SCU Investigation Results In Arrest
July 8, 2020 – A SCU investigation resulted in the arrest Tuesday evening of a Sulphur Springs man on one controlled substance and tampering with evidence charges, and two warrants. Jackson Blaze Gilreath Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit began an investigation of Jackson Blaze Gilreath for suspected narcotic possession or distribution. During the investigation the SCU investigators purchased narcotics then obtained...
Free Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Offered Today
Free walk-up COVID-19 testing is currently being offered at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Testing started at 9 a.m. today (July 8). No pre-registration is required, just show up and walk up to the testing site. Testing is scheduled through 4 p.m., however, test administrators only have enough oral swabs to conduct 300 tests. So tests will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis, until the end of the testing period...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 8, 2020
Christus Mother Frances is the Community Partner MENU Shepherd’s Pie Okra and Tomatoes (recipe is from a family friend in Houston) Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Slices Peach Cobbler Crisp DINNER BELL cares about the people of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. PLEASE WEAR MASKS in PUBLIC. WASH your HANDS OFTEN and STAY SIX FEET from other persons. STAY HEALTHY! Covered Driveway where you can pickup your...
2 Sulphur Springs Men Jailed Twice In 2 Weeks
Two Sulphur Springs men were jailed Tuesday for the second time in 2 weeks, according to jail and arrest reports. Cameron Clay Fountain Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Kevin Lester and Justin Wilkerson were made aware a wanted person was at a South League Street address. Upon arrival, they reported finding 37-year-old Cameron Clay Fountain and 29-year-old Jose Ismael Cuevas standing outside with other people. Both men were...
City National Bank Again Restricting Access To Lobby Services In All Branches
As of July 8th, 2020, City National Bank will once again restrict access to any lobby in their branches. Those customers with any business that requires being in the lobby, may call that branch for an appointment. All drive thru locations will be open regular hours. Customers are also encouraged to use online tools or CNB’s digital app as well as ATMs. This action is to better ensure the health and safety of the customers and...
City Of Sulphur Springs Establishes Small Business Assistance Program In Response To COVID-19
Applications Available Online And Will Be Accepted Beginning At 8 a.m. July 8 Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night authorized the establishment of a small business assistance program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualifying small Sulphur Springs businesses can download the application starting Tuesday evening from the COVID-19 Business Resources menu on the City of Sulphur Springs’ website to seek up to $2,500 in...
Brashear Man Arrested On Violation Of Probation Warrant
A 57-year-old Brashear man was arrested at 9:03 a.m. Monday on a violation of probation warrant. Shannon Jay White (HCSO jail photo) On July 6, 2020, an Adult Probation officers notified Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications operators that Shannon Jay White was at the probation office and had committed a probation violation. Deputy Zack Horne transported White to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violating...
July 7 COVID-19 Update: 2 New Positive Cases In Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 4 p.m. Monday, July 7th, reported they’d been notified of 2 more new positive COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. One was reported late last night and another today, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. That brings the total of positive COVID-19 cases reportedly since March for Hopkins County to 73. Of those, 50 Hopkins County patients have recovered. That leaves 23...
DCTF Magazine Picks Former Wildcat McSheffery’s Commerce 6th in District
Former Wildcat football standout and assistant coach John McSheffery is readying for his first year as a head coach at nearby Commerce. Coach McSheffery played safety on the Wildcats State Champion team in 2008. He also played college football at West Texas A&M in Canyon and was a Wildcats assistant coach for three seasons. Coach McSheffery then was an assistant in Commerce for three years before getting the head coaching job...
Powdery Mildew Symptoms of Cucurbits (Cucumbers, Squash, Watermelons)
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources Powdery mildew symptoms of cucurbits first appear in as pale, chlorotic spots on leaves that soon turn powdery-white in appearance (fungal spores) and spread to petioles and stems. The disease starts on the crown and lower leaves, mainly on the under-leaf shaded surface. Young plants may turn yellow, stunted, and may die. Severely...
