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Man Arrested for Continual Sexual Abuse of a Child
A 65-year old River Oaks Texas man, Joe Gilbert Valdez, was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Detective David Gilmore for continual sexual abuse of a child. The arrest was made in Sulphur Springs due to the local connection for the child. Justice of the Peace B J Teer set bail at $200,000. Teer said that if the man is released on bail, he will be required to wear an electronic device that will tell law enforcement where he is at...
Apology Tweeted by At Least One Bully Tweeter; Lamb Says Discipline Administered
At least one bully tweeter at SSHS has tweeted an apology. Stating that they had brought shame on their family, school, and self, the individual asked for forgiveness and stated they hope to remain friends with those mentioned in the bullying texts. The apology came after actions taken yesterday at Sulphur Springs High School where Superintendent Mike Lamb says some breakthroughs in the bullying twitter situation occurred . Lamb said...
House Bill SB1158 Inches Forward
The Hopkins County recommended Bill to offer voter’s a chance to increase the local sales’ tax in Hopkins County has been placed on the docket for discussion in the Texas Senate Finance Committee. Senator Hall, the Bill’s sponsor, surely will be invited to the Finance Committee to explain the Bill, but is not listed yet on the agenda. The meeting, which will take place April 21st at 9:00 am, will most likely be...
Lightning, Hail, High Wind as Thunderstorms Move Across Area
Thursday afternoon, a Thunderstorm watch was issued for North Central Texas but did not include Hopkins County. KSST Weather noted by radar a thunderstorm west of Commerce in Hunt County. Shortly after, at 5:30 p.m. radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Commerce, Wolfe City and Campbell moving Northeast at 10 mph. Nickel size hail and winds up to 40 mph were possible with the storm. The storm also was expected to stretch along...
Investigation into Child’s Death Continues
Winnsboro Police continue the investigation into the death of a 16-month old Madison Cannon. Currently, investigators await the autopsy report from medical examiners in Dallas which they had expected to have been given to them last week. According to a previous conversation with Chris Hill with Winnsboro Police Department, his department is being assisted in the investigation by Child Protective Services, the Wood County District...
“Updated” SSHS Seeking Bully Tweeter
At least one Twitter account has been suspended and officials and law enforcement are narrowing the parameters that will identify the individual or individuals who has or have been bullying students at Sulphur Springs High School and other schools in the area. “This happens all the time. Anyone with a cellphone and a data plan can say anything they want and hurt others.” Sulphur Springs High School Principal Josh Williams made the...
County Attorney Responds to Gambling Raid
Wednesday morning (April 15), Hopkins County Attorney Dusty Rabe said her office would consider both legal and civil action in the three cases filed by local law enforcement regarding the use of gambling machines in Sulphur Springs. Rabe stated forfeiture of property and different types of violations, all Class A misdemeanors, which include charges for keeping a gambling place and possession of a gambling device could result from the...
‘Updated’ Man Arrested for On-line Solicitation A Lakes Regional MHMR Case Worker
April 15, 2015 – He describes himself on Linkedin as a Lakes Regional MHMR case worker who works with a caseload of 50 young people who struggle with ADHD. He notes he has been employed at Lakes Regional (June 2011 to present). Educated with a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Liberty University, a Christian university founded in 1971 by Rev. Dr. Jerry Falwell whose son is now President of the University, Gary Curtis George of...
Good Job Hannah!
Hannah is safe! Not that anyone of us doubts her talents, but navigating ‘The Voice” also takes fan support. Clear she has fans, and the needed support. Go Hannah!
