City Council to Meet Wednesday, January 9, 2019 for Second Public Hearing on Annexation
The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The meeting will follow a Tuesday meeting that includes the first public hearing on annexation for the two areas (see here). The following items will be discussed: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Conduct a Public Hearing...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for January 8, 2019
The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. 2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.: (a) Chris Brown, ARK-TEX Council of Governments Presentation; (b) David James, Assistant Fire Marshal, ISO...
2019 “Vegas” Gala Event to Benefit the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation
“What’s raised in Hopkins County stays in Hopkins County!” stated Meredith Caddell, CEO of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation. “What that means is, funds raised locally for hospital improvements stay right here in Hopkins County for use by our own CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Money we raise isn’t divided among other CHRISTUS hospitals in the network. And in the past few...
Hearts of Life Presents Tony for Adoption
Tony is approximately 2-3 years old and a very large mixed breed. He is very intelligent and has a relaxed nature. Tony does very well on a harness and enjoys his walks. He is somewhat independent, but still loves any and all affection from humans. Tony’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. If you are interested in meeting Tony, please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by...
Sulphur Springs Hotel Now Locally Owned and Operated; To Undergo Significant Renovation
Charles and Sharon Helm Sulphur Springs, TX (1/3/2019) – The hotel formerly known as the Holiday Inn Express in Sulphur Springs has recently changed ownership. Local residents, Charles and Sharon Helm, recently purchased the property and have begun the process of converting the hotel into a local brand by Choice, called Clarion Pointe. Clarion Pointe is part of the Choice family of hotels and is a new brand that will allow for...
Chamber Banquet Holds Networking, Catered Dinner and Community Awards
It is with great pleasure that the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Board of Directors invites you to the 93rd Annual Membership Banquet on Thursday, February 14, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The banquet will start with a Networking Cocktail half-hour beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the community awards will begin at 7 p.m. Please take this opportunity to bring your...
Special Crimes Unit Investigations in Past Six Months Reflect Rise in Meth Use and Sales
Methamphetamine sales and use have increased during the last six months of 2018 according to the Sulphur Springs Special Crime Unit. Mark Estes, SCU officer, said methamphetamine has taken over the community and has become the focus for the unit. He stated that the unit is focused on all the Penalty Group 1 drugs which includes meth, heroin, and cocaine. Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit consisting of SSPD officers Estes and Joe...
Local Man Arrested on Camp County Warrant; Has Meth in Possession
When a Hopkins County Deputy conducted a traffic stop for failure to use signal required distance and not coming to a complete stop, he found there was a warrant for the driver, Alexander Guzman-Thomas, 38, of Sulphur Springs. The Camp County warrant was for assault. Arrested and taken to county jail, it was found that Guzman-Thomas also had 3.4-grams of methamphetamine in his left sock. Guzman-Thomas is charged with Possession of a...
Local Man Charged with UUMV
Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a Fisher Street address in reference to a stolen vehicle. As officers sought the vehicle, a witness advised that Jaidarius Dermonte McGill, 17, of Sulphur Springs, was hiding from the police. When found, McGill fled police before complying with orders to stop. McGill is in Hopkins County Jail Charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and is held on a $10,000 bond.
