5 Jailed In Hopkins On Felony Controlled Substance And Marijuana Charges
Aug29

5 Jailed In Hopkins On Felony Controlled Substance And Marijuana Charges

At least 5 people were jailed in Hopkins County over the last week on felony controlled substance and marijuana charges, including a woman found partially covered with towels and adult toys, a man with nearly 33 grams of THC edibles in his backpack and a teen with THC vape pens, according to arrest and jail reports. North I-30 West Service Road Welfare Check After completing a call for service, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News — Aug. 29, 2022
Aug29

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News — Aug. 29, 2022

By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 29, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Mobile Athletic Training Room and Wildcat Tailgate Thank you to all who came by our CHRISTUS tent at the first Wildcat football home game....

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Flag Flying Parade Planned For Sept. 11
Aug29

Flag Flying Parade Planned For Sept. 11

A “Flag Flying Parade” is planned for Sept. 11, 2022, in Sulphur Springs by a local group called Freedom Flyers. All are encouraged to show their patriotism by turning out along a designated parade route with flags starting at 4 p.m., with a flag parade slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, according to Mark Maddox, president for the local group. “My goal is just for us to roll, have a good time, putting a...

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Lady Cats Volleyball Wraps Up Tournament Play
Aug28

Lady Cats Volleyball Wraps Up Tournament Play

Coach Bailey Dorner’s volleyball team wrapped up tournament play Saturday after finishing participation in the Edgewood tournament. The Lady Cats went 1-3 against stiff competition, never relenting in contests that might have been blow-away losses, instead fighting back to give their opponents all they had. Volleyball played in two contests Thursday, against Wills Point and Brownsboro. “We lost two really close games...

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Meal A Day Menu – Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2022
Aug28

Meal A Day Menu – Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2022 includes: Monday – Chicken Parmesan On a bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Pinto Beans and Brussels Sprouts.Wednesday – Cheesy...

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Dike Man To Serve Commitment For Assault Of Public Servant Offense
Aug27

Dike Man To Serve Commitment For Assault Of Public Servant Offense

Nine Others Jailed On Felony Warrants A 52-year-old Dike man was taken into custody to serve a commitment for an assault on a public servant offense, and nine others were jailed on felony warrants over the last week. Arrested In District Court Jerry Mack Price Jr. AKA JJ Price and Kerry Mack Price Jr. Jerry Mack Price Jr. was taken into custody in the 8th Judicial District Courtroom at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, after being...

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Wildcats Football Opens Season With Solid 21-6 Win Over Jacksonville
Aug27

Wildcats Football Opens Season With Solid 21-6 Win Over Jacksonville

Friday, Aug. 26 saw Sulphur Springs pick up a dominant 21-6 win over Jacksonville at home to begin their season. The Wildcats played with confidence in their season-opening win. The defense got off the field early several times, forced a crucial three-and-out to set up a potential last-minute scoring drive to end the first half, and the offense stayed consistent enough to not only score points, but in turn also giving their defense...

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3 Arrested On DWI Charges — 2 Following Crashes
Aug26

3 Arrested On DWI Charges — 2 Following Crashes

At least four people were jailed in Hopkins County on intoxication charges over the last week. Three were arrested on DWI charges, two following crashes, and one woman was accused of public intoxication. Church Street Crash Sulphur Springs Police responded at 11:52 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, to a crash in the 100 block of Church Street. A 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man was identified as the driver of a white Chevrolet involved in...

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Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, CMF-SS Free Mammogram Clinic is Filling Up
Aug26

Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, CMF-SS Free Mammogram Clinic is Filling Up

Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation (HCHCF) and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs (CMF-SS) are partnering to offer a free mammogram clinic for uninsured women in Hopkins County over the age of 40. Women have been calling since before the clinic was announced to make their appointments for what has become an annual community offering. Maleta Reynolds (L), incoming chair of the...

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Hopkins County Hospital District Board Recommends Lower Tax Rate, Reviews Finances
Aug26

Hopkins County Hospital District Board Recommends Lower Tax Rate, Reviews Finances

Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors in their regular meeting Thursday evening recommended a tax rate for the 2022-2023 tax year that is roughly 2.5 cents less than the current tax rate and reviewed finances. Proposed Tax Rate The hospital district’s tax rate was 25-cents for several years. The tax rate decreased to 22-cents per $100 property valuation. The most it could be without having to have voter approval...

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