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...
A&M-Commerce Professional Development Series Helps Employees Grow
May 7, 2024 – COMMERCE, TEXAS: This spring, Texas A&M University-Commerce embarked on the second semester of its transformative Investing in Us employee development program, which has met with high praise from faculty and staff across the university. The innovative program features eight-week courses designed to help employees learn, grow and thrive in their careers. According to Dr. Carrie Klypchak, senior director of...
Gant Arrested and Charged With Aggravated Assault
May 6, 2024 – Kurt Wayne Gant was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted his mother. Gant, age 52, is alleged to have chocked and ‘headbutted’ his mother at a Sulphur Springs residence. During the altercation, Gant displayed a knife and threatened that next time he would kill his mother. Kurt Wayne Gant in 2024 His mother was able to escape and called police. When police arrive they noted a knot on...
School Bonds Pass in Hopkins County
May 6, 2024 – Although the totals remain “unofficial” until approved by their respective boards, both Sulphur Bluff and Sulphur Springs saw their bonds pass with overwhelming success during last Saturday’s election. Both districts achieved exactly 72% “for” and 28% “against” as the final totals came in. Most of the votes for SSISD came in during early voting with 1,671 early votes cast...
Pine Forest Disturbance Call Leads to Murder Charges
May 3, 2024 – A disturbance call in Pine Forest at 1:06am early Friday morning brought Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies to a Pine Forest address on FM 269. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a decease white male identified as Jimmy Holmes, a 69-year-old white male. Witnesses on the scene identified Brandon Murray, a 49-year-old white male as the perpetrator. Murray was still on the scene of the homicide, and...
