SSISD Announces Meet-the-Teacher Events; Schedule Pickup; New-to-district Enrollment
July 21, 2018 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District has announced the 2018-2019 Meet-the-Teacher Events & Schedule Pickup. New-to-district students should be enrolled prior to Meet-the-Teacher events so that a classroom assignment/middle school schedule will be ready. Parents may complete enrollment documents at the following locations: Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center, 600 Calvert Street, Head Start 3, Head...
Clear Captions Hosted Pizza and Chat Presentation at Senior Citizens Center
Jason Taylor with Clear Captions and Teresa, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Specialist came and gave an excellent presentation at the Senior Citizens Center to Seniors who are Hearing Impaired. They gave information about: Counseling and Guidance, Hearing Evaluations, Help Finding Employment, Buying Hearing Aids and Communication Equipment, Aural Rehabilitation, Communication Assistance Services, Academic and Vocational Training and...
Canine Alert on Vehicle Lands Two in Jail
Sulphur Springs – A 57-year old woman and a 51-year old man, both Sulphur Springs residents, were arrested on drug related charges after a traffic stop Thursday evening July 19th, 2018. A Sulphur Springs police officer stopped a vehicle at Industrial Drive and College Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The officer became suspicious when the pair told conflicting stories and showed signs of nervousness. The vehicle’s...
Track Athletes Porter and Holly Qualify for Regional
Two Sulphur Springs’ female teen track athletes recently qualified for a state competition at a Regional event held in Greenville. 17-year old SaDavia Porter, representing the M&M Track Club of Greenville and Garland and 13-year old Jayden Holly of the Garland Track Club will be going to the Games of Texas event at College Station being held July 26-29. Porter qualified in the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. Holly...
Crosstown Trail Progress Update
Trail-2018-05 Trail-2018-06 Trail-2018-07 Trail-2018-08 Trail-2018-09 Trail-2018-10 Trail-2018-01 Trail-2018-02 Trail-2018-03 Trail-2018-04 Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell says the Crosstown Trail Project, which will eventually link downtown and Buford Park to the Coleman Lake walking path, is progressing well. The city Capital Construction crew began work in Buford Park building sidewalks from the park to and behind Peavine...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested While Armed with AK-47 Rifle and Colt 45 Pistol
Sulphur Springs – MATHEW LAVON PAYNE was arrested Thursday afternoon July 19th, 2018 at his Rock Creek Road residence in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Police were called to the area when a report of Payne waving firearms and yelling was received. When ordered to get on the ground, Payne complied. Payne admitted to having a disagreement with his neighbors. He also admitted to being under the influence of Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine...
Hopkins County District Court Indictments for 7/19/2018
1826713 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELCHER, JOSHUA LEON 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 <1G 1826714 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. BELLO, EDITH 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH 1826715 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COLEMAN, BRENT THOMAS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G 1826716 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. COSSETTE, EVAN LOUIS 07/19/2018 POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4G 1826717 THE STATE OF TEXAS v.s. DOUGLAS, TYLER ANTHONY 07/19/2018 EVADING ARREST DET...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 4, 2018 to July 10, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 4, 2018 to July 10, 2018 Disturbance: 5 Thefts: 7 Burglaries: 4 Terroristic Threats: 2 Criminal Mischiefs: 3 Inquests: 0 Suspicious Circumstances: 4 Suspicious Vehicles: 4 Suspicious Persons: 3 Alarms: 10 Harassments: 1 Criminal Trespasses: 4 Scams: 2 Frauds: 1 Abandoned Vehicles: 1 Cows Out: 7 Horses Out: 3 Welfare Checks: 3 Assaults: 5 Dog Bites: 0 Fires: Noise Complaints: 0 Disputes: 4...
