Ohio Man Arrested on I-30 for Cocaine, Heroin, Promethazine
In a traffic stop by a Hopkins County Deputy at the 136 mile marker on I-30, William L. Durr, 38, of Youngstown, Ohio (picture not available at time of publication) was arrested for possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Promethazine. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle and a probable cause search revealed the marijuana and three other substances. The substances were in a backpack belonging to Durr. A records search...
Medicare And You 2018 Information Session
Rich Dalbey and Jay Copeland with Copeland Insurance Group will be at the Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday, August 1st at 10:45 (Right After BINGO). They will be answering all the questions that you have about Medicare. Please write down questions and bring them with you so you won’t forget what you want to ask them. They will be serving Snacks and Giving out a Door Prize to a lucky winner. Invite your Friends to come with...
Ross And Shoalmire Law Insight and Free Lunch Update
Ross and Shoalmire, Elder Law Attorneys will be here on Monday, August 13th at Noon. They have changed the subject for this quarter to: “VA Benefits Aid and Attendance” Please come and hear what they have to teach you. They will open the floor up to questions when they are finished speaking. A FREE lunch will be provided by Carriage House Manor and The Cottages and At Home Healthcare. Don’t miss out on this...
Mount Vernon Search Warrant Executed in Fort Worth Leads to Arrest and Evidence That Could Solve a Number of Northeast Texas Burglaries
Mount Vernon—On June 28, 2018, the Tobacco Rhoades Smoke Shop, in Mt Vernon, Texas was burglarized by two unknown individuals. An investigation by the Mt Vernon Police Department Criminal Investigation led to the collection of crucial evidence, including DNA evidence, left at the scene. On July, 5th, the Fort Worth Police Department, assisted by MVPD Lieutenant Joshua Daily, executed a search warrant that was obtained by the Mount...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 20-June 26, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for June 20, 2018 to June 26, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 6; Burglaries: 0; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 1; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 6; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 7; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 1; Scams: 0; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 5; Cows Out: 24; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 2; Dog Bites: 0; Fires:...
Significant Weather Advisory Until 1:45 p.m. in Southwestern Hopkins County
A significant weather advisory until 1:45 p.m. for Southwestern Hopkins and Rains Counties as a thunderstorm moves west at 15 mph southwest of Sulphur Springs. The storm may contain winds gusting to 50 mph. Lightning is also a threat in this storm. Throughout the afternoon, thunderstorms will be moving through the area.
SSISD K-9th Grade Boys Basketball Camps Begin Monday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta will have his SSISD Boys Basketball Camp next week. It will run Monday through Thursday in the auxiliary gym on the Sulphur Springs High School Campus. There will actually be three camps for different age groups. Camp for boys entering kindergarten through fifth grade will take place from 10 a.m. until noon. Camp for boys entering sixth through the eighth grades is scheduled from 12:30 p.m....
Historic Pleasant Grove Cemetery North Memorial Day Saturday July 7, 2018
The Pleasant Grove Cemetery (North) is located near Cumby, Texas in western Hopkins County along I-30. Families will come from all over Texas and beyond to take part in the annual visitation weekend, and many local families will include a reunion as part of the visit. Visiting the graves of loved ones buried in the cemetery is part of the Memorial Day, as well as a cemetery board meeting and dinner on the grounds under the picnic...
Video Presentation: Walker, Aguilar, Johnson, Honored at City Reception
The City of Sulphur Springs honored Clay Walker for his 16 years on the city council, Oscar Aguilar for his 12 years on the council, and Craig Johnson for his 9 years. The three were honored Thursday afternoon in city council chambers. (See video below.) Walker, who did not seek re-election for another term, has served on the council longer than any other. Prior to Walker’ 16 years, local attorney Larry Powers held the record...
