Como-Pickton, Sulphur Bluff Schools Report 1 Student COVID-19 Case
Aug24

Como-Pickton, Sulphur Bluff Schools Report 1 Student COVID-19 Case

Second Coronavirus Case Reported At Cumby ISD At least five school districts in Hopkins County have report a confirmed COVID-19 case among either a student or staff member. Como-Pickton CISD and Sulphur Bluff ISD Monday were the latest to join that list, and Cumby ISD has reported a second student case of COVID-19. Sulphur Bluff ISD On Aug. 24, Sulphur Bluff ISD Superintendent Dustin Carr posted a letter notifying the “Sulphur...

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COVID-19 Update: 4 Deaths, 4 New Cases, 40 Active Cases Reported Aug. 24 For Hopkins County
Aug24

COVID-19 Update: 4 Deaths, 4 New Cases, 40 Active Cases Reported Aug. 24 For Hopkins County

After two days without any COVID-19 updates, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials, along with the Local Health Authority nurse, Monday not only reported on new cases, but that the state dashboard will be the official record for COVID-19 deaths in Hopkins County. Local Case Reports positive COVID-19 result Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 5 p.m. Aug. 24 announced 4 new positive COVID-19 cases, which increases the number...

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Wildcats Team Tennis Is Currently Girls Strong With Guys Rebuilding
Aug24

Wildcats Team Tennis Is Currently Girls Strong With Guys Rebuilding

The extra skills and conditioning work that the UIL allowed for team tennis after delaying the start of the season five weeks is benefiting Wildcats Team Tennis Coach Tony Martinez. He currently finds himself with a team with a strong returning cast of girls players, but a boys side in need of some rebuilding due to heavy graduation losses. Coach Martinez says he has 7 or 8 returning girls but currently only 5 guys. A typical team...

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Disturbance Report Results In Warrant Arrest
Aug24

Disturbance Report Results In Warrant Arrest

A disturbance report resulted in a warrant arrest early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. George Edward Stribling (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Chad Norris contacted a 56-year-old Sulphur Springs man on West Spence Street while on a disturbance call. A records check showed an outstanding warrant for George Edward Stribling’s arrest. Stribling was taken into custody at 1:36 a.m. August 23 on the...

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2 Sulphur Springs Residents Accused Of Controlled Substance Possession
Aug24

2 Sulphur Springs Residents Accused Of Controlled Substance Possession

Two Sulphur Springs residents accused of controlled substance possession were arrested over the weekend by deputies in separate incidents. Industrial Drive Narcotics Tip A tip of suspected narcotic activity resulted in Jimmy Ray Emeyabbi’s arrest on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and a possession of drug paraphernalia charge early Monday morning, according...

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Blackmon Selected As New Assistant District Attorney
Aug23

Blackmon Selected As New Assistant District Attorney

Aug 23, 2020 – Zack Blackmon is excited to be back home working in and serving the community where he grew up. He was sworn in on Thursday, Aug. 13, as an assistant district attorney in the 8th Judicial District. Zach Blackmon (Courtesy photo) Sulphur Springs is home to Blackmon. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 2013, then went to Texas Tech University. He earned his undergraduate degree in 2016 from Texas Tech,...

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Sulphur Springs ISD Welcome The Wildcats Events Scheduled Aug. 24-28
Aug23

Sulphur Springs ISD Welcome The Wildcats Events Scheduled Aug. 24-28

Sulphur Springs ISD Welcome the Wildcats events are scheduled the week of Aug. 24-28, to help ready students for the start of classes on Sept. 1.. Registration must be completed for all students, prior to Welcome the Wildcats. Elementary Parents of elementary students are encouraged to “drive through” the appropriate “Welcome the Wildcats” event location to familiarize themselves and their student with the location of the campus, meet...

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Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Theft Of Firearm Charges
Aug22

Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Theft Of Firearm Charges

Sulphur Springs, TX – August 22, 2020 – A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs man was jailed on theft of firearm charges, according to arrest reports. William Wade Crist (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Baumann contacted 36-year-old William Wade Crist of Sulphur Springs at 3:08 a.m Saturday, August 22, and served him with two warrants for theft of firearm. Crist was jailed on the...

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SCU Investigation Results In Two Controlled Substance Arrests
Aug22

SCU Investigation Results In Two Controlled Substance Arrests

An investigation into suspected narcotic sales at a Georgia Street residence resulted in two controlled substance arrests Friday, according to arrest reports. One of the arrests marked the second time both have been in jail this summer on a controlled substance charge, according to jail reports. Adam Joshua Hodges (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes, accompanied by SSPD Officer...

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Unresponsive Person Complaint Results In Location Of Meth And Marijuana; Felony Arrest
Aug22

Unresponsive Person Complaint Results In Location Of Meth And Marijuana; Felony Arrest

An unresponsive person complaint allegedly resulted in location of methamphetamine and marijuana, and one felony arrest Friday morning. Jesus Castro (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officers Nick Floyd and Francisco Castro responded at 8:21 a.m. on Kasie street, where a person was thought to be unresponsive. Hopkins County EMS also responded. Upon arrival, police learned the person in question was conscious in bed, able to...

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