Traffic In Brashear Stalled At Railroad Tracks Tuesday Morning
Traffic was halted at the railroad tracks on FM 2653, off Interstate 30, in Brashear Tuesday morning. A train reportedly stopped on the tracks across the roadway around 9 a.m. Tuesday, and was expected to remain there until the defect was resolved, according to sheriff’s reports. Motorists who were were able turned around. Others traveling the area were recommended to find a different route until the tracks could be cleared. A...
Dinner Bell Menu For May 8th, 2019
The Lions Club is the day’s Community Partner Don’t know about the weather, but whether rain or shine you will be greeted with a welcome smile and a comfortable place to eat and visit. So Come On Over! Chicken and Rice Casserole Baked Zucchini Sticks Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Fruit and Yogurt Peach Cups (the no sugar added dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist...
SSHS Academic UIL Team Earns 12 Medals At State Contest
Matthew Harper, Literary Criticism Team Named State Champs Sulphur Springs High School sophomore (second from left) Matthew Harper is the state UIL literary criticism champion, and the literary criticism team consisting of Harper, Andrew Westlund, Carissa Carter, Lainey Whittle are state literary criticism championship team. Also pictured are (left) state literary criticism director Mark Bernier and (right) SSHS literary criticism...
Lady Cats Softball Face Familiar Foe At Area
Lady Cats Softball Coach Has Familiar Foe to Prepare For This Week The Wildcats’ baseball team got to relive the past last week playing old district foe Hallsville. The Lady Cats’ softball team has the same situation this week. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said he looks forward to the opportunity of playing in the third round of the playoffs. Hallsville’s coach is Kayla Whatley, who Coach Carrillo knows...
SSHS Wildcats Baseball Game Review
Wildcats Baseball Coach Comments on Another Come From Behind Win and Playing Joshua This Week Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said he felt the Wildcats were more in control of game two early against Hallsville at Mike Carter Field in Tyler Saturday (May 4). The Wildcats did go out in front 2-0 in the first inning on a two-RBI double by Austin Dodd. Coach Hammack said he disagreed with a couple of umpire calls in the game that...
2 Teens Jailed On Marijuana Charge
A minor traffic stop on North Davis Street Saturday evening resulted in location of contraband and two teens being arrested. Sulphur Springs Police Office Zach Brown reported stopping a Chevrolet Cobalt in the 100 block of North Davis Street at 6:53 p.m. May 4 after observing a seat belt violation. While talking to the driver, an 18-year-old Sulphur Springs woman, and passenger, an 18-year-old Sulphur Springs man, Brown reported...
Dike Man Accused Of Evading Police In Vehicle
Eric Vincent Klemptner A Dike man was charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle Saturday night, after driving for a mile when police attempted to stop him. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt at 11:47 a.m. May 4 attempted to stop a Toyota 4Runner in the 1500 block of East Shannon Road for a traffic violation. However, instead of pulling over, the driver of the vehicle continued driving, with Pruitt following...
South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department Recognized
South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department member Chris and Chief Jim Rich are recognized by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Hopkins County Commissioners Court for their perseverance and dedicated service to the community. South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and the Hopkins County Commissioners Court for service to the community. The officials presented South Sulphur...
Pittsburg Man Jailed on Felony DWI Charge
Mario Aguilar A 50-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested Saturday night for driving while intoxicated, marking at least the third time he has been charged with the offense, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley reportedly stopped a Chevrolet Trail Blazer after observing it traveling 80 miles per hour in a 65 mph speed zone on State Highway 11. After making contact with the driver, identified...
Tasers, Fire Alarm Systems, Rail Rep Approved By Commissioners Court
Fire alarm systems, Tasers, maintenance guidelines, county road standards and procedures, a management provider for a hazardous mitigation grant program, and a Northeast Texas Rural Transportation board appointment were among the items Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved during their regular meeting Monday. Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved a request for Neal Barker to serve on Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation...
