Suspicious Activity Leads to Arrest of County Resident
A Hopkins County Deputy responding to a person acting suspiciously on County Road 4649 where contact was made with Matthew Scott Munden, 30, of Sulphur Springs. When the deputy noted an open container in the center console, Munden said he knew better and that he did not have his driver’s license with him. That was just the beginning. Munden was asked to pour out the alcoholic beverage and when he opened the door to do so, the deputy...
Arrest of Local Man Solves Multiple Burglaries of Motor Vehicles
An arrest Tuesday afternoon around 5:43 p.m. cleared a number of burglaries of motor vehicles in the Helm Lane Addition according to the Special Crimes Unit. The burglaries occurred during the month of March. Due to the number and frequency, the Special Crimes Unit was asked to assist Sulphur Springs patrol in the investigation. Jeremy Randall Hill, 27, of Sulphur Springs was arrested on Bill Bradford Road for a Parole Violation but...
Tuesday Groundbreaking for 150,000 Sq. Ft. Building to House Load Trail at Heritage Business Park
On a windy Tuesday, local government and civic leaders attended a ground breaking ceremony in Heritage Business Park for Load Trail. According to Tom Sellers, CEO of Alliance Bank and President of the Hopkins County Economic Development Board who served as Master of Ceremonies for the event, Load Trail is known world-wide for the manufacture of trailers and dump trailers. Mayor John Sellers and County Judge Robert Newsom gave brief...
“Forgiven: A Fairy Tale” Will Showcase Dramatic Talents of C.H.E.S.S. Students
C.H.E.S.S. stands for Christian Homeschool Educators of Sulphur Springs. The membership consists of several dozen local families who teach their children at home and benefit from C.H.E.S.S. education co-operative activities. Besides the ABC’s of basic education, C.H.E.S.S. students can choose interesting electives like journalism, computer skills, photography, writing and other subjects as well as a number of team sports....
Local Man Arrested on Possession of Child Pornography Warrant
William Harold McCarley, 58, of Sulphur Springs was a passenger in a 2006 Xterra stopped by Hopkins County law enforcement. McCarley was wanted on a Hopkins County Felony 3 warrant for Possession of Child Pornography. McCarley was arrested by Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford. Weatherford has been involved in investigating crimes against children for several years. Weatherford stated that officers had been waiting...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Hopkins and Surrounding Counties Issued Tuesday, April 3rd
A severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Northeast Texas including Hopkins County and all counties surrounding. The watch is in effect from 10:25 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon along and southeast of a Goldthwaite to Dallas to Bonham line. The best severe weather risk is expected during the mid to late afternoon hours. The primary hazard of the storms is hail and high...
AMGA Acclaim Award Recognizes the Quality and Value of Care Provided to Sulphur Springs and Northeast Texas
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, the Northeast Texas-based provider group and part of CHRISTUS Health, has been recognized with the American Medical Group Association’s (AMGA) prestigious 2017 Acclaim Award. Each year, the award, supported by AMGA Foundation, rewards a single medical group or other organized system of care that are bringing the American health care system closer to the ideal delivery model – one that is...
No Front License Plate Stop Ends in Arrest for Money Laundering
A 2017 Dodge Challenger without a front license plate was stopped near the 136 mile post on I-30 by a DPS Trooper Sunday afternoon. During the stop, Ronnelle Louis Collins, 19, of Little Rock, Arkansas was deceptive when asked questions about prior criminal activity and avoided eye contact when asked questions about the presence of drugs, weapons and money in the vehicle, according to the officer’s report. A DPS K-9 unit was called....
