Local Woman Arrested for Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon
As Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at a disturbance on FM 2560, they found Maria Guadal Sanchez-Estrada, 27 in her residence with numerous injuries to her head and face indicating a severe altercation. However, on further investigation, she was arrested for Aggravated Assault Family Violence with a Deadly Weapon. Sanchez-Estrada followed the victim into the work shed when he arrived home with three minor children and items...
One Vehicle Accident Results in Death of Yantis School Board Member
A one vehicle accident on State Highway 154 South, near the FM1567E intersection resulted in the death of the driver, Yantis School Board Member Michael Kenney, 49. Kenney was 1.5 miles from his home at the time of the accident, according to Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings. Cummings stated that witnesses following Kenney stated he was driving with no problems when suddenly he crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and left the...
Safety Texturing Work Begins Sept. 26 Across TxDOT Paris District
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that motorists traveling in seven of nine counties in the Paris District may encounter contractor crews working along several roadways during the next few weeks. Contractor Stripe-A-Zone of Grand Prairie, Texas, will be milling rumble strips into roadway shoulders and centerlines on many roadways beginning Sept. 26. Rumble strips are a road texture safety feature...
Wildcats Win District Opener as Offense Rolled Up 518 Yards
For the first half of the first quarter against Pine Tree on the road Friday night, the Wildcats appeared to be in trouble. The Pirates scored on two short runs and had a 14-0 lead. They recovered an onside kick after the first touchdown and promptly scored the second. Then the Wildcats unveiled a secret weapon, senior wide receiver Tyrese Peters, who has missed the last season and a half due to injuries. Quarterback Ryan Humphries...
Lady Cats Win Epic Battle in Pine Tree
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won an epic district volleyball match Friday at Pine Tree. They seemed to be on the ropes all evening. The Lady Pirates took set one, 32-30. The Lady Cats fought back for a set two win, 25-17. Pine Tree then took a 2-1 lead in sets winning 25-16. On the verge of defeat, the Lady Cats managed a 25-23 set four win. In the decisive fifth set, the Lady Cats pulled out the 3-2 victory, winning 15-10. It...
NCL Releases Rock-Bottom Pricing on 14 Day Cruise!
In our constant effort to find the best deals on cruises, we just got an offer from Norwegian Cruise Line for January sailings on the Norwegian Breakaway sailing out of New York City. They have a great selection of Balcony cabins for less than $1700 per person including taxes and fees. There are also some unpublished “on-board credit” offers that will bring your final cost down. This 14-day cruise leaves NYC for the...
Work at Municipal Airport Pond Enhances Its Purpose
No grass growing in a pond means fewer birds attracted to the water. That’s the goal of the work underway at the Sulphur Springs Airport pond. City workers are pouring concrete this week to conclude a project that has been delayed for some time. The project is funded by a Texas Ramp Grant and the city’s enterprise fund. Peter Karsten, City Finance Director, said the pond was first put in place to serve as a retention pond to assist...
NETBIO Sale Produces Another Record
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) pre-conditioned stocker and feeder sale is in the habit of setting records, and the September 21 sale was no exception. Not only was there a full house of buyers, sellers and interested cattle producers, but also the 5,715 head of cattle consigned was a record for this fall sale. The number of sellers (shippers) continues to grow. A total of 256 sellers consigned cattle to the...
Woman Attacks Brother With Knife, Resists Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police were called to a disturbance in the 700 block of Fuller Street Wednesday night shortly before 11 p.m. There the officer found Kyri Shakur Ivery, 23, in the yard of the residence yelling and acting belligerent. When the officer asked her to calm down, she began to curse and yell again. As he attempted to restrain her, she pulled away and resisted the officer. As he used necessary force, she scratched his wrist....
Terrific Tuesday Fundraiser
It’s the season for Terrific Tuesdays funding! The local program provides a day of respite care for persons over age 50 with forms of memory loss. Terrific Tuesdays is held each Tuesday from 9am til 2pm at First United Methodist Church, downtown Sulphur Springs. Annually, cost to operate the program runs about $10,000. The fundraising drive is in progress through October 6 with a series of mini-walks held at area nursing home...
