Abron Proud of Regional Qualifiers; Taylor Qualifies for State
Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron talked about long jumper Imani Taylor qualifying for the State Track Meet at the Regional Meet on Friday. Coach Abron said Taylor was the first Lady Cat to compete at 9 a.m. Friday. There were 16 long jumpers and Taylor was in the second flight. Coach Abron knew going in that a Mansfield Lake Ridge jumper was a prohibitive favorite to win the event. He said he encouraged Taylor to go after second...
Student’s career path boosted by PJC summer scholarship
Spencer Godwin of Blossom, a senior at Prairiland High School, is receiving a boost in his pursuit of a career in surgery technology, thanks to a summer scholarship program offered by Paris Junior College. The scholarship, available to all eligible graduating high school seniors in the PJC service area, covers tuition for one class in either the Summer I or Summer II semester. “I’ve been taking English and Texas Government (as dual...
Wildcats Begin Bi-District at Wylie East Wednesday Night
The Wildcats’ baseball team went through the gamut of emotions from the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat during an exhausting and long baseball weekend. The good stuff happened Friday night (April 27) as the Wildcats used a Jaxon Chaney walk off two-run home run in the bottom of the tenth to defeat Hallsville, 4-2 at Wildcat Park on Senior Night. The win meant that the Wildcats ended up as district tri-champions with the...
Lady Cats Area Game Schedule Set
The Lady Cats’ softball team made quick work of Lovejoy in a bi-district series Thursday and Friday winning two games to zero. Both games were called due to the ten run rule. The Lady Cats won at Lovejoy Thursday night, 15-4 and at Lady Cat Park Friday night, 15-1. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said the Lady Cats played just about the perfect game Friday night. The Lady Cats will now face Little Elm this weekend in an...
City of Sulphur Springs Notes Printed Mistake on Some Water Bills
The City of Sulphur Springs Water Office would like to make you aware that there has been a mistake printed on the latest water bill. Utility bills dated 04/26/2018 have an incorrect due date of 05/01/2018. The correct due date for bills dated 04/26/2018 is 05/11/2018. The billing date is located in the top right corner of the bill. Please note that this mistake does not affect all utility customers.
Video Presentation: Claws for a Cause 2018
Another successful year for Rotary Club’s Claws for a...
First Week of City Council Early Voting Draws 421 Votes
75 voted Friday in early voting for Sulphur springs City Council Places 1, 2, and 3. The first week total for early voting stands at 421 votes cast. Early voting.continues through Tuesday. Place has two candidates vying for the seat. Early voting is in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to access the voting area. Hours for early voting are 8 a.m. until 5...
Two Arkansas Men Arrested for Marijuana Possession
Two men from Little Rock, Arkansas were stopped for a traffic violation near the 126 Mile post on I-30 Sunday night, April 29, 2018. As the Sulphur Springs Police officer approached the vehicle, a strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. A probable cause search found a large bag of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana in the front passenger side glove compartment and a bag containing what is believed to be...
Pickton Man Arrested for Possession of Suspected Meth
Stopped for speeding on County Road 2375, east of CR 2400, Johnny Lee Speed, 36, of Pickton gave permission to the Hopkins County Deputy to search his pockets. The search revealed a plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine. Speed is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $50,000 for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less that 4-grams.
