Monuments, Flag Restored at Weaver Cemetery Thanks to Jail Inmates
All monuments at Weaver Cemetery have been reset and a new Flag flies over the scene after Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum dispatched inmates and staff to the cemetery Tuesday morning. In three (3) hours the monuments were secured back in place. Tatum stated the strength of the inmates was supported by using a backhoe on the large monuments. According to Tatum, County Criminal Investigators are securing a warrant for the arrest...
Boards and Commission Appointments Made During the June 5th City Council Meeting
Sulphur Springs City Council made annual appointments to various boards and commissions in the city and appointed representatives to regional boards during their Tuesday night, June 5th, meeting. Those appointed include: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DOUG MOORE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MATT JOHNSON BRAD BURGIN AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MARK MEADOWS JERRY BREWER KURT SEHNERT SULPHUR RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT LINDA GALLIGHER LIBRARY BOARD...
City Manager’s Report June 5, 2018
City Manager Marc Maxwell highlighted the work of city crews and improvements being made in the city during his report to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night in their June session. Activities included in his written report: SUNSET STREET – We have designed the Sunset Street improvements. The project will include new water mains, new sewer mains and a new concrete street from Connally to Houston. The $275,000 CDBG grant is...
Mayor’s Proclamation: Kidney Health and Cancer Awareness Week June 4-8
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 during the Sulphur Springs City Council meeting, the week of June 4-8 was proclaimed Kidney Health and Cancer Awareness Week. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, healthy kidneys are essential for regulating our bodies by removing fluids, waste and toxins. Kidneys release hormones that help regulate blood pressure, produce red blood cells and strengthen our bones; and WHEREAS, the precise cause of kidney cancer is unknown,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 23-29, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 23-29, 2018 May 23rd Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:21 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass that occurred on FM 515 near Yantis. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident. At 3:55 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 1660 near Alba. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 6:02 a.m., in reference to an alarm....
Wildcat 7-on-7 in Pleasant Grove for Three Games
Wildcat varsity 7-on-7 football travels to Pleasant Grove for games Tuesday evening. Three 30-minute games will be played. There will be no halftime but there will be a 10-minute break between each game. The Wildcats face Mt Pleasant at 6 p.m. on field 1. Texas High and Pleasant Grove are on Field 2… at 6:40 , on Field 1, the Wildcats play host Pleasant Grove while Mt Pleasant and Texas High take to Field 2. The evening ends with a...
Mesquite Man Arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
When the Hopkins County Deputy stopped Nichalos Dewayne Pendergrass, 23, of Mesquite at the 133 mile marker on I-30 for multiple traffic violations, the deputy asked consent to search the vehicle. Consent was denied but a K9 was deployed and displayed a change in normal behavior at the driver window. A probable cause search led to a .38-caliber handgun in the trunk of the auto. Pendergrass was found to be convicted of robbery in...
The Carnival is Coming to Town June 13-17 During Dairy Festival 2018
The Dairy Festival Carnival is coming to town! One of the best in rides and midway will bring the fun to Sulphur Springs on Wednesday June 13 through Sunday June 17, 2018 on the grounds of the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street. Parents will be glad to know that Super Handy Stores are stepping up once again as the exclusive location for discount armband sales. These will be available at $20 each at local Super Handy...
Flag Burned, Monuments Overturned in Vandalism at Weaver Cemetery
Approximately 65 monuments were overturned and the U. S. Flag burned at the Veterans’ Memorial at Weaver Cemetery, according to Hopkins County Deputies. The damage was found Monday. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking the person or persons who overturned the headstones and burned the flag. One deputy stated that they should have an arrest sometime today. A reward is being offered for the apprehension of the...
