Lady Cats Defeat Lindale 57-35
The Lady Cats’ basketball team had a good game in many ways as they defeated Lindale, 57-35 Tuesday evening (January 8) at Lindale. The Lady Cats are now 1-1 in district play and 19-4 for the season. Coach Brittney Tisdell said every member of the team got to work on the press against the Lady Eagles. She said defensively the Lady Cats played really well and that secured the win. Coach Tisdell said on offense, working against...
City Council January Session: ISO Rating, Bid Approved for Summer Paving Program
During the Tuesday, January 8th Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, the council heard a report from the Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Assistant Fire Marshall David James, conducted public hearings for annexation of two business parks, approved updating various electrical, building, and maintenance codes, discussed savings on tax notes sale and Certificates of Obligation, and received bids for the summer paving...
Second Annexation Public Hearings Set for Wednesday, January 9, 2019; First Hearing Results
The first public hearings for Annexation of Pioneer Business Park and Heritage Business Park were conducted Tuesday night, January 8th during the Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council. A hearing for each business park was conducted and the second public hearings for each will be Wednesday , January 9th, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 210 North Davis Street. Proposed Annexation of Heritage Business...
Wildcat Soccer Ties Nevada Community Tuesday; Longview Tournament Next
The Wildcats’ soccer team and Nevada Community battled to a 1-1 tie in non-district game at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night (January 8). The Braves scored first on a goal from Gabriel Murillo at 18:09 in the first half. The Wildcats got the equalizer from Alejandro Diosdado assisted by Enrique Arellano at 27:32 in the second half. The Wildcats threatened to take the lead with several close calls in the game’s final...
Saltillo Lions Lose; Lady Lions Win in Avinger
Avinger 55, Saltillo Lions Basketball 48 The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team opened district play with a 55-48 loss against Avinger Tuesday (January 8). The Lions fell behind at the half 30-19. Despite outscoring Avinger 29-23 in the second half, the Lions could not make up the first half deficit. Chris Boekhorst led the Lions with 18 points. Matthew Gurley scored 15 points. Andrew Redburn and Ben Moore had 6 points each, Edi...
Mayor Proclaims January 20-26, 2019 “School Choice Week”
During a January 8th Special Session of the Sulphur Springs City Council, Mayor John Sellers proclaimed January 20-26, 2010 “School Choice Week”. CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, all children in the City of Sulphur Springs should have access to the highest quality education possible; and WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur Springs recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report January 8, 2019
CROSSTOWN TRAIL – Construction continues on the Hopkins County Civic Center grounds. The Capital Construction division installed 200 linear feet of pathway and a retaining wall on the Civic Center grounds. SUNSET STREET – We have been waiting for bids for the rock. They came in today. Now our grant writer will review the bids for compliance with the grant requirements. Once we approve the bids we will get started on the...
Woman Speeding on Highway 11 Arrested for DWI 3rd
A vehicle traveling at a speed of 79 miles per hour on State Highway 11 East was observed by a Hopkins County Deputy. He conducted a traffic stop at a convenience store in Como where Teresa Pryor, 60, of Sulphur Springs, failed a sobriety test and, later, a blood alcohol test showed her above the legal limit. It was her third arrest for Driving While Intoxicated, a State Jail Felony. Pryor is in Hopkins County Jail charged with DWI...
Local Woman In Possession of Meth When Arrested on Warrant for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance
Surveillance at a residence on Middle Street in Sulphur Springs ended when Sabrina Rochelle “George” Plafcan, 49, drove away from her residence. A felony traffic stop by the Special Crimes Unit allowed them to serve a warrant for her arrest. She also had approximately 2-grams of methamphetamine on her person, which was found as she was booked into Hopkins County Jail. Plafcan also told officers there was additional meth in...
