Criminal Trespass Call Leads to Drug Arrest
November 7, 2017 – A call in reference to criminal trespass at 1495 Industrial Drive East led to the arrest of Marcus Dewayne Farmer, 32, of Quitman. Farmer was found hiding in the bathroom with a cigarette package that contained several baggies of a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. When officers arrived at the Ferrari Inn, they spoke with management and went to the room where the subject was located....
Wildcat Basketball Off to a Good Start
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said his team’s first scrimmage Saturday was a great opportunity to learn and grow as a team. The Wildcats scrimmaged host Sachse and Fort Worth Trimble Tech. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats went up against two very athletic teams that played up pace games and good man on man defense. He said he was pleasantly surprised that his team did not come out flat. Coach Cipoletta said he was...
SSHS Marching Band, Jazz Band Perform at Veteran-Related Events This Week
Members of the Wildcats Marching Band will be busy at veteran-related events this week. The Jazz Band will play at the annual Wal-Mart salute to veterans at League Street Church of Christ Monday night. The band will also be involved in the Sulphur Springs High School reception and assembly for veterans Friday starting at noon. The assembly begins at 1 p.m. Band Director Charles McCauley said some band members would be serving as color...
Winnsboro Police Report October 30-November 5, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested three, investigated one accident, responded to 181 calls for service, issued 57 citations and wrote 56 warnings during the October 30-November 5, 2017 report period. Amber French, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 1st for criminal trespass. Kimberly Dlabaj, 19, of Winnsboro was arrested November 2nd for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Brandon Rodriguez, 21, was arrested November 2nd for Assault...
Numerous Plans Honoring Veterans, Heroes this Week in Hopkins County
English II students at Sulphur Springs High School invite the public to view their “Gallery Walk” project honoring local heroes in a display at the Civic Center on Wednesday November 8 from 8:40am until 3:30pm. Admission is free to the Gallery Walk. On Friday November 10 at 11am, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Sulphur Springs will be hosting 3rd grade students of Travis Elementary School at an outdoor ceremony followed...
Saltillo Cross Country Runners Bring Home Silver from State Meet
Saltillo Cross Country Students participated at the State Meet and brought home recognition! Sienna Collins (center) took Silver with a second place sprint for the Saltillo Girls. Saltillo Boys took second place on the State Championship. Saltillo Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams are pictured below.
TSAFF Urges Delay and Public Review of Fire Service Changes in Sulphur Springs
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2017 –The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) today urged the City of Sulphur Springs to publicly disclose its plans for the fire department and to allow public comment before finalizing them. In a letter sent to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell, TSAFF President John Riddle said, “Our Association and firefighters throughout Texas are deeply concerned about developments regarding the fire...
