TRAX Transportation Planning Meeting
On Monday, July 11th, at 1 p.m. there was an informational meeting at Sulphur Springs Senior Center regarding the TRAX transportation services. “TRAX Rural Public Transit District is updating the five year Regional Coordinated Transportation Plan.” Katina Johnson, council member for the ARK-TEX Council of Governments came from Texarkana to listen and educate the community about the TRAX services. The meeting was offered to...
Saturday Prayer on Courthouse Steps Focused on Local Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS, the Justice System, and Dallas Police Department
A prayer service for local law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, the justice system and for Dallas Police Department and families of those killed in Dallas this past week found over 110 on the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse County Saturday at noon. Judge Robert Newsom introduced those public servants present including Sheriff-elect Lewis Tatum and Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. He also invited all personnel present...
“Updated” McAndrew’s Tenure As CEO of Local Hospital Ended Friday
(Sulphur Springs – July 8, 2016) – Today, we announced Michael McAndrew’s departure from CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Sulphur Springs and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Emory. Health care is changing, which is why Memorial Hospital and Clinic began searching for potential partners. The leaders here chose CHRISTUS Health because both systems are committed to providing high quality,...
Local Law Enforcement and Community Responds to Ambush of Dallas Officers
As news of Dallas Police Officers killed and wounded in an ambush style shooting that occurred during Thursday night’s protest march in the city, local law enforcement, clergy, and citizens responded to the incident. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders stated the incident is “…tragic…[and that he is praying for all the families.” SSPD Detective David Gilmore posted to social media, “… my heart is broken for my fellow officers in...
Children Test Positive for Methamphetamine; CPS, SCU Working a Number of Injury to a Child Cases
Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit working with Child Protective Services has made arrests following in-depth investigations into at least five children testing positive for methamphetamine. The children were in homes where parents were using the controlled substance. According to SCU officers CPS often initiates this type of investigation but SCU treat these as a top priority when the investigation is forwarded to them. According to...
City Council Approves First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance; Hears Holiday Drive Concerns
Although the Planning and Zoning Board turned down a request to rezone 1326 West Avenue from single family to light commercial, the Sulphur Springs City Council approved the first reading of the rezoning ordinance that will allow the change during their July meeting Tuesday night. The approval came after a 25 minute discussion. The council also approved a resolution directing publication of a notice of intention to issue combination...
Methamphetamine Snack Halted by Arrest
Philip Joseph Gibson, 36, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested following a traffic stop for speeding. Gibson’s continual clenching of his jaw muscles caused the arresting officer to detect that Gibson was nervous. The officer patted down Gibson for weapons and felt something in his front shirt pocket. When asked about the object, Gibson said he had nothing in his pocket. As the officer started to handcuff Gibson, he stepped back and,...
Four Sentenced to TDCJ Tuesday Afternoon
Eddie Dean Woodson, 54, pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more times and was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Tuesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court. Eric Holley, 29, was sentence to two years in TDCJ after pleading guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Probation for Maleisa Dalene Smith, 29, was revoked for failure to report to her probation officer and she...
Kizer, Ruschenberg Sentenced Tuesday Morning
Tuesday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court, James Edward Kizer, Jr., 37, was sentenced to five (5) years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Forgery of a Financial Instrument Elderly. Since an elderly person is involved, the charge is a Felony 3. Also sentenced Tuesday, Edward Isaac Ruschenberg, 22, was sentenced to 4 years for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, over 1-gram and less than 4-grams....
Woman Arrested Twice in Three Days
Hopkins County Deputy Scott Davis observed a vehicle with defective headlamps, tail lamps, and license plate light traveling southbound on State Highway 19 Saturday evening. His traffic stop led to the arrest of the driver and two passengers in the auto that had been stolen out of Collin County and finding a large amount of money in the front left pocket of the auto. Anthony Wayne Sandlin, 35, of Lone Oak was the driver and passengers...
