COVID-19 Update: 1 New Hopkins County Case July 28
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported 1 new positive COVID-19 case as of 5 p.m. July 28, after skipping one day without any new cases having been reported for Hopkins County. There have also been six additional patient recoveries. There are three patients in the COVID-19 unit. No additional information about those cases was available, Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley reported. Daily...
NETBIO Changes Sale Days and Requirements
Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO)Public Information Services NETBIO changes sale days, weaning requirements The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) has announced a new sale day and new weaning requirements for cattle entered into the pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale. Beginning in 2021 NETBIO board members have decided to change the sale days from the third Wednesdays to the third Fridays...
SSMS Places In Top 5 At Destination Imagination Virtual Global Finals
As is the case with most events and celebrations this year, the Destination Imagination Global Virtual Global finals was impacted by COVID-19. This year there was a virtual event, and the Sulphur Springs Middle School Technical team rose to the challenge. The SSMS students finished fourth in their challenge at the Destination Imagination Virtual Globals finals did not require prior involvement or advancement While 6 SSMS teams placed...
Sulphur Springs ISD Day Camp Extended Through August
Sulphur Springs ISD Day Camp for children ages 5-11 is being extended for four additional weeks this summer. SSISD on Thursday adopted an amended calendar pushing the start of school back to Sept. 1. This should allow district staff to better prepare for the upcoming school year and all possible contingencies and required measures due to COVID-19. The district announced Monday that Day Camp will now continue from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30...
The Edge Beneficial For Lady Cats Basketball Attendees
The Edge for Lady Cats’ high school and middle school basketball players ended last week, July 20-24. Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell, in her third year in Sulphur Springs, said The Edge was good even though varsity numbers were low. She said the ones who came showed major improvement. She said they ended up looking so much better and were able to do some really good things. Coach Tisdell said the players showed...
Drug Paraphernalia, Weapon Found During Traffic Stop
Drug paraphernalia and a weapon were reportedly found during a traffic stop early Sunday morning near the Hopkins-Hunt County line, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward reported stopping a Chevrolet Cavalier at 2:45 a.m. July 26, 2020 due to prior knowledge the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. Kayla Nicole Williams Upon contact, Steward reported asking the driver and...
Possible Robbery Complaint At Auto Zone Resulted In Two Controlled Substance Arrests
A call that started out as a possible robbery complaint at AutoZone resulted in two controlled substance arrests early Sunday morning. No HCSO jail photos available for Terryl Lane Webb Jr. or Christopher Alexander Graves Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at AutoZone to a report of a possible robbery in progress around 8:15 a.m. July 26, 2020. Officers contacted a 31-year-old Santa Fe, New Mexico man who claimed a man inside...
Hicks: Breakfast: A Great Way to Power up Your Day
By Johanna Hicks Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; [email protected] I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of students on the topic of breakfast. They had a great time and seemed to learn a lot. Then it dawned on me – adults need the same...
August 2 Deadline to Register Students for CANHelp Back to School Fair
CANHelp is planning a drive-by Back to School Fair on Friday August 7, 2020 at Sulphur Springs Middle School from 3-6pm. However, the deadline for families to register for the backpacks with school supplies is nearing. With 775 students already on the list to receive the free assistance, sign-ups must be completed by August 2 so that everyone can be served. Donations from the public will also make this massive project a reality. This...
Man Accused Of Choking Girlfriend, Teen Accused Of Hitting Stepfather With Flashlight
Two separate disturbances resulted in two men being arrested July 24, 2020 for assault. One man was accused of choking his girlfriend and the other allegedly hit his stepfather with a flashlight, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. County Road 1100 Disturbance Jason Scott Heddens Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 4:06 p.m. July 24 to County Road 1100 to a disturbance. A man allegedly hit his...
