Enrollment Open For Basic Peace Officer Class Starting April 29 in Sulphur Springs
A Basic Peace Officer Course will be offered through East Texas Police Academy from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday starting April 29 and continuing for about 7 months at Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center. Enrollment in the class is still open, and those attending should note there will be a physical fitness component. Cadets will be required to dress in uniforms and to attend a few special training sessions on weekends as...
Hearts of Life Presents Josh For Adoption
MEET JOSH Josh, a 10-month-old puppy, is available for adoption from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue. Josh is approximately 10 months old. He will be fairly large when he is full grown. His fur is soft and slightly fluffy, and his personality is full throttle puppy. He will need a lot of toys, love, patience and some training to fit your lifestyle. Josh’s adoption fee is $100, which includes current vaccinations, rabies shot and...
Man Found Sleeping In Truck At Boat Ramp Accused Of Having Methamphetamine
Daniel Joseph Nicholson Daniel Joseph Nicholson, 32, of Greenville was arrested on a controlled substance charge after a deputy found sleeping in his truck on the FM 2285 boat ramp.While patrolling on FM 2285 at 12:28 a.m. Friday, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney reported seeing the Chevrolet Silverado parked on the south boat ramp with lights off and went to check it out. On approach,the deputy observed through the...
Saltillo One Act Play Advancing to Area Contest at Grayson College
L. to R. Cast members Joe Tippit, Cheyenne Neal and Chaeli Spear with theater instructor Mr. Bilyeu. Two other cast members, Brianna Tawil and Graycie Hodges, are not pictured. Saltillo ISD Music and Theater teacher Daron Bilyeu is taking five of his drama students to Denison’s Grayson College this weekend to compete in the Area level of One Act Play. The students are quite excited to have done well at Bi-District, earning...
Update: 2 Men Jailed Following High Speed Chase On I-30 Early Friday Morning
Williams Joseph Simpson Two men were arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase along Interstate 30 west from Cumby to Royse City early Friday morning. Cumby Police Sgt. Ray Embro first noticed a Nissan Altima with a Georgia license plate speeding past him at 88 miles per hour in the 75 mile per hour speed zone on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 111 at 1:22 a.m. Friday. Embro reported catching up to the car at the 109...
Education Bills Address Finance Overhaul, Teacher Certifications, Special Programs
The last two days have been busy ones as far as education goes in both the Senate and House, with bill impacting budgets, special populations, educators’ pay and a variety of other related topics. WEDNESDAY The Texas House passed a bill supposed to be targeted at reforming the school finance system. The bill allocates $6.3 billion of new funding for Texas public schools and students, and dedicates $2.7 billion for property tax...
SSHS Tennis Season Wraps-Up
No Wildcats Advance to Regional at District Tennis Tournament in Sulphur Springs This Week Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said his team did not do as well as they would have liked at the District Tennis Tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the Wildcat Tennis Complex. No Wildcat was able to advance to regional. Coach Martinez said his #1 boys doubles team of Aaron Lucas and Logan Schumacher lost their first match of the tournament...
SSHS Band Earn Straight One’s
Wildcats Bands Get Straight One’s At UIL Contest and Earn Sweepstakes It’s been a very good week for the Wildcats’ band program. On Tuesday, the non-varsity band, called the Concert Band, attended the Spring UIL Contest and earned the highest score of 1 for their on-stage concert and for sight reading. Wildcats Band Director Spencer Emmert said it was only the fourth time in history for the Concert Band to earn...
Jury Selection Cancelled
Jury selection scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, April 8, in the County Court At Law with Judge Clay Harrison has been cancelled. Jurors do not need to appear, according to Hopkins County Clerk Tracy Smith.
