SSPD Seek to Find Help for Suicidal Female Following Pursuit That Ended Near Winnsboro
Sulphur Springs Police are seeking assistance for a suicidal female approximately 50 years of age. When a police officer approached the auto in which the woman sat shortly before 2 p.m. Friday, the woman drove away. A pursuit began just west of Hillcrest Mobile Home Park. The female officer who had attempted to speak with the woman had noted cuts on the woman’s body where she had used a knife to harm herself. The pursuit on State...
“Updated” Flash Flood Warning Issued for Hopkins County Until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth continues the flash flood warning for Northeastern Hopkins County until 8 p.m. Friday night. The Weather Service had Issued A * Flash Flood Warning for: Hopkins county in Central Texas, Hunt county in North Central Texas, Delta county in Central Texas, and Southern Lamar county in North Central Texas. Most of that warning has been cancelled although there remain a few flooded roads in the...
George Placed on Probation for Online Soliciation of Minor and Other Thursday Court Action
Following his guilty plea Thursday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, Gary Curtis George received a seven (7) years deferred probation for online solicitation of a minor for sex. George had been indicted June 22nd for the charge. George was a Lakes Regional MHMR case worker who stated in his Linkedin account that he worked with a case load of 50 young people who struggle with ADHD. He noted he had been employed at Lakes...
2015 North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the school cafeteria. The event began with registration and Bingo, followed by a delicious meal, catered by BirthWright BBQ. After the meal, Tommy Long presided over the business meeting and welcomed guests. The group agreed to have the next homecoming on October 8, 2016. They also voted to elect the current officers for another year –...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Tira News By Jan Vaughn The North Hopkins Fall Carnival is tonight, Friday, October 23rd, from 6:00 to 8:00. There will be lots of games, prizes, food, and fun! Pizza and burgers will be available, and following the carnival, at 8:00 p.m., the Junior Class invites everyone to come to the school cafeteria and play Bingo. A volleyball game will be going on, too. Make plans to come out and support the students. Sherry Smiddy reports that...
Chamber Connection
Chamber Connection October 22, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Stew Contest is ON!!! Saturday, October 24th!!! The 46th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest will take place as planned, Saturday, October 24th at 10:45am. After many conversations with stew cooks, discussions with the City of Sulphur Springs and questions from out-of-town visitors, the decision was made this morning to move forward with the stew contest. We...
Vasquez Brother Arrested in October 11th Shooting
A second man has been charged in a shooting incident that took place October 11, 2015 on Ingram Street in Sulphur Springs. Michael Anthony Garcia, 28, brother of Jesse Luis Vasquez, the victim in the incident, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, tampering with evidence, and a felon in possession of a fire arm, according to SSPD Chief Jay Sanders. Garcia turned himself in to Sulphur Springs Police this week....
Weather Related Schedule Changes
This list will be updated Thursday – Saturday. Check back from time to time throughout the weekend. Location/Date Changes and Cancelations Due to Rain: Wildcat football has been moved to Emory Rains Wildcat Stadium Friday night. Kick off remains at 7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the Class of 1975 reunion Friday night will be moved to the Danny Goggans’ Hanger at the Airport. Saf-T candle light vigil set for 6 p.m. Friday night on...
Jail Opening Delayed
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom is expected to get the bad news officially next week. Indications are the new Hopkins County Jail won’t be finished by November 13 afterall. It won’t be ready for inspection that day and a planned Open House and later transfer of prisoners won’t be happening November 14. Sedalco Construction Company is expected to tell the Judge and County Commissioners that the project will take an...
Fire Damages Home in Dike
Fire did some damage to a one story brick house on County Road 3506 in Dike Wednesday afternoon. The blaze was reported a few minutes before 2 p.m. First fire units reported flames showing as they arrived. Firefighters put the fire out. All those inside the house were able to get out safely. Firefighters stayed on the scene for over four hours.
