Decatur Woman Caught Driving Stolen Pickup
March 31, 2022 – A Decatur Texas woman was caught driving a stolen pickup through Sulphur Springs early Thursday morning, according to arrest reports. Sharlyne Kay Vining AKA Shell and Nichelle Vining Sulphur Springs Police Communications Operators notified Officers of a report regarding a stolen pickup. Officers reported seeing a Chevrolet Silverado with the license plate number given traveling on North Hillcrest Drive (Loop...
Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker To Be Offered Soon For Social Security Number Records
Social Security Administration – March 31, 2022 News Release The Social Security Administration announced a new policy change which will allow people to self-select their sex marker on their Social Security number record, likely beginning in the fall of 2022. The announced was made by Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi Thursday morning, March 31, 2022. “The Social Security Administration is committed to...
Wanted Sulphur Springs Man Found Sleeping In Store Parking Lot
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann reported seeing a vehicle parked in a South Broadway Street parking lot away from other vehicles. Noting it looked like one he knew a wanted Sulphur Springs man drives, he ran the license plate and confirmed it to be registered to the 49-year-old. Marcos Steven Mehlhoff (HCSO jail photo) Baumann contacted the person sleeping inside of the vehicle. He then asked him to step...
That Silk Weaving On Your Favorite Tree Is A Bagworm Infestation, Not Ornamentation
The small, silk weaving that resembles a Christmas tree ornament on your favorite tree or shrub is not decoration but an insect infestation on the trees. These bags protect the caterpillars, or larvae, pupae, female adults and eggs of bagworms (Order Lepidoptera Family Psychidae). Bagworms attack trees and shrubs including evergreens such as arborvitae, cedars, cypress, junipers, pines and spruce and broadleaved plants such as apple,...
Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27
Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup For the 2022-2023 school year will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the school. Sulphur Bluff ISD The full-day prekindergarten program for district students is designed to provide a solid foundation of school success among 4-year-olds prior to entering the regular public school program. The SBISD pre-k program goal is to reduce the probability of school failure for at-risk...
Stress Awareness Month
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] April is Stress Awareness Month. You may be thinking, “I’m totally aware of stress!” These are tough days. Everyone from young children to older adults experience stress at some point. Stress can result from issues with work, school, family, or finances. Not only does it affect our mood, but our...
Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved
A 381 agreement was approved for D6, Inc., along with contracts for legal research resources and construction of a trusty housing facility, and other items this week. 381 Agreement Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting this week approved a 381 agreement for D6, Inc., providing a tax incentive for the company to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs, Texas and expand their...
Approximately 50 Venders, Agencies Will Offer Free Health Screenings, Information April 5 At 55+ Health Fair
A 55+ Health Fair will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs’ Recreational Outreach Center (The ROC), 115 Putman St. “We will have lots of booths, giveaways and screenings that will be free for you to take advantage of,” said Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center program and marketing director. 55+ Health Fair will be held April 5, 2022, at First Baptist...
March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events Include Golf Tournament, School-Focused Lunch & Learn, Kids Kingdom Rehab Project, Marketing Seminar By Butch Burney Golfers have until noon Friday to enter the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. The morning tee time is...
Deputies Arrest Three On Felony Warrants In 2 Days
Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men on felony warrants in two days, according to arrest and jail reports. I-30 West Traffic Stop Tremont Akeem Davis AKA Tre Davis (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley reported stopping a Nissan Altima at 2:58 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, on the north Interstate 30 service road near Interstate 30 mile marker 131 for an expired registration. Upon...
