Grills, Backpacks, and Burgers…Oh My!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf, Backstory Brewery, and SS Dodge have partnered with businesses in the community to put on a Back to School Burger Bash, happening tonight: August 3rd, starting at 5pm. Angela Grimes and Whitney Vaughan, SSES Teachers give out entry tickets and prize ticketsKenzie and Shawn from SS Dodge stand next to a test-drive-able truckTableleaf cooking partners: Steve Littlefeld and Logan Vaughan Tableleaf owner, and...
Burger Cook-off/Fundraiser To Benefit Local Schools: Tonight!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf and SS Dodge invite the public to gather tonight at 5pm at Backstreet Brewery to enjoy the cooking competition and taste some appetizers and sliders. All proceeds benefit SSISD schools. There are also numerous giveaways, and prizes free with the price of admission. Admission is a donation of $20 but if you get there early and test drive a Dodge truck, SS Dodge will cover the entry fee. There will also be...
Riddle: Whimsy Grand Opening Delayed A Week
The grand opening for Whimsy Boutique and Wine Bar scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, has been delayed a week due to construction. The grand opening has tentatively been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13 , according to Karen Riddle. Visit whimsytx.com for updates.
2 Sulphur Springs Residents Accused Of Theft At Walmart
Two Sulphur Springs residents, each wanted on a misdemeanor charge, were accused of trying to leave Walmart Friday night with more than $100 worth of items they failed to pay for when ringing up items in the self-check area, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs police were dispatched at 9:05 p.m. to Walmart, where a man and woman were reportedly detained by store personnel for theft. The officer was told the 29-year-old...
Dallas Man Jailed On Hopkins County Probation Violation Warrant
A 30-year-old Dallas man was arrested in his home county and held on a Hopkins County warrant. Delvin Dewayne Sanders Upon being alerted Delvin Dewayne Sanders was in custody, sheriff’s officials sent officer Melvin Jackson to Dallas County Jail to get him. Jackson took Sanders into custody at 2:07 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and transported him to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violation of probation, which he was on for...
I-30 Traffic Stop Results In Felony Warrant Arrest
Joeanna Jones An Interstate 30 traffic stop by highway patrols Friday evening resulted in a traffic stop and one felony arrest. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley stopped a Chevrolet passenger vehicle about 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at mile marker 129 on I-30 for expired and obscured license plate violation, according to arrest reports. A routine records check using the passenger’s information showed Joeanna Jones to...
If You Can’t Stand the Heat—Neither Can Your Dog
By Savannah Owens Many people consider July to be the hottest time of summer, but a recent study from Forbes stated that August is the hottest month in East Texas. As those temperatures reach triple digits its important for you and your dog to practice ways to not overheat. source: Forbes.com Here are 10 tips to help your pets stay cool in the heat of the summer: 1. Ice Water-One of the easiest...
Crime In Hopkins County Lowest In At Least 19 Years, Clearance Rate 97.87 Percent
New Record Lows Set For Burglary, Theft Categories; No Murders, Robberies Recorded In County In First Half Of 2019 Crime in Hopkins County continued to decline during the first half of 2019, with only 47 crimes recorded by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 1-June 30 in the eight major categories – a new record low, according to HCSO data. That’s 19 less than in 2018, when the HCSO previous 19-year record low was...
Wildcats Freshman Football Team Gets Special Week Of Practice Next Week
Next week will be a special one for this school year’s Wildcats freshman football players. They will be receiving special attention Monday through Friday, Aug. 5-9, from Wildcats coaches, including the varsity coaches. Last year, the UIL decided to allow freshman football players to report for practice on the first day allowed for fall football practice. That’s on Aug. 5 this year. The Wildcats JV and Varsity do not report...
About 80 Wildcats Football Season Tickets Left At End of Season Ticket Week Friday
Wildcats football season ticket week concluded at noon Friday, Aug. 2. About an hour before the end, Lynette King, part of the season ticket sales group, said about 80 season tickets were left. She said some fans did stop by and purchase tickets Friday morning, adding that they got really good seats. Of the 80 season tickets left, there were just some scattered singles in the prime D section. Ms. King said there were some really good...
