Sulphur Springs Man Receives 18-Year Prison Sentence For Choking Assault Of His Wife
Ricky Lee Wyly II, 41, of Sulphur Springs was sentenced by 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Tuesday, Jan. 14, to 18 years in prison for the July 5, 2019, assault of his wife that impeded her breathing. Ricky Lee Wyly Assistant District Attorney Jodi Cox described the case as “a domestic violence case where a husband physically assaulted and terrorized his wife and children with his violent behaviors.” The family...
How To Assess Tree Damage After A Winter Storm
By Dr. Mario Villarino The recent winter storm left trees looking like there is no tomorrow. Major limbs have been broken or damaged, foliage has been shredded or stripped, or the bark has been torn or gouged. But what at first glance may look like mortal wounds are not necessarily fatal to a tree. Trees have an amazing ability to recover from storm damage. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the first step is to assess the...
Candidate Filing For City Council, School Elections Begins Jan. 15
Candidate filing for places on the May 2 city and school election ballots begins Wednesday. The cities of Cumby and Sulphur Springs are planning for council elections, while Sulphur Springs and Yantis school districts will hold trustees elections. Sulphur Springs City Council Candidates may file for one of six places on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council ballot. The city was scheduled to have a regular election for two places on...
SSISD Declines Requests To Amend Agreements For Arbala Solar Farm, Approve Agreement For Another
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Sulphur Springs Independent School District Monday night declined the amended agreements for one solar farm but approved those for another. SSISD school board on Dec. 10, 2018, approved an agreement for Solemio, after the Comptroller’s Officer reported it met the Chapter 313 agreement requirements, provided total employment requirement is waived. The project was to be for a...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Child Porn Charges
An investigation by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reportedly resulted in a 38-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest on two child pornography charges Monday night. The investigation was launched after sheriff’s investigators received cyber tips of suspected child pornography. The information was linked to a local internet account. During the investigation, through the legal process, the account was found to be...
3 Arrested For Violating Probation
Two Commerce men and a Sulphur Springs man were taken into custody Monday at the adult probation office on warrants. Rian Auriel Ramirez Rian Auriel Ramirez, 26, of Commerce was taken into custody Monday morning, and transported by Cpl. Todd Evans to the county jail. He was held for violation of probation on an intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury, according to arrest reports. Ramirez’s arrest Jan....
Sulphur Springs Resident Accused Of Aggravated Sexual Assault
A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody at his residence early Tuesday morning on a warrant for aggravated sexual assault, according to arrest reports. Charles Edward Horne Jr. Hopkins County sheriff’s office became involved Monday when an outcry was made by a female connected to his family alleging aggravated sexual assault, according to sheriff’s reports. The alleged victim reportedly spoke with...
Plat Request Tabled; Red Cross, Fire Protection Agreements Approved By Hopkins County Commissioners Court
January 13, 2020 – Hopkins County Commissioner Court made short work of Monday’s regular meeting, going through the agenda in about 15 minutes. Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent Johanna Hicks presents education training certificates to commissioners, recognizes judge. Plat Request The court was asked to consider approving a plat request to separate two lots in Together Good Deeds II Addition to sell. County Clerk...
