1 Killed In 18-Wheeler Crash on I-30 Over The Weekend
Truck Wreck Tuesday Afternoon Impacts I-30 Traffic For 4 Miles Through Sulphur Springs One person was killed in an 18-wheeler crash on I-30 over the weekend, one of many crashes reported on the interstate this summer. In fact, a truck wreck Tuesday afternoon had impacted traffic for at least four miles west of the crash site on I-30 and 4-6 miles east of the crash site for over 2 hours; travel delays were ongoing at 2:30 p.m. A fatal...
16 People Making Freezers Of Frozen Treats For Homemade Ice Cream Contest At Senior Center
Friday is the day senior adults will have the opportunity to beat the crazy Texas heat at the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off at the Senior Citizens Center. Freezers of ice cream at a past Senior Citizens Center Ice Cream event As of Tuesday morning, 16 people had confirmed they will be making freezers of homemade ice cream for senior citizens to enjoy and judge. That’s right – this contest will be judged by those attending...
Governor Proclaims July “Watch Your Car Month”
Motorists Urged To Protect Themselves From Auto Burglary, Theft (AUSTIN, Texas – July 19, 2022) With summer being Texas’ busiest time of year for auto burglary and theft, Governor Greg Abbott has declared July “Watch Your Car Month.” The proclamation notes that Texans experience nearly $2 billion in losses every year due to motor vehicle crime. “Our communities cannot prosper if they are not safe. The actions and choices...
Managing Fall Webworm Infestations
Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Ag/Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury), is native to North America and is a common caterpillar pest of trees. It attacks more than 88 kinds of plants in North America, including many fruit, nut, and ornamental trees and shrubs. According to Texas A&M...
Two Separate Traffic Stops Resulted In Two Felony Arrests
Two separate traffic stops resulted in two felony arrests Sunday, according to arrest and jail reports. Bill Bradford Road Traffic Stop Wesley Robert Rose AKA Jon Fry, Jonathan Isaac Fry, Jonathan L. Fry and Joshua Dwayne Roese Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a Ford Ranger at 11:56 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, on Bill Bradford Road at Shannon Road. When Deputy Josh Davis asked for permission to search the...
Woman Leads Police On Brief Foot Chase
A 32-year-old Caddo Mills woman led police on a brief foot chase, then urinated in a patrol vehicle before being booked into jail on three misdemeanor charges early Sunday, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Police Officer Dustin Green reported seeing two vehicles stationary, blocking the road near the 1200 block of South Broadway Street. Green reported seeing the woman walking toward a maroon vehicle, yelling, as he...
Local CHRISTUS Medical/Surgical Nurse Nominated For Daisy Award
News Released — July 18, 2022:CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. CHRISTUS Health Launches On Demand Care — Virtual Visits With Caregivers Available Every Day By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] CHRISTUS Health has expanded access to health care...
Mexican Citizen Caught With Fake ID cards Saturday
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old Mexican citizen early Saturday after finding him in possession of a fake ID cards, according to arrest reports. Jesus Ernesto Valdes-Esparza Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Josh Davis and reported Bobby Osornio stopping a silver Chevrolet HR with a fictitious temporary tag mounted on it at 1:13 a.m. July 16, 2022, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120. When asked for...
Crime In Sulphur Springs In First 6 Months Of 2022 Sets New 23-Year Low
Crime in Sulphur Springs declined overall in the first 6 months of 2022, setting a new 23-year Jan. 1-June 30 low. Only 59 offenses were recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department from January 1-June 30, 2022, in the 7 major offense categories, the fewest number of Jan. 1-June 30 offenses reported since 2000. Previously, the fewest number of offenses was 62 recorded in 2021 and 67 in 2018. In fact, the total number offenses...
Summer 42 Tournament Winners
Karon Weatherman reports… “We had a great Summer 42 Tournament today. It was a great way to enjoy the day and beat the heat. 1st Place Winners – Debbie St Clair and Tina Sparks 2nd Place Winners – Walt Gamblin and Junior Hinton 3rd Place Winners- Charlotte Wyche and Trish Martin 4th Place Winners- Paul Bennett and Calvin Bain Thank you Donna James and Cecil Toenniges for helping me...
