Thunderstorm Leaves Over 2,000 in Area Without Electrical Power Tuesday Evening
Just under 2,000 FEC customers and over 500 Oncor customers in the TXU service area were without power Tuesday evening when a thunderstorm blew through central Hopkins County moving Southwest at 25 mph. Lightning and heavy rains accompanied the fast moving storm. Wind at 50-55 mph was possible and some hail was reported in the Dike area. A significant weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service at 7:03 p.m. and...
Significant Weather Advisory for Hopkins County
At 7:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 the National Weather Service issued a significant weather advisory for Central Hopkins County. A strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Como and 11 miles east of Sulphur Springs moving southwest at 25 mph. Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Frequent cloud to ground lightning also occurring...
Miller Sentenced to Four Years in TDCJ
July 3, 2018 – Tuesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, Matthew Miller, 21, of Greenville, was sentenced to four years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Tuesday morning Judge Eddie Northcutt heard testimony regarding Miller’s attack on a man who was having an affair with Miller’s wife. Miller confessed to cutting the victim’s throat during the...
Flags at Half Staff Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Honoring Victims of the Tragedy in Annapolis, Maryland
Our Nation shares the sorrow of those affected by the shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. Americans across the country are united in calling upon God to be with the victims and to bring aid and comfort to their families and friends. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on June 28, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by...
Local Woman Arrested for Theft With Previous Convictions
Sulphur Springs Police were called to the VF Outlet Monday afternoon where they questioned Shaukiquia Tralynn Ford, 32, of Sulphur Springs regarding items taken from the store. The store manager told police that Ford had stolen from the store on previous occasions. During questioning, she pulled a pair of pants out of her purse. The purse was large and filled with other items. She told police that she had property inside the purse...
Video Presentation: Groundbreaking at Heritage Park
A $125,000 donation from Dr. Robert Taylor of Texarkana enabled the groundbreaking at Heritage Park Monday, July 2, 2018. The building will be located near the double gate entrance to the park off Jackson Street and will house a meeting/reception room, kitchen, and restrooms. Labor to build the facility will include members of the Historical Society and any local laborers who wish to help. Donations toward the building and needed...
Recycling in Sulphur Springs Survey: Results
A majority of respondents report they live within the city limits. And no surprise, the majority of respondents report they say care about the environment. Greater then half of the respondents report they are already doing things that help the environment. Over half have never participated in a citywide program. Respondents that had previously participated in a program said it was a positive experience. Greater than half of the...
Wildcats 2018 Football Varsity, Sub-Varsity Schedules
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats 2018 Football Schedule has been released with one revision. The scrimmage against Liberty Eylau has been moved to Thursday night, August 23rd at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Wildcats are in a new district and will play eight district games. Two pre-district games will be played–August 31st, at Frisco Memorial Stadium, the Wildcats will face Frisco Wakeland and September 7, the Wildcats will host...
