POSTPONED: Official Unveiling Of New Attraction In Pacific Park Is Postponed
The unveiling of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, has been postponed. The City of Sulphur Springs had planned to hold the opening on Friday, March 11, but due to predictions of potential snow and other wintery weather city officials made the decision to postpone the unveiling. City officials are potentially looking at Friday morning, March 25, as...
5 In Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants March 2-8, 2022
At least five people were in Hopkins County on felony warrants March 2-8, 2022, two on jail transfers, two following traffic stops and one inmate served with an addition warrant, jail and arrest reports show. Jail Transfers Destiny Rose Scott AKA Annee Rose Cunningham (HCSO jail photo Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Frank Tiemann traveled Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to Harris County jail, where Destiny Renee Scott was being...
Chamber Connection – March 9: Golf Tourney, Kids Kingdom Rehab, Marketing Speaker, After Hours Mixer Among Upcoming Activities
By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Get your registration in now for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. Last year, we had 35 teams participate in the fun day of golfing, and we hope to have more this year. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the...
Date Nights & Annoying Quirks
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Johanna Hicks If you have kept up with my columns, you know that I am an advocate for strong marriages. Strong marriages make strong families and strong families make strong communities. I know there are circumstances that are beyond control, but for the most part, marriages can be enhanced in many...
3 Jailed On Controlled Substance Charges Following Traffic Stops, 1 Served Related Warrant
At least 3 people have been jailed in the last 4 days on controlled substance charges following traffic stops, and another was taken into custody on a controlled substance related warrant, according to police and sheriff’s reports. FM 275 South Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite reported stopping a Honda Accord at 2:33 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2022, on FM 275 south for a traffic violation. Upon contact...
Woman Who Allegedly Threw A Cast Iron Pot, Used Belt and Buckle Arrested On Assault Charge
Two Others Also Jailed On Assault Charges Disturbances lead to two misdemeanor assault arrests, while a man turned himself in on a felony assault charge. A Pickton woman allegedly threw a cast iron pot through a window and struck a male with a belt and belt buckle Friday, while a Sulphur Springs man was accused Sunday evening of assaulting the person he’s dating. Jail Commitment A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man at 6 p.m....
SSHS Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Mock Murder Trial Performed At Courthouse
A Sulphur Springs High School jury found a defendant guilt during a mock murder trial performed at Hopkins County Courthouse Tuesday morning. The mock trial is an annual event conducted to allow SSHS students to practice in a real courtroom things they’ve learned in class as part of the pretend case. Students are selected to serve as witnesses, court bailiffs, prosecuting and defense attorneys, victims or those connected to...
American Legion, VFW Hosting March 12 Blood Drive
American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8560 will host a blood drive in the Carter BloodCare bus in Brookshire’s parking lot May 1, 2021 American Legion Post 66 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 are hosting the Carter BloodCare bus Saturday in Brookshire’s parking lot, 809 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs. The March 12 blood drive will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every donation is appreciated. Donor Eligibility Blood...
Kyle Man Leads Police On 30-Mile Vehicle Chase On I-30 East Through 2 Counties
A 22-year-old Kyle man lead Cumby Police and multiple officers from other agencies on a 30-mile vehicle chase along Interstate 30 through Hopkins County and into Franklin County Saturday afternoon. Mark Sherrin (HCSO jail photo) Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported the black Dodge Charger first caught his attention around 3:15 p.m. March 5, 2022, because the vehicle’s front window tint “exceeded the AS-1 line”...
Figuring Out What Causes A Muddy Pond, What To Do About It
Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Ag./NR A frequent complaint of pond owners, especially after filling newly constructed ponds, is a muddy, dirty, or turbid appearance. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, many owners wish for clear sparkling waters, but are instead greeted by muddy ponds containing water that resembles chocolate milk. Turbid water, or turbidity, is caused by suspended...
