Woman Accused Of Threatening Four People With A Gun
Dec21

Woman Accused Of Threatening Four People With A Gun

Deputies arrested a 56-year-old Sulphur Springs woman accused of threatening four people with a gun Sunday evening. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 1:25 p.m. December 20, 2020 at a woman’s County Road 4615 residence to what was reported as an animal complaint call involving a female pointing a gun at the complainant. Upon arrival, they contacted the complainant, his wife and their two adult daughters....

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2020 ‘Wreaths Across America’ in Sulphur Springs
Dec21

2020 ‘Wreaths Across America’ in Sulphur Springs

The annual posthumous recognition for veterans of all wars was held in cemeteries across the nation on Saturday December 19, 2020. This year, five Hopkins County cemeteries took part in the solemn event. They are Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Black Oak Cemetery. Pickton Cemetery, Greenview Cemetery and Gafford’s Chapel Cemetery. Almost 900 wreaths were placed in City Cemetery alone! Many local volunteers came together and made...

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DSHS: CHRISTUS Hospital-Sulphur Springs Is 1 Of 3 Local Sites Selected For COVID-19 Vaccine
Dec20

DSHS: CHRISTUS Hospital-Sulphur Springs Is 1 Of 3 Local Sites Selected For COVID-19 Vaccine

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs CEO Paul Harvey Thursday gave an update of the COVID-19 situation and other activities at as they relate to the hospital and associated local CHRISTUS facilities, including reports on testing and the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 Vaccine Over the last week, the CDC delivered doses of the COVID-19 to various locations across the country and state. Texas Commissioner of Health appointed an...

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Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu
Dec20

Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu

Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Chicken Cacciatore, Penne Pasta, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks Tuesday – Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets Wednesday – Honey Glazed Ham, Corn Bread Dressing,...

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Dec. 19 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities, 7 New Molecular Tests, 17 Recoveries
Dec19

Dec. 19 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities, 7 New Molecular Tests, 17 Recoveries

Texas Department of State Health Services’ Dec. 19 COVID-19 dashboard shows 7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 17 new probable cases, 16 recoveries and two fatalities. The seven new cases confirmed by molecular (PCR) testing make 70 new cases this week and 208 so far this month. Cumulatively, 1,040 Hopkins County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. That’s a 2.8 percent molecular positivity rate. The Dec....

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Lady Cats Soccer Team Nets 22 Goals During Three Shutout Scrimmage Games At The Prim Saturday
Dec19

Lady Cats Soccer Team Nets 22 Goals During Three Shutout Scrimmage Games At The Prim Saturday

The Lady Cats Soccer Team got goals from lots of different players as they won three scrimmage contests Saturday at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Lady Cats topped Terrell, 3-0. Then, they handled their JV team that was filling in for North Lamar, 11-0. The Wildcats closed out the scrimmage session with an 8-0 win over Nevada Community. Lady Cats Soccer Against Terrell, sophomore Rebekah Stanley scored two goals in the first half. The first...

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Wildcats Soccer Team Drops Scrimmage Contest At North Forney, 3-1, Friday Night
Dec19

Wildcats Soccer Team Drops Scrimmage Contest At North Forney, 3-1, Friday Night

The Wildcats Soccer Team lost a scrimmage match against North Forney, 3-1, Friday, Dec. 18, night in Forney. Edgar Salazar scored the lone Wildcats goal. David Moreno got an assist on the score. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats came out flat and just did not play. He said they struggled against wind conditions. Coach Upton called it a good learning experience. Next, the Wildcats scrimmage Greenville on Tuesday night...

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Ivory Wayne Moore
Dec19

Ivory Wayne Moore

Graveside services for Ivory Wayne Moore, 77, of Sulphur Springs will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the North Caney Cemetery with Bro. Paul Sanders officiating. Serving as Honorarypallbearers will be Timmy Allen, Kerry Wright, Johnny Wright, and Kenneth Lewis. A come and go visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Mr. Moore passed away on December 14, 2020 at CHRISTUS...

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Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Offers A Virtual Winter Concert
Dec19

Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Offers A Virtual Winter Concert

Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Director Hannah Kirby opted to have her students perform a winter concert, but instead of a live in-person performance is hosting A Virtual Winter Concert. This will allow the school to observe COVID-19 precautions at the performance venue while welcoming as many people who want to attend at their convenience. The program features beginner, intermediate and high school orchestras as well as a few...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of December 21, 2020
Dec19

Paris District Road Report for the Week of December 21, 2020

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 21, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...

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