Alert Clerks Determine Package Suspicious
Clerks at The Shipping Zone thought the package suspicious. The package was received at the Shipping Zone on Gilmer Street around 2:30 p.m. Thursday and was bound for a Florida address. The clerks contacted Sulphur Springs Police. The Special Crimes Unit investigators responded to the call and clerks opening the package found inside 1.2-grams of suspected methamphetamine and 2.6-grams of Hydrocodone pills in a prescription bottle with...
City Hall Comprehensive City Plan Focus Areas Revealed; Priorities and Timelines Are A Future Discussion
by Savannah Owens At the Thursday night meeting for the Comprehensive City Plan at City Hall, Ian Lockwood, Lead Designer, reviewed several options and examples to address areas of focus for the city. The areas of focus for the city included land use, community facilities, economic development, parks and open space, culture, streets, utilities, as well as funding and implementation. This session did not include prioritization or...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 17-23, 2017
May 17th At 7:58 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2225 in Quitman. At 8:38 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 in Quitman. May 18th At 7:35 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 in Yantis. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:31 a.m., to CR 1540 in Alba. A woman, 76, was pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace at 12:35 p.m. At 4:02 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2270/2275 in Mineola. At 5:59 p.m., cows were...
Tira News May 26, 2017
The Tira City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the Tira Community Center. Following the meeting, the group will be dedicating the community food pantry in memory of former Mayor Floyd Payton. Mick and Linda Petty spent this past weekend in Bolivar, Missouri, attending their granddaughter Reagan Humphrey’s graduation from Southwest Baptist University. Reagan received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double...
June Monthy Checklist By Mario Villarino
As we move into the warmer weather, the popular “Monthly check list” for the gardeners released by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (compiled by Dr. William C. Welch, Professor & Landscape Horticulturist) has become handy for home gardeners. Here the list for the Month of June: Supplemental irrigation is essential for all but the hardiest plants in times of extended drought. Water lawn and garden thoroughly, but not too...
15 Money Tips For College Students By Johanna Hicks
15 MONEY TIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS High school graduation has taken place, or will soon, for most high schools. Many graduates will be embarking on a totally new adventure called college. For many families, money is tight, and the cost of higher education can be frightening. However, if we equip our youth with some money management tools, they will be able to handle most challenges. Experts agree that careful planning and wise...
Williams Plea Bargain Results in 10 Years Followed by Five Years, Day-for-Day in Prison
Thursday afternoon in a plea bargain agreement in Eighth Judicial District Court, Carae Williams, 22, of Sulphur Springs received 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Burglary of a Habitation revocation and five years for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone. He has to serve the 10 years before the five year sentence begins and the five year sentence must be...
Mayor Proclaims Friday, May 26, 2017 Red Poppy Day
Thursday afternoon at City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Mayor Emily Glass read a proclamation naming Friday, May 26, 2017 Red Poppy Day in the city. In the proclamation she invites residents “…to join in observing the day to honor every service-member who has died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy while also showing their support for living veterans, service-members and their families.” Members of and...
Street Dance Planned by H C Marketers
Dale Cummings will be performing at the Hopkins County Marketers Association Street Dance onThursday, June 8th from 5:00 – 7:00 at Heritage Park Museum. Bring Your Lawn chair and enjoy the Music and Refreshments.
