Murder Investigation Continues in Two Cities
With a crime scene in two cities that are 100 miles apart, Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders said his department is busy as they continue investigation into the murder of a 34-year old Fort Worth woman whose body was found in an undeveloped area off Highway 67W in Sulphur Springs. Fort Worth Police and Sulphur Spring Police are working together to sort out evidence from a crime scene in Fort Worth and the discovery of the body...
Fall Festival’s New Event for October is the Hay Bale Sculpture Contest
Shirley Patchen, left, and Sue Potts, right Local history researcher Shirley Patchen’s current interest in the era of 1914 made her realize the role that farmers played in the early growth of Hopkins County. Through their tireless labor, industry and innovation, Hopkins County became the Dairy Capitol of Texas. Patchen suggested that, as a tribute to past and present dairymen, farmers, ranchers, cattlemen and hay growers, Fall...
Juvenile Arrested for Making Terrorist Threat
“Anyone that makes a threat toward a student in school faces arrest,” said Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. Monday night, September 3, 2018, a juvenile male made a threat to go to Sulphur Springs Middle School on Tuesday and shoot a student. Sulphur Springs Police were notified. According to Chief Sanders, a case has been made against the juvenile that made the threat. He was arrested and taken to juvenile...
Body of Woman Murdered in Fort Worth Found in Sulphur Springs; Fort Worth Man Arrested
The murder occurred in Fort Worth but the body of the female victim was found on private property on Highway 67W just inside the Sulphur Springs City limits. Lucious Newhouse III, 54 of Fort Worth is currently in Hopkins County Jail charged with Felony 1 Murder and is being held on a $1-million bond. Lucious Newhouse III It began with a call regarding a suspicious person and finding a vehicle stuck in a ravine on private property that...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 5, 2018
DINNER BELL MENUSeptember 5, 2018 Community Sponsor: Alliance Bank Fall is upon us. Football is back. Yeah Wildcats! It is time for HOPKINS COUNTY STEW! Hopkins County Stew Cheese Sticks and Pickles Garden Salad Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Pineapple Delight Pineapple Yogurt Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda September 4, 2018
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. 2. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. 3. ...
Crump Sentenced to 5 Years for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
September 1, 2018 – Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear resulted in a five year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Keri Amanda Crump, 29, of Sulphur Springs. She was sentenced Friday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to Clay Harrison, Assistant District Attorney. Keri Amanda Crump The charge of Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear was the result of Crump not appearing for her second day of...
City Council Sets Public Hearing for Proposed Tax Revenue Increase
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 6:00 P.M. A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Call to order. Conduct a Public Hearing for the proposed tax increase. Adjourn.
