From the Chief of Police Jason Ricketson
Downtown Restaurant Owner Killed in Car Crash May 19, 2023 – Public Information Release On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:07 p.m. officers responded to the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Airport Road in reference to a major crash. According to preliminary investigation, a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche was northbound on Hillcrest Drive approaching the intersection of Airport Road. A 2016 Honda CR-V was westbound on Airport Road...
Texas Panhandle Dairy Barn Fire Cause Released
May 19, 2023 – A fire and explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle that injured one person and killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle was an accident that started with an engine fire in a manure vacuum truck cleaning part of the massive barn, according to state investigators. A State Fire Marshal report of the April 10 fire at the Southfork Dairy Farm about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southwest of Amarillo did not...
Hopkins County Stew Contest Theme Announced
May 19, 2023 – Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the 54th Hopkins County Stew Contest: The Stew Bowl This year, we’re turning up the competition with some inspiration from College Football Bowl Games. We encourage all talented cooks to bring their A-game and embrace a friendly spirit of competition! The competition kicks off on October 27th with our Annual Friday Night Tailgate Contest, followed by the...
Texas Bill Set To Bar Anonymous Reporting Of Child Abuse Heads To Gov. Greg Abbott
May 19, 2023 – In a attempt to prevent false reporting of child abuse throughout Texas, legislature has approved a bill that would hopefully do just that. House Bill 63, authored by state Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, was approved without discussion by the Texas Senate on Tuesday with a vote of 20-11. The vote came almost a month after it was passed by the House and is now on its way to the Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for...
SSHS 2023 Senior Awards
Sulphur Springs High School 2023 Seniors received scholarship offers and military awards during the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Scholarship offers totaled at least $1.5 million, excluding athletic scholarships as those are still being calculated by the school district. The SSHS Senior Class of 2023 honor graduates, valedictorian and salutatorian, UIL Scholars, National Merit Scholar, and senior state Academic UIL qualifiers and...
Texas Electric Car Tax Law Signed In By Gov. Greg Abbott
May 18, 2023 – Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a legislative proposal into law Saturday requiring new electric vehicle owners to pay $400 to register their vehicles, in addition to other standard registration fees. Current owners would pay $200 a year when renewing their registration. The proposal, SB 505, was passed by the Texas Senate at the end of March and The house in late April. The new fee, which will take effect September...
State Fair Of Texas Unveils 2023 Commemorative Theme Art, “Explore The Midway”
For 137 years, one area of the fairgrounds has remained the playground for folks of all ages at the annual State Fair of Texas: The Midway. Each year, the Midway serves as a central location for more than 2.5 million folks from all walks of life to experience the hustle and bustle of the Fair. A place where everyone can choose their own adventure and enjoy the carefree bliss that comes with riding rides, playing games, or simply...
Texas Casino Bill Falls Through Once Again
May 17, 2023 – Gambling Lobbyists have pushed hard to get Texas open to casinos, but have been unsuccessful in convincing the legislative members to cast their votes before the session ends leaving the proposal unable to advance. House Bill 2843, authored by Rep. John Kuempel, R-Seguin, would have allowed Texas to build casinos throughout the state and allow gambling within state line’s. Rep. John Kuempel has postponed the...
Texas Settles With Marriott International, Sues Hyatt Over “Resort Fees”
May 18, 2023 – On Tuesday The State of Texas and Marriott International INC entered in to a voluntary agreement to prominently display all “resort fees” and to increase price transparency in its advertising and booking process. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stated that hotel companies are using fraudulent and anti-competitive practices by misleading customers with advertisements which prevent comparative shopping...
Mayor To Visit Nursing Home For National Nursing Home Day
May 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Mayor Doug Moore will be visiting Sulphur Springs Health And Rehab to read a mayoral proclamation at 1:30 pm. The event will be held in front of building. Snow cones and other refreshments will be available. Established as an annual weeklong observance by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NSNCW, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity to recognize the role...
