New Appraisals and How to File an Online Protest
May 14, 2024 – Most everyone in Hopkins County has received their 2024 property appraisal from the Hopkins County Appraisal District, and most everyone in Hopkins County has seen the value of their property go up. Higher valuations mean higher tax burdens, and some taxpayers will wish to file a protest to have their appraisal revisited by staff. Making an Online Protest is now available through the Hopkins County Appraisal...
Aggravated Robbery Suspects Sought
May 14, 2024 – At approximately 10:30 p.m. on 5-13-2024, an Aggravated Robbery was committed at Super Handy, 1401 College St. Two suspects, who appeared to be black males, entered the store wearing hoodies, masks, and gloves. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and demanded money from the store clerk. The store clerk handed over the money and suspects fled the store through the adjoining neighborhood. A K9 unit was...
Retired General McClendon Accused of Sexual Assault of Child Arrested in Sulphur Springs
May 12, 2024 – A routine traffic stop by a Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy produced a person of interest in an ongoing investigation of Sexual Assault of a Minor. Retired Air Force Brigadier General Mike Houston McClendon was found to be named as a person of interest in a sexual assault investigation. McClendon cooperated with authorities during and after the traffic stop by driving to the local sheriff’s office and being...
Two SSISD Employees Arrested for Abuse of Student
May 10, 2024 – Press Release From Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Police Department, in collaboration with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, is actively involved in an investigation. The Sulphur Springs ISD administration and Police Department were alerted to an unlawful restraint incident involving a student. Over the past two days, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and...
Attempted Theft of High Value Sports Car Results in Arrest of Two Suspects
May 10, 2024 – The investigation continues into the matter of an attempted car theft of a white Porsche from a County Road 4760 residence. Shannon Nicole Struss aka ‘Nikki Nicole’ and Jeremy Malcom Record Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned neighbor shortly before midnight Thursday. The caller reported suspicious activity occurring at the location. Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies...
Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Will Perform Final Show of the Year Friday
May 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Theatre will perform their final show of the year this Friday, May 10th, at 7pm in the SSHS Auditorium. Directed by senior Talley Brown (who also acts in the production), and featuring many of the graduating seniors: Caroline Prickette, Addison Bradley, Oliver Falter, and Kaela Gardner—supported by Aiden Woodard, Aspen Mayhew, and Emma Boatman, Hallelujah Girls is a hilarious and...
The Big Move in Progress
May 9, 2024 – The colossal task of moving the furniture, supplies and personnel from the old Senior Center to the brand new Senior Citizen Activity Center has began. City Employees with furniture dollies were hard at work Thursday morning and director Dawna Prior was directing traffic. There was an exercise class going on, and volunteers from Meal-A-Day were prepping food for future meals. It was a busy place. There is a soft...
Student Found in Possession of Prohibited Item
May 8th, 2024 – SSHS parents received this letter Wednesday morning. Inside are details about a weapon found on campus. LetterDownload
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report for April 2024
CLAIMS – We had one minor workers’ compensation claim and no liability claims in April. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have applied for a $250,000 grant from the General Land Officeto help pay for the plan. They require an amendment to our Financial Management Policybefore they approve the grant. The amendment is on the agenda. COLLEGE STREET – We are on the home stretch. I still think we will have the street open by June 01.HOLIDAY DRIVE –...
CHRISTUS Health Recognizes Stroke Month
Know the signs of a strokeMay 7, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging people to know the signs of a stroke, which affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke and that every 3 minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of stroke. “Your readiness to spot the stroke warning...
