Douglass ECLC Sent Into Secure In Place
March 28, 2023- Sulphur Springs Douglass ISD had a secure in place order on the school as a unidentified assailant was holding a hostage in a near by residence. The school campus was sent into “Secure”, not “lock down”, for precautionary measures. At this time the “secure” stats has been lifted. The situation was handled by the Sulphur Springs Police Department. Students and staff are all safe after...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Hosts National Drug Takeback Day
March 28, 2023- Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. On April 22 starting at 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. all residents may bring their unwanted prescription drugs to Atwoods Ranch & Home (parking lot) located on 817 Gilmer St. The DEA...
Tuesday Gameday has four teams in action, including Area playoff soccer double-header
Tuesday, Mar. 28 is an another busy gameday for Sulphur Springs sports, as four teams are all in action. Starting out on Tuesday is Lady Cats soccer, playing in their Area playoff game with Palestine. Coach Adriana Brena and her squad are riding high following their 9-0 dismantling of Chapel Hill in the Bi-District match. Seven scorers came up big last Thursday and hope to do the same Tuesday, Mar. 28 when they take on 16-4A runner-up...
17th Annual Lights of Life Gala Sponsor KSBR, LLC
Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (l-r) accompanies Katy and Sergio Ramirez for a check presentation recognizing the Ramirezes’ sponsorship of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala to be held on April 22. The Ramirezes are owners of KSBR, LLC and The Market on Main. Thank you, Katy and Sergio, for sponsoring the Gala! Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (l-r) accompanies Katy and Sergio...
17th Annual Lights of Life Gala Sponsor Echo Design
Echo Design and Print Studio is once again assisting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation with the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala by donating their printing and design services for the event. Tickets are available at LOLGala2023.givesmart.com. Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan (L) joins Echo Owner and President Scott Keys for a ceremonial big check photo
TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Building the Transportation System of 2050
TxDOT will host a statewide virtual meeting and local in-person open houses AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow. TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT’s statewide long-range transportation plan....
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 3/27/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 27, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – SulphurSprings has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. CHRISTUS Nurses Start Nurse Honor Guard A group of CHRISTUS Nurses, known as the Founding Mothers, is starting the Northeast Texas Nurse Honor Guard. Their mission is to pay tribute to nurse colleagues that have passed away and provide comfort to their families by reading the...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 03-20-2023 – 03-26-2023
Arrests: Murphy, Raymond, 59 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-20-2023 for Disorderly Conduct. Marks, Cory, 35 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3-20-2023 for Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 /1-B<1G and multiple Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants for DWLI, Expired Driver’s License, Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Operate Unregistered Motor Vehicle. Burns, Gregory, 37 years of age, of...
Five-Year Study Examines Health Of Bees In East Texas
March 27, 2023- The American bumblebee population is alive and well in East Texas, according to early indications from a five-year research project. The project, which started in 2022, is a collaboration between Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Houston State University and Texas A&M Forest Service to assess the health of bee communities in 74 East Texas counties. The survey is funded through a $500,000 state grant. Dan...
Wildcats Golf in District Tournament (Part 1) on Thursday
Sulphur Springs in their final regular season tournament Monday played through some tough conditions, but still came up third. Monday, Mar. 20 in Canton, Wildcats golf shot 327 as a team, finishing behind only 4A (Region 3) powerhouse Bullard and former district foe Hallsville. The latter has qualified for the state tournament three or four years in a row according to Coach Jeremy DeLorge. But to not play their best game, and only end...
