemble Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Choir students had great success at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest Friday. The students earned 39 first division ratings on solos and advanced five ensembles to Texas State Solo & Ensemble at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest on Jan. 31. Out of the 39 soloists earning medals, 33 advanced to Texas SSEC, which will be held in May at UT in Austin, according to SSHS Choir Instructor...
Sulphur Springs High School Kicks Off CTE Month With Proclamation From Mayor
Sulphur Springs High School began the month-long celebration of career and technical education programs with a proclamation delivered by Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers designating February as Career and Technical Education Month in the city. SSHS staff and students join schools from across the country in the observance of CTE Month. Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers Students from several of the school’s CTE classes joined...
UPDATE: TAMUC Campus Locked Down lifted
The precautionary shelter in place recommendations for Texas A&M University Commerce have been lifted, the school reports on their website. However, due to the ongoing investigation of three gunshot victims at Pride Rock Hall, the surrounding areas were still blocked off at 1:45 p.m., however. The Rayburn Student Center was made available for students who may be displaced by the ongoing investigation, the reported. Counselors are...
