Lady Cats Cross Country Is 2nd At LeTourneau Meet Saturday, Wildcats Finish 5th
Sep28

Lady Cats Cross Country Is 2nd At LeTourneau Meet Saturday, Wildcats Finish 5th

One team has been very hard for the Lady Cats Cross Country Team to beat this season and again Saturday Lufkin was the only team to outperform the Lady Cats at a meet at LeTourneau University in Longview. The Wildcats ended up 5th in their competition. The Wildcats ran first on a course that Sulphur Springs Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks called a very legitimate 5K course. Coach Hicks said his Wildcats continued to show improvement....

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4 Arkansas Men Arrested On Controlled Substance, Marijuana Charges Following High Speed Chase
Sep28

4 Arkansas Men Arrested On Controlled Substance, Marijuana Charges Following High Speed Chase

Four Arkansas men were arrested on controlled substance and marijuana charges following a high speed chase on Interstate 30 Saturday evening, according to arrest reports. Jesse J. Anderson and Aamir Devarious Williams (HCSO jail photos) Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde reported the Acura TL first caught his attention as it sped by on Interstate 30 at 100 miles per hour before 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020....

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Early Voting Location Change, Election Grant Approved By Commissioners Court
Sep28

Early Voting Location Change, Election Grant Approved By Commissioners Court

Hopkins County Commissioner Court made short work of the Sept. 28 meeting agenda, working through the entire agenda in 17 minutes. Among the items considered were an OSSF fee amendment, an early voting location change for the Nov. 3 elections, an elections assistance grant, inmate housing agreement with Rockwall County and a down payment on vehicles for the sheriff’s office. Early Voting Location Change Hopkins County...

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Sept. 28-Oct. 2 Meal A Day Menu
Sep27

Sept. 28-Oct. 2 Meal A Day Menu

Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2020 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Smothered Beef Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Tuesday — Ham and Potato Casserole, California Blend Vegetables and a Roll Wednesday — Mexican Quesadilla Casserole,...

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Sheriff’s Office Asks For Help For Deputy Whose Home Was Damaged By Fire
Sep26

Sheriff’s Office Asks For Help For Deputy Whose Home Was Damaged By Fire

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Saturday afternoon put out request to the community for help for a deputy and his family in their time of need. “Last night our deputy, Aaron Chaney who was on duty at the time, heard Sulphur Springs respond to a structure fire at his address. Please help us rally and support this family as he continues to serve our community,” HCSO posted on the department’s Facebook page....

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Pittsburg Man In Custody On Warrants For Violating Probation, Parole
Sep26

Pittsburg Man In Custody On Warrants For Violating Probation, Parole

A 23-year-old Pittsburg man was in custody Saturday morning on warrants for violation probation and parole, according to arrest and jail reports. Calum Len Foldenauer (HCSO jail photo) Calum Len Foldenauer reportedly reported to the lobby of Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, where Cpl. Todd Evans and Deputy Jason Lavender took him into custody at 4:10 p.m. Sept. 25 on a warrant for violation of parole –theft of aluminum,...

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Commerce Woman Jailed On Aggravated Assault Warrant
Sep26

Commerce Woman Jailed On Aggravated Assault Warrant

A 42-year-old Commerce woman was jailed on an aggravated assault warrant Friday afternoon. Tabatha Nicole Winston (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman was made aware of the outstanding warrant for Tabatha Nicole Winston’s arrest. Hoffman went to Winston’s place of work on Airport Road and took the woman into custody just before 4 p.m. Sept. 25 on the Hunt County charge. Winson remained in Hopkins...

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2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested For Aggravated Robbery
Sep26

2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested For Aggravated Robbery

September 26, 2020 – Two Sulphur Springs men were arrested for aggravated robbery early Thursday morning, according to sheriff’s and jail reports. Zackery Austin Hill (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies M. Poindexter and Kevin Lester and Sgt. Tanner Steward were dispatched at 3:42 a.m. Sept. 24 to FM 2297 near Pryor Lane, where a male allegedly had a gun pulled on him, then was hit and robbed...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of September 28, 2020
Sep26

Paris District Road Report for the Week of September 28, 2020

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 28, 2020. 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 as...

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Wildcats Football Team Opens 2020 Season With Road Loss Against Frisco Wakeland, 38-10
Sep26

Wildcats Football Team Opens 2020 Season With Road Loss Against Frisco Wakeland, 38-10

The Wildcats Football Team had a tough start to the 2020 season losing a one-sided game, 38-10 against Frisco Wakeland at Toyota Stadium in Frisco Friday night, September 25. The Wolverines put points on the board in every quarter. Wakeland got off to a good start taking the opening kickoff and going 75 yards for a touchdown. Talented Wolverine running back Jared White got the game’s first score on a 5-yard run. Wakeland was up...

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