Euless Man Arrested for Burglary by Cumby Police
Cumby Police located Preston Redmond, 69, of Euless on County Road 4722 around 8:30 a.m. Sunday after a call was received regarding the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle at the location. Redmond was walking along the roadway near the vehicle when found. Advised of his rights, Redmond admitted to entering without consent the home of a female and taking the keys to the car. Officers found a broken window at the residence. The window...
A True Texas Game…Meet Winter 42 Tournament Winners
There were 26 Teams entered for the Winter 42 Tournament held on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. Numerous spectators were there to support their favorites players of the popular domino game which originated in Texas. Tournament Winners are: 1st Place – Josh Boatman and Trey Hinton 2nd Place – Anne McConnell and Larry Wayne Conner 3rd Place – Joey and Ronnie Martin 4th Place – Cameron Bain and Noe...
Meth in Plain View Adds to Charges for Local Man
When Hopkins County Deputies made contact with David Oneal Oxford, Jr, 44, of Sulphur Springs to serve and active felony warrant, Oxford granted consent for deputies to enter his residence. While inside the residence, a plastic bag containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was in plain view. Oxford is in Hopkins county Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but...
Texarkana Man Arrested for Drugs, Weapons
A traffic stop at the 132 mile-marker on I-30 by DPS resulted in the arrest of Patrick Tripler O’Connor, 50, of Texarkana. The odor of marijuana was smelled by the trooper and a probable cause search found 3.8 ounces of marijuana, 35 dose units of oxycontin, 1 dose of hydrocodone and 2 semi-automatic handguns. O’Connor is charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams,...
Yantis Man Arrested for Theft With Two or More Previous Conviction
William Johnnie Johnson, 71, of Yantis was detained by Loss Prevention at a local discount store after he passed the last point of purchase without paying for merchandise. A records check showed he has been convicted of three or more previous thefts. He is charged with Theft of Property under $2500 with two or more previous convictions, a state jail felony.
Laredo Man Found to Have 95lbs of Marijuana During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Sulphur Springs Police at the 130 mile-marker on I-30 this weekend found Rigoberto Juarez, 51, of Laredo in possession of 95lbs of Marijuana. While being booked into jail, a $1 bill with suspected cocaine residue and a clear plastic bag of suspected cocaine was also found in his possession. Juarez is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Felony 2 Possession Marijuana more than 50lbs but less than 2,000lbs. He is being...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 7, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 7, 2018 Officers and Board Members of the Hopkins County United Way this week’s Community Partner. Red Beans and Rice Fried Cabbage Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Kentucky Apple Cake Apple Slices (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Sulphur Springs UIL One Act Play: Violet Sharp
By Savannah Owens March 4 , 2018 – The UIL One Act Play (OAP) has been around since 1927. The competition and productions have strict sets of regulations. The term “One Act” refers to how the curtain remains open through the entire 18-40 minute play and there cannot be an intermission. For more information on the UIL competition click here. This year, Sulphur Springs High School’s OAP was Violet Sharp by...
Lady Cats End Tournament Play; Begin District Tuesday
The Lady Cats’ softball team had a win and a lopsided loss on the last day of a Wylie tournament Saturday (March 3). The Lady Cats defeated Burleson Centennial, 7-2 and lost to Rockwall, 15-0. In Saturday’s first game, pitcher Bailey Haggerty had another strong outing. Haggerty got the win going 5 innings allowing only 4 hits and 2 runs with only 1 run earned. Haggerty struck out 6 and walked 3. Meanwhile the Lady Cats...
Saltillo Lions End Season in Loss to #1 Ranked Lipan
The Saltillo Lions had a season to be proud of but it ended Friday (March 2) night against #1 ranked Lipan in a regional semi-final game, 69-22. The Lions were limited to single digit scoring in each quarter as Lipan rolled. Matthew Gurley led the Lions with 7 points. Walker McGill had 6 points. Trevor Moore scored 4 points. Lyle Bench had 3 points. Eddi Olayo scored 2 points. The Lions end the season with a 24-14...
