Como-Pickton CISD Board President Accepts TREA School Board of the Year Award
Board President DJ Carr this afternoon accepted Texas Rural Education Association’s School Board of the Year award on behalf the Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees. CPCISD was notified in May that the school board had been selected to receive the honor. TREA 202-21 President Randy Willis presents DJ Carr with a plaque recognizing the Como-Pickton CISD trustees as TREA’s School Board of the Year. The school board includes...
2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested For DWI On SH 154 South In Last 3 Days
Two Sulphur Springs men have been arrested on misdemeanor DWI charges in the last 3 days on State Highway 154 south in Hopkins County, including one man reported to have been driving drunk at the time of a two-vehicle crash which resulted in injuries, according to arrest reports. SH 154 South Wreck A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper responded late Saturday night to what was reported as a two-vehicle crash with injuries on...
TWC Debuts ‘Start My VR’ Online Self-Referral for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Texas Workforce Solutions News Release AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is introducing “Start My VR” an online self-referral portal for prospective vocational rehabilitation customers, providing a convenient way for individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment to inquire about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services and/or be connected to a VR staff member. “Start My VR offers individuals with...
Sulphur Springs Hotel Receives Best of Choice, Ring Of Honor Awards From Choice Hotels International
“Best of Choice” and “Ring of Honor” Awards Sulphur Springs, Texas – June 29, 2021) – The Clarion Pointe hotel of Sulphur Springs, Texas has been recognized with prestigious “Best of Choice” and “Ring of Honor” awards from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Clarion Pointe brand. Clarion Pointe Sulphur Springs receives Best of Choice award The “Best of Choice”...
Retirement Reception For KSST Sports Director Don Julian
About 60 people visited the KSST studios Monday, June 28, to help celebrate Don Julian for more than 40 years in broadcasting and to wish him well in retirement. Julian expressed appreciation for all of the community members who attended the retirement party. Among the many well wishers were local business people, elected and appointed city and county officials, the district director for a state representative, a few coaches,...
Man Accused Of Committing County Road 4791 Home Burglary
A 20-year-old rural Sulphur Springs resident is accused of committing a County Road 4791 home burglary early Saturday morning. Marco Antonio Sandoval (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 5:11 a.m. June 26, 2021, to a complaint that a male was trying to get into a CR 4791 residence. Upon arrival, Deputy Jason Lavender contacted the suspect, identified as Marco Antonio Sandoval. Sandoval...
Seagoville Woman Caught On I-30 In Stolen U-Haul Van That Reeked Of Marijuana
A 46-year-old Seagoville woman was caught Saturday driving a stolen U-Haul van that reeked of marijuana, according to arrest reports. Simetrius Dawn Kelly AKA Simetrius Dawn Browngary, Simetrius Dawn Brown, Simetrius Dawn Gary and Simetrius Dawn Garystokes (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender received the broadcast Saturday afternoon from Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy that a stolen...
Annual Seniors Ice Cream Event Comes in All Flavors!
Submitted by Karon Weatherman, Sr. Citizen Director The annual Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off will be held Tuesday, June 29th at 1:00 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. All Senior Citizens are welcome to attend. You guys don’t want to miss this FUN and TASTY Event! Here’s some features of the contest. Places will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Also we will be giving out 5 Honorable Mentions. Carriage House Manor...
Meth, Needles, Handgun Found During Traffic Stop
Methamphetamine, needles and a handgun were found during a traffic stop Friday night in Cumby, resulting in one felony arrest, deputies noted in arrest reports. Joshua Paul Lynch (HCSO jail reports) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy J. Davis reported stopping a Chevrolet Impala at 10:04 p.m. June 25, 2021, on Frisco Street at Barker Street in Cumby for a torn and unreadable temporary tag. A pat down...
Reported Gang Member who Claimed To Have No ID, Caught With Another Man’s IDs In A Vehicle Stolen From Beaumont Hotel in April
A reported gang member who claimed to have no IDs was caught with another man’s IDs. Those IDs were last seen in a vehicle stolen from a Beaumont hotel in April, according to arrest reports. Dylan Griffith, AKA D, Dillan Griffith, Dylan Gerald Griffith, Dylon Gerald Griffith, Dryan Griffith and Gringo(HCSO jail photo) Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Thomas Wallace first contacted the man around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June...
