Arrest Team Serves Felony Warrant on Local Man
Special Crimes Unit activated an arrest team that included deputies, patrol officers, and Criminal Investigators from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and the Sulphur Springs Police Department. The team successfully arrested David Carl Harvey, 41, of Sulphur Springs. Harvey was arrested at his residence on Georgia Street. The arrest team was activated due to information about weapons at the residence and the possibility of Harvey...
Dike Man Arrested for Burglary of a Habitation; Had Stolen Items in His Possession
August 23, 2018 – Sulphur Springs Police arrested Michael Shane McCormick, 27, of Dike, for burglary of a habitation on Martin Luther King Drive in Sulphur Springs. The burglary occurred sometime or August 13 or 14, 2018. The resident was not at home at the time of the burglary. When McCormick gained entry into the residence, he took keys and money. He also left personal items behind that identified him as the suspect in the...
Video Presentation: CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic-Sulphur Springs Opens New Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic
Dedication and Grand Opening of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedic and Sports Medicine facility gave the public a look at the expansion of services enabling a broader scope of care for Dr. Richard Graves and his staff. In welcoming guests Hospital Administrator Paul Harvey said the building was a part of the CHRISTUS goal of expanding the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Dr. Graves stated that he has awaited the new facility. He...
Chamber Connection August 23,2018
The end is drawing near for the 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Lil 4’s Receives Generous Donation
The Lil 4’s were blessed with a large delivery last Friday, August 17th. These donations consisted of 5 bedrooms worth of furniture, 24 mattress, clothing, toys, bikes, car seats, school supplies, clothing and etc. This was made possible through Greg and Michelle McKenzie from Atlanta GA along with friends of theirs.
Lil 4’s Back To School Bash Included: Harlem Globetrotters and SAFE-T
Lil 4’s Club held their Back to School bash Saturday, August 18th in the practice gym of Sulphur Springs High School. Each child received a new backpack and school supplies as well as new school clothes and shoes brought by Shanequa and Aundre Branch and their group who traveled from Houston. Mr. Branch is a former professional basketball player and Harlem Globetrotter, and Mrs. Branch recently retired from the US Air Force after 20...
A Few New UIL Rule Changes for the 2018 Football Season
Kevin Tanton, a Math teacher and former Lady Cats Assistant Basketball Coach, is also a high school football official. Tanton is in his first year in the Dallas officials chapter after a couple of years in the local Commerce chapter. He is a line judge. Wednesday morning (August 22) Tanton commented on rule changes coming to high school football games this fall. Tanton said football officials would be making sure that all players on...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Offers Vocational Education Course in Medication Aide
HEALTHCAREThese students are beginning a vocational education course in medication aide under the direction of Instructor Kristi Schultz (standing right) at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Among the class members are from left: (front) Shanna Cooey and Brenda Galvan; (back) Kimberly Lyons and Katy Jason. To inquire about this and other vocational courses offered at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, call 903-885-1232.
Lady Cat Volleyball Ranked #11 in State by TGCA
Wednesday (August 22) Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said his team has been recognized for their good play so far this season. He said the Texas Girls Coaches Association has ranked the Lady Cats as the #11 team in the state. The Lady Cats have started the season 14-3 and they have won eight straight matches. Number eight came Tuesday night (August 21) at Wildcat Gym as the Lady Cats down Forney, 3-0. In all the Forney...
