EEA Christmas Party is a Community Youth Benefit December 12 at Grays Building in Pacific Park from 4-7pm
SAVE THE DATE!! Bring your children to our YOUTH FREE CHRISTMAS PARTY ️Games️ Arts & Crafts️ Free Food/ Drinks️ Toys and much more fun! All donations are welcomed! Thanks in advance for those who have reached out to donate. As a nonprofit organization we rely on the community members for support. Thanks to those who have CONTINUED to support the activities hosted for the youth. ️ It’s always been about the...
Police Searching For Suspect In Alleged Robbery At Love’s
Sulphur Springs Police were actively searching just after 10 a.m. Friday for a suspect in what has been reported as a robbery of Love’s, just off Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. Few details have been released. The store was reportedly robbed around 9:45 a.m. Dec. 3, 2021. A suspect, described only as a white male, reportedly fled the store prior to police arrival. The suspect reportedly left in what was believed to be a maroon...
Come & Go Reception Planned For Long-Time City Attorney Jim McLeroy, Who is Retiring
A celebration will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, for Jim McLeroy, who is retiring this month from the City of Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs City Attorney Jim McLeroy The long time city attorney earlier this year let city officials know his plans to retire at the end of 2021. McLeroy has been working for about 6 months with local attorney Nate Smith, who last month was was officially approved by City Council to take over the...
Cumby Junior High OAP Finishes Second, 6 Students Earn Recognition At District Contest
The Cumby Junior High OAP cast and crew came home from the UIL District 15-AA Junior High One-Act Play competition held Thursday, Dec. 2 in Van ISD, with 7 awards. Cumby Junior High OAP students receiving All Star Cast, Honorable Mention and Outstanding Technician recognition The Cumby Junior High OAP students did an “amazing job” during their 1:30 p.m. performance, and received a 2nd Place plaque for their efforts. Six...
HCSO Seeks Information Regarding Vehicle Burglaries
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding a string of vehicle burglaries overnight Wednesday to report it to Lake Country Crime Stoppers. Several vehicle break-ins were committed Wednesday night December 1, through the early morning hours of Thursday, December 2, 2021, south of Sulphur Springs and in the city of Sulphur Springs. Tips to Crime Stoppers are handled in such a way the caller’s...
Man Allegedly Threatened Stepson With Gun During County Road 2326 Disturbance
A firearm was reportedly displayed during a County Road 2326 disturbance involving a man and stepson Wednesday night, according to arrest reports. Carroll Wayne Clark (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications operators dispatched Deputy Isaac Foley and Sgt. Tanner Steward to a rural Sulphur Springs address, where a disturbance was reported around 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2021. Upon arrival at the County Road 2326...
Tis The Season … Be Sure To Lock Vehicles To Guard Against Burglary
Tis the season, for love, peace and good will. Unfortunately, it’s also a season in which some “shop” others’ unlocked vehicles for personal gain – taking Christmas presents and valuable items left in other’s vehicles. Thus, Sulphur Springs Police Department Chief Jason Ricketson reminds everyone to secure their belongings and lock their vehicle doors when exiting them. “Don’t be an easy...
2 Women Caught Tuesday With Methamphetamine
Two women were caught Tuesday with methamphetamine at local businesses, officers allege in arrest reports. East Shannon Road Arrest While in the 1500 block of East Shannon Road, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Zack Steward saw a person slumped over the steering wheel on a white Dodge pickup parked at a gas pump at 12:47 a.m. Nov. 30, 2021. The deputies approached the truck, Wilkerson on the...
Chili Cooks Needed Dec. 10 For A Cook-Off
Chili cooks are needed Dec. 10 for a Chili Cook-Off at the Senior Citizens Center. Chili Cook-Off trophy The contest is open to anyone who wishes to dust off their apron and whip up a crock pot full of their best chili recipe to be judged and shared with senior citizens. At the beginning of the week, Senior Citizens Center Director Karon Weatherman sent out a request for additional cooks. At that point, only 5 had signed up to...
Troutt Sentenced On Injury To A Child Charge
Rollerson To Continue On Probation, With Additional Conditions Edward Faris Troutt Jr., a man accused of abusing a child and keeping her restrained in a closet, received a prison sentence Tuesday on an injury to a child charge, while Zavier Rollerson will remain on probation on an aggravated robbery charge, the judge ruled Monday in the 8th Judicial District Court. Injury To A Child Sentencing Edward Faris Troutt Jr. (HCSO jail photo)...
