Filing Continues For Sulphur Springs City Council
Sulphur Springs City Secretary Natalie Darrow reports that only two candidates have filed for Places on the Sulphur Springs City Council as of Monday morning, January 23, 2023. Two Places, 6 & 7, are up for election on the upcoming May ballot. John A. Sellers, a current council member and previous city mayor has filed his application for candidacy for Place 7 on Sulphur Springs City Council. Tyler Law has filed his application for...
Souper Bowl Of Caring 2023
Join Hopkins County 4-H in this community food drive! They will be collecting food donations and/or monetary donations to provide to a local hunger relief organization. all efforts benefit local families who utilize local hunger relief agencies. From January 15th to February 13th, 2023 the food drive will be accepting donations at Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and Sulphur Springs Alliance Bank. for more information contact...
Dollar Store Burglary Suspect Sought in Emory
Rains County deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a burglary at the Dollar General Store in Emory early Sunday morning. A screenshot from surveillance has been provided below. Anyone who recognizes the man should call 903-473-3181, ext. 2. You can also message the Rains County Sheriff’s Office with any information. No other information is available at this time.
Paris District Road Report for Jan. 23, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 23, 2023. 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...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Considers Expanding Fireworks Sales
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court will consider adding select holidays for the sale of fireworks in Hopkins county. Currently there are only two periods in which fireworks are legally permitted to be sold, these dates are: June 24th-July 4th, Dec 20th-Jan 1st. The Commissioners Court has proposed the idea of allowing the sale of fireworks on holidays such as Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, and Memorial Day. These new...
Local 911 Is Service Down Again, Call Provided Numbers For Emergencies
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson on January 19, 2023, reported that the local 911 service is down again. City and county residents should store alternate emergency numbers to call in the event of an emergency in Sulphur Springs or Hopkins County. “Once again, we have an interruption in our area and our 911 system is not receiving all calls. Please call 903-439-3719 for city emergencies and 903-885-2768 for county...
2 Arrested on Possession Charges
January 18, 2023 – Two individuals were arrested on possession charges, a Dallas man and a woman were found to be in possession of marijuana. They tried to conceal the contraband from the arresting officer during a routine traffic stop, according to the arrest report. I-30 East Traffic Stop Cumby Police Officer Tally reported stopping a Dodge Charger at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at mile marker 111 on interstate 30 east...
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Is Looking For Volunteers
The local AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is looking for compassionate and friendly people to join our volunteer team. Many older taxpayers with low to moderate incomes miss out on credits and deductions they’ve earned because they can’t afford a tax preparation service. With the help of people like you, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax-filing help to those who need it most. We’ll provide the training and support to...
Cumby Men Jailed On Controlled Substance and Tampering With Evidence Charges
Two Cumby men were jailed on controlled substance and tampering with evidence charges early Tuesday morning, sheriff’s deputies and Cumby police alleged in arrest reports. Michael Lyle Gall(HCSO 2016 jail photo) No HCSO jail photo available for Christopher Evan Lewis Officers reported stopping the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado at 1:13 a.m. Jan. 17, 2023, on County Road 1130 at County Road 1126 for failure to signal a turn. The...
Commission Recommends Approval Of Final Plat For Ladera RV Resort, Denial Of 2 Rezoning Requests
Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening approved the final plat request submitted for Ladera RV Resort, pushing it forward with a recommendation that the City Council approve it at the regular February meeting. The city board is recommending the two rezoning requests be denied, however. Ladera RV Resort Final Plat Cole Heitman requested a final plat which will combine multiple lots into one 48.11-acre property...
