Channel 18 News – City Trails Charrette: Sunday, March 31, 2019
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Donald Washington Sworn In Friday As Director of United States Marshals Service
Donald W. Washington (second from right) was sworn in Friday as director of the United States Marshals Service. On hand for the ceremony were Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Lt. (retired) Harry Washington, Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Investigator Dennis Findley. Donald W. Washington, a Hopkins County native, has been affirmed and was officially sworn in as the new director of the United States Marshals Service during a ceremony...
Sheriff: Be Wary of Unsolicited Offers To Inspect, Repair Hail Damage
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum urges local resident to be discerning regarding hail and wind repair professionals, as there have been reports of scammers impersonating repair or insurance professionals in the area. “There are a lot of good insurance people working in the area, but we’ve gotten some scam calls too,” Tatum said. Residents are cautioned to be leery of any unsolicited adjusters...
3 SSMS Teams Competed At State; 1 Team Advancing to Global DI Finals in May
Sulphur Springs Middle School was well represented at the March 22-24 State Destination Imagination Competition in Corpus Christi,with three teams competing against teams from 17 other regions across Texas. The Scientific DI Team consisting of Aiden Riley, Aubrey Williams, Jonah Foster, James Goggans, Kami White, Carter Charlton and Brody Emmert; and coached by Bryan Cole and Gerson Salvatoreh, advance to state after earning first...
55+ Health Fair and Hot Dog Supper
The 55+ Health Fair is coming up pretty quickly. We changed the time of the Health Fair this year to help those Seniors who are never able to attend the morning Health Fairs. This year it will be on Tuesday, April 2nd from 4:00 – 6:30 at the ROC at 1st Baptist Church. We have 40 booths for you to check out. There will be lots of information for you to look at. Please come get yourself...
After The Storm … Who to Contact For Tree Care Help
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Defective trees often cause damage when catastrophes occur in urban areas. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, after a natural disaster there may be many tree care and removal companies offering their services. It is important to know how to choose the right person or company for the job. An arborist is a person trained in...
Grand Saline Man, 41, Accused Of Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child
A 41-year-old Grand Saline man was arrested Thursday afternoon on a warrant for continuous sexual abuse of a young child, a female relative who is younger than 14 years of age, according to police reports. The arrest of Anthony Michael Luft is the result of a joint investigation between Sulphur Springs Police Department and Child Protective Services officials, launched after an outcry was made of alleged sexual abuse of the child. The...
SSHS One Act Play Advances Wednesday From Bi-District To Area Competition
The Sulphur Springs High School One-Act Play, “Jules Verne Eats a Rhinoceros,” advanced to Area competition at bi-district Wednesday, March 27, at Texas High in Texarkana. Area competition takes place next Tuesday in Mabank. Four SSHS drama students received bi-district awards. Rachel Bramlett was named Best Actress for her role as Nelly Bly. Chase Berry was selected to the All Star Cast playing John Rhys Pendragon....
