Mount Pleasant Man Arrested For Trespassing At Sulphur Springs Hospital
Sulphur Springs Police Department patrol car A 38-year-old Mount Pleasant man was taken into custody for trespassing at the hospital health complex. Sulphur Springs police were dispatched Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6, to the hospital property, where they were requested to issue a criminal trespass warning to prohibit him from returning, the arresting officer noted in reports. The man was reportedly found in the chapel and escorted...
United Way Final Report Meeting Shares Great News with a $184,750.13 Total!
The final report meeting for the 2019 Hopkins County United Way Campaign was held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Executive Secretary Susan Berning stated “On behalf of Campaign Chairs Beverley and Bill Owens, I am very pleased to report our Campaign total is $184,750.13! As always, the total is official only after money is counted and pledges recorded.” The 2019 goal was $165,000 and that goal was surpassed again this...
Author Visit at SS Public Library on November 12
Sulphur Springs Public Library will present author Rebecca Dwight Bruff on Tuesday November 12 at 10:30 am. Her book, Trouble the Water is available at The Sweet Grind and for checkout at the library. This book was inspired by the larger-than-life true story of Robert Smalls, the first African American hero of the Civil War. According to Librarian Hope Cain, Rebecca will inspire us with Robert Small’s story and will be available for...
Chamber Connection For Nov. 7, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO/president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report
MANAGER’S REPORT Presented to the City Council on Nov. 5, 2019 SUNSET STREET – The Capital Construction crew has installed 500’ of new curb and gutter, 5 new driveway approaches, 240’ of the concrete street, approach for Houston Street, asphalt for the tie-in at Finney Street and Van Sickle Street. The project is now complete. CONNALLY STREET – Approximately 2,150’ or 80% has been cement stabilized. The excavation is completed and...
Hopkins County Jury Sentences Man to Life In Prison For Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child
Juan Domingo Ramirez A Hopkins County jury sentenced Juan Domingo Ramirez, 33, to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young child Wednesday, Nov. 6. The jury deliberated for a little over an hour Wednesday morning before finding Ramirez guilty of the charge. The offense carries a range of punishment from 25 years to life in the penitentiary. Later Wednesday, the jury deliberated again for a little over an hour before...
Scrap Tire Agreement, Park Drilling Ordinance Among Matters Address By Sulphur Springs City Council
An ordinance amendment which will increase the city’s chances of obtaining a grant was given approved, on first reading, by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night. Sulphur Springs City Hall, 201 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas Also approve by the council Tuesday night were resolutions adopting a fund balance policy, in support of a local apartment group’s application for funding assistance for renovations and...
Sign Up for Party Primary Election Begins Nov. 9
The first day to sign up is Nov. 9. The Republican Party of Hopkins County will be conducting a sign up at the Hopkins County Courthouse in the court room on the second floor at 9 a.m. Saturday, according to Hopkins County Republican Party Chairman Donnie W. Wisenbaker. Anyone who wishes to run for a local public office in the Republican Primary, should bring a completed application along with sign up fees or petition. Before signing...
Coach Owens Comments on Senior Night and North Forney at Weekly Media Gathering Wednesday
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens at his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning (November 6) called Senior Night special and emotional. The Wildcats will honor seniors Friday before their game against North Forney at Gerald Prim Stadium. Coach Owens added he finds Senior Night to be enjoyable. He said all the Wildcats’ coaches will interact with the senior players before the game Friday. Coach Owens said North Forney still...
Sulphur Bluff Volleyball Opens Playoffs With 3-0 Win Over Yantis
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears played a strong match Tuesday (November 5) at Harts Bluff and defeated Yantis, 3-0 in a Class 1A Region III bi-district playoff. The score was 25-14, 25-14 and 25-12. Lady Bears Coach Zandra Peyton said the win secured the title of bi-district and area champs for Sulphur Bluff. The Lady Bears also won their 20th game of the season. For the Lady Bears, Alley Collett had 25 service points, 1 kill and 16...
