Attempted Theft of High Value Sports Car Results in Arrest of Two Suspects
May 10, 2024 – The investigation continues into the matter of an attempted car theft of a white Porsche from a County Road 4760 residence. Shannon Nicole Struss aka ‘Nikki Nicole’ and Jeremy Malcom Record Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned neighbor shortly before midnight Thursday. The caller reported suspicious activity occurring at the location. Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies...
Kara Michelle Hampton
It is with immense sorrow and infinite love that we mourn the loss of Kara Michelle Hampton of Sulphur Springs, Texas, on March 21, 2024, at the age of 40 years. Kara is survived by her cherished sons, Isaiah Miguel Orletti of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Kodi Lee Liggins of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 2003, Kara welcomed her oldest son and first gift from God, Isaiah Orletti. Making him a big brother, she welcomed her second special...
Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Will Perform Final Show of the Year Friday
May 9, 2024 – Sulphur Springs High School Theatre will perform their final show of the year this Friday, May 10th, at 7pm in the SSHS Auditorium. Directed by senior Talley Brown (who also acts in the production), and featuring many of the graduating seniors: Caroline Prickette, Addison Bradley, Oliver Falter, and Kaela Gardner—supported by Aiden Woodard, Aspen Mayhew, and Emma Boatman, Hallelujah Girls is a hilarious and...
Bruce Lee Waldrop
Bruce Lee Waldrop6-5-1976 to 5-8-2024. Bruce passed away 5-8-2024 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Tx. He was preceded in death by his Mother Regina Vaughn, brother Gerald Ray Waldrop Jr., his nephew Nathaniel Waldrop. his Aunt Mary Vaughn Bryan, Grandparents Elmer and Lola Mae Waldrop and Calvin and Bonnie Vaughn. Bruce is survived by his father and stepmother Gerald and Carol Waldrop Sr of Riesel, Tx, daughters Jamie...
Mother’s Day Tea and Spa on Friday
May 8, 2024 – Stop by the Sulphur Springs Senior Center on Friday to celebrate Mother’s Day. There will be tea, cucumber sandwiches and sweets. It all starts at 10AM on Friday.
Gov. Abbott Slams Proposal to Give Federal Government More Control Over National Guard
May 7, 2024 – Gov. Greg Abbott is lambasting the Biden administration over a new proposal that would allow the United States Air Force to transfer Air National Guard units without gubernatorial approval. The proposal would allow the Air Force to transfer Air National Guard units without the approval of governors.In a letter to President Joe Biden, Abbott expressed his opposition to the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report for April 2024
CLAIMS – We had one minor workers’ compensation claim and no liability claims in April. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have applied for a $250,000 grant from the General Land Officeto help pay for the plan. They require an amendment to our Financial Management Policybefore they approve the grant. The amendment is on the agenda. COLLEGE STREET – We are on the home stretch. I still think we will have the street open by June 01.HOLIDAY DRIVE –...
Callie Singleton
Funeral service for Callie Singleton, age 80, formerly of Quinlan, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Cross Country Cowboy Church in Sulphur Springs, TX with Rowdy France and Levi Barcus officiating. Interment will follow at Quinlan IOOF Cemetery with Colt Baxter, Khal France, Chad Jones, Travis Singleton, Layne Singleton, and Kaleb Baxter serving as pallbearers and Eli Russell as honorary pallbearer. Visitation...
OSHA Urges First Responders, Recovery Crews, Public to Protect Themselves from Hazards After Recent Tornados and Floods
May 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds first responders, recovery workers and people living in areas of Oklahoma and Texas hit by recent storms including flooding and tornados, to be vigilant amid hazards associated with storms including, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris. Storm recovery hazards may involve dangers related to restoring...
CHRISTUS Health Recognizes Stroke Month
Know the signs of a strokeMay 7, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging people to know the signs of a stroke, which affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke and that every 3 minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of stroke. “Your readiness to spot the stroke warning...
