Friddle’s Death Called Great Loss to Law Enforcement
Cumby Police officer Jarrod Friddle, 40, died Monday night of a sudden medical event following his return home from his work shift. Friddle, a former SSISD Police Officer had been with the Cumby Department for approximately two years. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum said that the death of Friddle is a great loss to law enforcement. The sudden shock of his death adds to the grief of law enforcement but more so to Friddle’s family....
FOUND: Local Senior Adult with Dementia Missing; Public Assistance Requested
Sam Stewart was located on North Jackson Street near the nursing home at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday morning. Have you seek Sam Stewart? Mr. Stewart left Sunny Springs Nursing Home Monday morning around 4 a.m. and has not been found. Sulphur Springs Police Department asks the public to assist in locating this senior adult with dementia. He walked away from Sunny Springs Nursing Home and should be on foot. If you locate Mr....
Video Presentation: Walker, Aguilar, Johnson, Honored at City Reception
The City of Sulphur Springs honored Clay Walker for his 16 years on the city council, Oscar Aguilar for his 12 years on the council, and Craig Johnson for his 9 years. The three were honored Thursday afternoon in city council chambers. (See video below.) Walker, who did not seek re-election for another term, has served on the council longer than any other. Prior to Walker’ 16 years, local attorney Larry Powers held the record...
Video Presentation: Senator Cruz Recounts Successes and Looks to Legislation Ahead
It was a Fire Marshall’s nightmare. Wednesday, July 4th, Pioneer Café in Sulphur Springs was packed wall-to-wall with shoulder-to-shoulder supporters of Senator Ted Cruz and State Senator Bob Hall. The Republican U. S. Senator and State Senate District 2 incumbents were on a whirlwind tour of Northeast Texas when they made the hour long stop in the city. Across Main Street a gathering of approximately 10-15 supporters of their...
Recycling in Sulphur Springs Survey: Results
A majority of respondents report they live within the city limits. And no surprise, the majority of respondents report they say care about the environment. Greater then half of the respondents report they are already doing things that help the environment. Over half have never participated in a citywide program. Respondents that had previously participated in a program said it was a positive experience. Greater than half of the...
IDC Fireworks 2018: What Happened?
Here are some facts about the Independence Day Celebration (IDC) on Celebration Plaza: The June 30th, 2018 Fireworks Show was cut short due to electrical issues. The City of Sulphur Springs did not cut the show short. Pyrotecnico was completely in charge of the entire fireworks display. The City of Sulphur Springs works closely with Pyrotecnico to make the event safe and successful. No Tax dollars went towards the Fireworks Show. The...
Video Presentation: Dedication of Registered Texas Historical Landmark at Local Home
[Editor’s Note: Included in this article is a video of the dedication and below that, a slideshow of pictures from the past] Saturday, June 30, 2018, a Registered Texas Historical Landmark designation was unveiled at the home of Monty and Vivian Dennis Monzingo, a colonial style house built in 1939 at 333 College Street and known locally as the Ashcroft House. Mayor John Sellers presented a history of the house, introduced the...
Independence Concert Saturday; Parking Restrictions in Pyro Safety Zone
The 27th Annual Independence Celebration Free Concert and Fireworks is Saturday, June 30th at 8 p.m. on Celebration Plaza. The annual event featuring the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Douglas Bakenhous attracts thousands from around the area to celebrate. Each year, the event is planned for the Saturday prior to July 4th. Those attending the event are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for...
Texas Transportation Commission Approves Lower Speed Limits on Highway 19N; Install Rumble Bars
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the Texas Transportation Commission approved speed limit changes for State Highway 19 north of Sulphur Springs, Texas, in its regular monthly meeting on June 28. In response to community concerns, TXDOT recently concluded a detailed speed study on SH 19 from Loop 301 in Sulphur Springs to State Highway 24 in Delta County. After reviewing the results of the...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 44 Indictments June 26, 2018
Forty-four indictments were handed up by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Those included in the indictments and already arrested are: Justin Dean Cowart indicted for Criminal Solicitation Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Attempted Traffic Child Engage Conduct/Sexual. Hopkins County Criminal Investigators and deputies arrested Justin Dean Cowart, 31, of Yantis, for Attempted Human Trafficking and Criminal...
