HCSO: 2nd Suspect In Tuesday Night Pursuit Identified, But Yet To Be Apprehended
Sep22

HCSO: 2nd Suspect In Tuesday Night Pursuit Identified, But Yet To Be Apprehended

Vehicle, 20 Others Reportedly Stolen From Ennis Dealership The second suspect who fled on foot into a wooded area following a vehicle pursuit Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs has been identified. The vehicle used in the incident was one of more than 20 reported to have been stolen from an Ennis dealership, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reports. Because one suspect from the chase remained at large, Sulphur Springs...

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2 SSHS Seniors Among 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students
Sep22

2 SSHS Seniors Among 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students

Sulphur Springs High School Principal Josh Williams announced today that Lausen Ost and Alexis C. McCoy have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors. Alexis McCoy Lausen Ost 2023 National Merit...

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Options Abound in Second Fall Eight-Week Term at Paris Junior College Classes Begin October 24
Sep22

Options Abound in Second Fall Eight-Week Term at Paris Junior College Classes Begin October 24

Paris Junior CollegePublic Information Services Options abound in second fall eight-week term at PJCClasses begin Oct. 24 Paris Junior College continues to transition the majority of courses to eight-weeks and the second eight-week term of fall semester starts Oct. 24. The large number of classes offer both in-person or online and day or evening options to fit busy schedules.“With the emphasis on eight-week courses,” said Dr. Pam...

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HCUW To Continue History Of Helping Others With 2022-2023 Campaign To Raise $150,000
Sep22

HCUW To Continue History Of Helping Others With 2022-2023 Campaign To Raise $150,000

Hopkins County United Way volunteers kicked off the 2022-2023 campaign to raise $150,000 Wednesday, with a workers luncheon. The organization has “A History of Helping” others which continues this year with the fundraiser which will benefit 18 local agencies serving county residents of all ages and segments of the community by helping meet critical needs and providing enrichment activities. Past HCUW President Deanna...

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Update: Pair Charged In Connection With Hughes Springs Burglary Remains In Hopkins County Jail
Sep21

Update: Pair Charged In Connection With Hughes Springs Burglary Remains In Hopkins County Jail

Bonds for 19-year-old Elizabeth “Lizzy” Gail Coleman of Jefferson and 24-year-old William Tyler Vick of Linden, the pair found Tuesday morning during a traffic stop to be in possession of stolen firearms and a controlled substance, were set at $50,000 per charge for each on two theft of firearm and one controlled substance charge. The firearms and bottles of prescription medication reported stolen Saturday night from a...

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Team Tennis Wins Big, Continues Home Stand Next Week
Sep21

Team Tennis Wins Big, Continues Home Stand Next Week

Team tennis continues to pick up impressive wins as they continue the push towards the postseason. Coach Tony Martinez and his squads hosted their second straight contest on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Tennis Center. Sulphur Springs cruised Tuesday to a 17-8 win. In doubles, team tennis crushed HSAA, six matches to two. Brody Emmert (No. 4) and Malachi Negrete (No. 5 Tuesday) shrugged off their competition, with the two Wildcats crushing...

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1 Arrested, 1 At Large Following Pursuit And Search In Sulphur Springs Tuesday Night
Sep21

1 Arrested, 1 At Large Following Pursuit And Search In Sulphur Springs Tuesday Night

Sulphur Springs ISD Campuses Reportedly In Lock-Down Mode Wednesday As Precaution One Pine Bluff, Arkansas man was arrested and another man remained at large Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2022, following first a vehicle pursuit, then a foot chase and manhunt Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs. Because one suspect from the chase remained at large, Sulphur Springs ISD notified parents and staff Wednesday morning that district campuses were...

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Scholarships For EMS Education And Training Available From DSHS
Sep21

Scholarships For EMS Education And Training Available From DSHS

DSHS News Release – Sept. 21, 2022 The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing Emergency Medical Service scholarships to help interested Texans complete education and training to begin careers in the EMS field. The Texas Legislature provided $21 million to fund the scholarships for students using approved EMS education programs and licensed EMS providers, with special attention given to rural and other underserved...

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2022 Homecoming Week In Full Swing In Sulphur Springs
Sep21

2022 Homecoming Week In Full Swing In Sulphur Springs

The 2022 Homecoming Week is in full swing in Sulphur Springs, kicking off Monday with many Sulphur Springs ISD students and staff donning the designated attire to correspond with the fun dress up days, and the announcement of the 2022 Homecoming Nominees at SSHS. Each campus has adopted different daily dress up themes, to allow all students and staff to display their school pride and Wildcat spirit during the 2022 Homecoming Week.....

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Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Two Ahead of Saturday’s District Opener
Sep21

Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Two Ahead of Saturday’s District Opener

Coach Bailey Dorner and her team are confident headed into their district opener. Coming off two straight sweeps, Lady Cat volleyball now looks forward to their district opener Saturday. Tuesday, Sept. 20 had Sulphur Springs cruising by their opponent Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy three sets to none. The Lady Cats won convincingly in the first and third sets. In those two sets, Sulphur Springs screamed by the Lady Panthers, 50-12....

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