TxDOT To Host Rural Public Transit Workshops
PARIS – The Texas Department of Transportation will host a series of regional public workshops in December 2016 and January 2017 to gain insight from the public regarding the federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. During these statewide workshops, the public will learn about rural public transit from local providers and help identify and prioritize issues and needs facing this transportation...
Wildcats Dominate Denison 77-35
The Wildcats’ basketball team remained unbeaten for the season with a dominating 77-35 win over Denison at Wildcats Gym Tuesday night. The Wildcats utilized a productive offense and a stifling defense to run their season record to 4-0. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said he thought Denison was the best team the Wildcats had faced this year and he added the Wildcats just played really well. Six-foot-seven sophomore post Victor...
RSVP Book Drive for Children
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center needs donations of new books for a Service Project. Senior Citizens will be reading to 1st and 2nd Grade Students in January. Each child will get a donated book to take home with them. These books can be dropped off at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center located on Martin Luther King Blvd. Every Retired Senior Volunteer that brings a book to the Christmas Party on Thursday,...
Wildcats Host Denison Tuesday
The Wildcats’ basketball team will play Denison in Wildcats Gym Tuesday evening on this game day. Action begins with a freshmen team game versus the Yellow Jackets at 5 p.m. A JV game is scheduled at around 6:15 p.m. with the varsity playing Denison at around 7:30 p.m. The three Wildcats’ programs are a combined 12-1. Freshmen are 4-1, JV is 5-0 and Varsity 3-0. The varsity scrimmaged and outscored Denison back on November...
Prim Demolition Continues Preparation for Renovation
Demolition continues even in the rain at Prim Stadium. As rain fell early Monday morning, November 28th, inmates were unloading from the County Sheriff’s bus and beginning another week of work taking down the press-box and concession stands, taking up the grass playing field, and other work in preparation for a January, 2017 rebuilding start. Prim improvements will include replacing sod with artificial turf, redoing all the home side...
TxDOT Implements Safe Phone Zones
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation today announced the implementation of Safe Phone Zones at 55 Safety Rest Areas and Travel Information Centers (TICs) across the state. The GEICO sponsored Safe Phone Zones are part of the Department’s Sponsor Acknowledgement Program, which seeks companies to fund various benefits for drivers – such as free Wi-Fi at Safety Rest Areas and TICs – in exchange for receiving public recognition...
Lamar County Fugitive Arrested on I-30
At 9:43 p.m. on I-30 at the 131 mile marker, DPS Trooper Hale made a traffic stop for an equipment violation. He found more than just a problem with the vehicle. Rachel Dawn Gregory, 33, of Talco, provided a false name and date of birth. She was placed under arrest for Failure to Identify Fugitive Intent to Give False Information. A Lamar County warrant for Forgery was located when the correct name and date of birth was given. On her...
Local Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Two Local Men Arrested
Sulphur Springs Police were aware of a stolen 4-door orange Kia Rio when they spotted the vehicle in the 1200 block of College Street Monday. Two local men were arrested and the vehicle was returned to the owner. Arrested for Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, a Felony 3, were David Lincoln Alsobrooks, 63, and Anthony Bernard Sanders, 42. Both are in Hopkins County Jail being held on $5,000 bond.
Arizona Couple Arrested in Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on I-30 by Cumby Police for following too close led to the arrest of a husband and wife from Phoenix, Arizona. Following the stop, the Cumby officer utilized his K-9 officer around the vehicle and found a small amount of marijuana in the passenger floor board. A gun was located in the glove box. L C Outlaw, Jr, identified as a felon, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a felon. His wife was...
