Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Second Time This Year For Violating Probation
A 40-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed for the second time this year on a warrant for violating his probation, according to arrest and jail reports. Cory Frank Horton (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro reported seeing Cory Frank Horton, a man he knew to be wanted, driving a Nissan Altima and stopped him. After having him step out of the car, Castro advised Horton of the warrant and took him into...
Wildcats Basketball Goes 1-1 in Day Two of Allen Holiday Tournament
Tuesday, Dec. 28 was a busy one for the men’s basketball team, taking on two tough opponents in Rowlett and Frisco Memorial. In the first match against Rowlett, Sulphur Springs jumped out to a 16-7 lead thanks to scoring from Parker Whisenhunt and Caleb Alexander, who finished with 22 and 16, respectively. Coach Brandon Shaver’s squad wound up ahead of the Eagles 25-18 after one thanks to the aforementioned sharp...
Construction of Fitness Court Enters Next Phase
Construction of a fitness court in Pacific Park enters the second phase this week with additional ground work. Crews were out working Tuesday morning, cementing a blue layer of the project to the concrete foundation. The project should really start taking off, now that the foundation has had the requisite month to set. The second phase of construction on the outdoor fitness court was in progress Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Pacific...
Passenger In Monday Morning Chase Held In County Jail In Lieu Of $225,000 In Bonds
Driver Who Fled Has Yet To Be Apprehended The driver who managed to get away from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies during an early morning traffic stop and Monday morning chase has yet to be located Tuesday afternoon. The 32-year-old passenger apprehended after a brief foot chase Dec. 27 remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday evening in lieu of $225,000 bond. Jose Aleman-Sandoval AKA Cristian Mejia According to arrest...
Lady Cats Basketball Gets First Wins on Season in Day Two of Kaufman Holiday Tournament
Women’s basketball got not one but two wins in day two of the Kaufman Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The Lady Cats beat Dallas Molina 34-11 to get their first on the season and followed that up with another win versus Elk Hart 40-35. Sulphur Springs wound up going 2-2 in the Holiday tourney. The women’s basketball team on day one in Kaufman on Monday, Dec. 27 fell to pool opponents West Mesquite and Tyler 59-48...
A Year In Review: 4-H Agricultural Plan In 2021
RELEVANCE By Dr. Mario Villarino, Extension Agent, [email protected] 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) projects are an important component of the county 4-H program in Texas. Currently, 63 percent of Texas 4-H members are enrolled in a livestock project. These projects provide youth with subject matter education, as well as valuable learning experiences, character education and leadership skills critical for youth....
Saputo Sewer Main Project Finishes Under Construction Budget
The City of Sulphur Springs has closed out the Saputo sewer main project, a project spanning several months but which finished under the construction budget. City officials will soon be submitting all of the documentation and paperwork for the project to the appropriate state authorities as stipulated for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program funding. Map showing the Saputo Sewer Main project This $750,000 sewer project...
Wildcats Basketball and Both Soccer Teams in Action For Tuesday Game Day
Wildcats basketball and both soccer teams are in action for Tuesday game day. Men’s basketball are locked in for day two of the Allen Holiday invitational tournament, taking on stiff competition in Rowlett and Frisco Memorial. The first game up for the men’s basketball team on Tuesday, Dec. 28 is at 2 P.M. against Rowlett. After taking on the Eagles, Coach Brandon Shaver and his Wildcats are back in action in the...
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinics, Urgent Care, Vaccine Clinics Closed Friday, Dec. 31, 2021
Business News: December 28, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Flu Shots: Do not Delay, Get Yours Today! Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-insor by appointment; to schedule, call 903.885.3181. Holiday Closings CHRISTUS Trinity...
Wildcats Basketball Beats Lake Travis 54-45 in Day One of Allen Holiday Tournament
The men’s basketball team won their opening contest of the Allen Holiday Tournament against Lake Travis 54-45 on Monday, Dec. 27. Sulphur Springs jumped out to a big lead at 21-7 in the second, but the Cavaliers began to chip away at the Wildcats lead, trailing by eight at the half 28-20. Lake Travis fought tooth-and-nail to keep up with the men’s basketball team, but Coach Brandon Shaver’s team outscored the Cavs...
