From the Director’s Notebook By Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library
The 2020 Census is the buzz. What does it mean, why is it so important? Census Bureau mailed an invitation to complete the 2020 census online or by phone. The invitation included a code to identify the residence and help minimize duplicate responses. The online census portal is open now. The census is simple safe and significant for people in our community. Poor access to technology or a bad internet connection...
Emory Man Arrested On Warrant For Sex Offender Registration Violation
A 23-year-old Emory man was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements and two other warrants, according to arrest reports. Colton Lee Hooten (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers, aware of the active warrant, located Colton Lee Hooten on State Highway 19 south near County Road 1146. The 23-year-old Emory man was arrested on the warrant for not complying with sex...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News: Exceptional Nurses Recognized
Renewal Room For Hospital Staff Provided By Candy And Jimmy Jones CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur SpringsBusiness News For the week of May 12, 2020 Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 12, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: to Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. National Hospital Week 2020: Where Health Comes First National Hospital Week 2020 highlights the adage of every...
Mother’s Day ‘Wave Parade’ Hosted by Hopkins Place
On the morning of Friday May 9, 2020, a crowd from the community lined up to bring cheer and joy to the residents of Hopkins Place in Sulphur Springs. They did this by parading past in their vehicles, circling the facility, honking, waving and displaying hand-made signs of “We Love You”, “Happy Mother’s Day!” and other wishes for the special day. According to Administrator Rachel Gilbert, “among our...
Woman Caught With THC Gummies, Marijuana
May 12, 2020 – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman allegedly caught with THC gummies and marijuana during a traffic stop Sunday night, according to arrest reports. Danielle Michelle Ray (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a silver BMW around 10:30 p.m. May 10 on State Highway 11 near County Road 4784 for after noticing the license plate light was out. The vehicle...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested For DWI After A Crash
2 Reckless Driving Complaints Result In 2 Misdemeanor Arrests Two reckless driving complaints resulted in misdemeanor arrests, including a second offense driving while intoxicated charge. A Sulphur Springs man was arrested for DWI after a crash while a sick person complaint lead to a public intoxication arrest, according to reports. PI Arrest Sulphur Springs Police officers responded at 2:27 p.m. May 9 Hillcrest Drive truck stop,...
Pills, THC Oil, Stolen Gun Found In Purse During I-30 Traffic Stop
At least two different kinds of pills, THC oil in a vape device and a stolen gun were found in a purse during an Interstate 30 traffic stop early Sunday morning. Daisy Arteaga Solis (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Elijah Fite and Zack Horne reported stopping a Kia Forte at 2:31 a.m. May 10 for traveling in the left lane of Interstate 30 east at near mile marker 126 and not passing other vehicles. While...
Alliance Bank Plans To Resume Lobby Services Starting May 18
Alliance Bank plans to resume lobby services with normal pre-COVID-19 operating hours. The bank May 11 announced the lobbies will re-open starting May 18th. Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers, in a press released, stated: Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers “This was not an easy decision but, with great consideration and consultation with both federal and state guidelines, as well as, the medical community, we have decided...
Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested Following Alleged FM 269 Café Disturbance
Disturbance Results In Saltillo Man’s Arrest On Assault Charge A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was arrested following an alleged FM 269 café disturbance Saturday afternoon, according to sheriff’s reports. A Saltillo man too was jailed on a misdemeanor assault charge following a disturbance Saturday. FM 269 Café Disturbance The first disturbance was alleged to have occurred around 2:40 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Hopkins...
Possible Window Jumper Report Resulted In 2 Arrests
A report of a possible window jumper at a hotel resulted in two felony controlled substance arrests Saturday, according to police reports. Tommy McCollum (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman at 9:21 a.m. May 9 responded in the 1500 block of East Industrial Drive to a report of a possible attempt by a person to jump out a third story window at the hotel. Upon arrival, Hoffman contracted 44-year-old Tommy Ray...
