Sulphur Springs Teen Accused Of Trying To Hide 2 Bags Of Marijuana During Routine Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle A 17-year-old Sulphur Springs resident was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly trying to hid bags of marijuana during a traffic stop. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Drew Fisher reported stopping a red Chevrolet pickup for a defective head lamp at 1:40 a.m. Nov. 16 in the 100 block of East Shannon Road . On contact with the driver, Fisher alleged he detected a...
Paris District Weekly Road Report for November 18
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 18, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
County To Purchase 10 Acres Of Property in Precinct 3
Election Results Canvassed, Victims Services Agreement Approved Hopkins County Commissioners Court, during a special called meeting Friday morning, gave approval for Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley to begin the process to purchase 10 acres of land. Commissioners also canvassed the election results and approved an agreement to provide victim services. Property Proposal Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley proposed purchasing 10...
Wildcats Basketball Team Opens the Regular Season Against Decatur Saturday in the Cowtown Showdown
After two scrimmages against four teams, the Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #5 in Class 5A, will open the 2019-2020 season Saturday (November 16) at 11 a.m. against Decatur, ranked #7 in Class 4A, in the Cowtown Showdown at North Crowley. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta indicates the Decatur Eagles will present a good challenge for the Wildcats. Last year’s Wildcats had a 29-9 season record. They were district...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Drops Close Game With Aubrey Friday at Bells Tournament
The Lady Cats Basketball Team lost a close game Friday (November 15) in the Silver Bracket of the Bells Invitational Tournament to Aubrey, 39-35. The game was tied 30-30 with just less than five minutes left to play. The Lady Chaps hit some key free throws down the stretch to eke out the win. The game was closely called with numerous fouls called on both teams. Despite missing some court time due to foul trouble, freshman Kenzie...
PJC President and Staff Receive Texas Pathways Award in San Antonio
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services PJC wins top award from Texas Success Center Staff and faculty at Paris Junior College was surprised and elated to receive the Texas Pathways 2019 Excellence in Implementation and Scaling award from the Texas Success Center for the institution’s work in improving student success. This was the top award presented by the Texas Success Center, out of 50 community colleges, at...
Sulphur Springs Public Library Gets New Sign
Notice the beautiful new rock sign on the corner at the Sulphur Springs Public Library when you’re on North Davis Street. The lighted sign just beneath the flagpole brings attention to the location of our public library as well as the location of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library housed inside. Librarian Hope Cain stated that the Friends of the Library Foundation paid for the sign construction, and that it was...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Nationally Recognized With ‘A’ For Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Friday was awarded an ‘A’ in Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs’ achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and...
CNB Plans Silent Auction, Unveils 2020 Calendar with Photography by Leesa Toliver on November 19
City National Bank invites you to join us at our Main Bank Lobby on Tuesday, November 19th from 2-4pm for a reception! We will be unveiling our 2020 Calendar featuring 13 regional photographs taken by local photographer, Leesa Toliver. Mounted prints of these photos will be available for bid and purchase through a silent auction. Catch a sneak peek of one of the gorgeous photos below! Proceeds for these amazing prints will go to the...
