Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 26-Dec. 3, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Tuesday, Nov. 26 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 779 near Quitman; at approximately 2:15 a.m. Charles King, 40, of Crossroads, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.At 4:04 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Yantis.Deputies were dispatched to CR 1946 near Yantis, at approximately 9:02 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown,...
4 Members Of Sulphur Springs City Council Resign
Sulphur Springs City Council members (far left) Erica Armstrong, Jimmy Lucas, (fourth from left) Norman Sanders and (second from right) Jeff Sanderson have resigned their seats from Sulphur Springs City Council, effective immediately Four members of Sulphur Springs City Council had submitted letters of resignation, effective immediately, as of Monday morning. Mayor Norman Sanders submitted his resignation on Thursday. Erica Armstrong,...
County To Cease Providing Trash Dumpsters For Public
Hopkins Count Commissioner Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning announced the county will soon cease providing dumpsters at county barns for the public to use. Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker noted that the county spent $37,881 last year on trash dumpsters provided for constituents “This is a service that we have been providing for the constituents. This started out as a five year program grant that paid...
'Christmas Market on Main' a Success for Local Small Biz and Cavanaugh/Reed Fund
Marlene DeYong and Katy Moss Steelman enjoying the Market More than 25 Christmas vendors spread their tables and displays out on Main Street during Saturday’s second annual ‘Christmas Market on Main”! The event not only boosted foot traffic in the downtown Sulphur Springs shopping district, but shoppers from other towns got to know our merchant shops and eateries even better. Professional photos with Santa was...
SSISD Bands Offer Christmas Concert Dec. 10; Auction Will Help Fund Orlando Trip
Sulphur Springs ISD Bands will perform a Christmas concert is Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature “Sounds of the Season” performed by the SSISD Jazz, Middle School and High School Band programs. Admission is free to all. However, a silent auction to help fund the band’s planned spring performance trip to Orlando will also be held...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stabbing Stepfather During Argument
A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused Sunday evening of stabbing his stepfather with a knife during an argument, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 5:09 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 to County Road 1136, where a man was alleged to have stabbed his former stepfather’s hand with a knife. While responding, officials were...
Sulphur Springs ISD Board To Consider 2 New CTE Courses, Annual Audit
School trustees to hold monthly meeting during lunch Monday Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees will still hold the monthly meeting on its usual day and place, the second Monday of the month. The meeting will take place in the board room of SSISD Administration Building. However, the board meeting will convene at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9, instead of the usual monthly 6 p.m. meeting scheduled earlier than usual. A...
Commissioners Court To Recognize Miller Grove, Saltillo Cross Country Teams
Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs Hopkins County Commissioners Court is scheduled Monday to recognize two groups of youth for their athletic achievements during their regular court session, which begins Monday at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of Hopkins County Courthouse. In addition to the proclamations for the Miller Grove Girls and Boys and Saltillo Boys Cross Country teams, the...
