Softball Rallies, Beating Mount Pleasant 7-2 and Clenching Playoff Spot
Apr11

Softball Rallies, Beating Mount Pleasant 7-2 and Clenching Playoff Spot

Coach David Carrillo and his team got the win over district foe Mount Pleasant Friday, clinching a playoff berth in the process. Lady Cats softball got up early against Mount Pleasant Friday, but quickly saw it disappear as the Lady Tigers led Sulphur Springs 2-1 last week. Coach Carrillo’s squad exploded in the bottom of the 4th as the Lady Cats drove in six runs for a huge 7-2 lead. Three Lady Cats recorded 2 RBI hits in the...

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Sulphur Spring Facility Named Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Of The Year
Apr10

Sulphur Spring Facility Named Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Of The Year

Sulphur Springs Utility Director James Jordan returned from the annual Water Environment Association of Texas conference with a plaque and flag recognizing the City of Sulphur Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility as the Category 2 Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year. “The award is a really big deal for us. I can’t be more appreciative for receiving this award, because, for one, it’s never been...

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Meal A Day Menu – April 11-15, 2022
Apr10

Meal A Day Menu – April 11-15, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of April 11-15, 2022 includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Pickled Beets and Broccoli.Wednesday – Sour Cream Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Chips and...

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Paris District Road Report for April 11, 2022
Apr10

Paris District Road Report for April 11, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 11, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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RECALL: Ferrero Kinder® Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment, Kinder® Mix Chocolate Treats Basket
Apr09

RECALL: Ferrero Kinder® Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment, Kinder® Mix Chocolate Treats Basket

Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. of Parsippany, New Jersey on April 7 announced a voluntarily recall of Kinder ® Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder ® Mix Chocolate Treats basket, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected...

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Sulphur Springs Man Jail On A Felony Drunk Driving Charge
Apr09

Sulphur Springs Man Jail On A Felony Drunk Driving Charge

A 56-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Friday night on a felony dunk driving charge, according to arrest reports. Jerry Wayne Green (HCSO jail photo) A state trooper stopped Jerry Wayne Green at 8:32 p.m. April 8, 2022, on State Highway 19 for a minor traffic infraction. Upon contact, the highway patrol reported seeing an open alcohol container near the center console in the Dodge 3500 and smelled a strong alcohol odor coming...

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Renovations Work Begins At Kids Kingdom
Apr09

Renovations Work Begins At Kids Kingdom

A crew from S&S makes repairs at Kids Kingdom Saturday morning, the first step in restoring the children’s playground. S&S begin renovations at Kids Kingdom Saturday, April 9, 2022 The Sulphur Springs Leadership Class has selected to rehab Mary Bonham’s Kids Kingdom in Buford Park. And just like when it was constructed 25 years ago, the community is invited to help Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Class members and...

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High Speed Chase Through Hopkins And Wood Counties Concludes With Crash
Apr08

High Speed Chase Through Hopkins And Wood Counties Concludes With Crash

A high speed chase through Hopkins and Wood Counties concluded with a crash, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite reported turning around April 4, 2022, to see if a vehicle with a broken back window had been abandoned on County Road 1196 west or if there were occupants that might need assistance. Dalton Shane Dakota Wallace (HCSO jail photo) The black Volkswagen Jetta began moving,...

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Woman Found In Possession Of Six Fake ID Cards, Suspected Ecstasy, Firearm
Apr08

Woman Found In Possession Of Six Fake ID Cards, Suspected Ecstasy, Firearm

Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley found a woman he stopped late Thursday night to be in possession of six fake ID cards from 5 others states, suspected Ecstasy and a firearm, and took her into custody on five different charges, according to arrest reports. Latira Jackson AKA Sherry Guo, Sherry Watson, Lateisha R. Jackson and Kaneca Tonya Snell (HCSO jail photo) Talley reported initiating a traffic stop on a white Hyundai Sonata at...

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Hopkins County Records – April 8, 2022
Apr08

Hopkins County Records – April 8, 2022

Land Deed Transactions Records books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Vicente Don Torres to Angelica Torres; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey.Lucina Torres and Vicente Don Torres to Diana Torres; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey.Lucina Torres and Vicente Don Torres to Angelica Torres; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey.Jennifer Overton and Mark E. Overton to Ashlen Louise Day and Steven Joseph Day; tract in the MA Bowlin...

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