Kenneth Sands
Kenneth Sands, 75, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Commerce. Kenneth was born in Commerce Texas on March 31st, 1943 he was born to Nannie Pearl Shirley and Lee Arthur Sands. He was a property manager for USA mobile home park and was in wood working. He was married to Mildred Christine Taylor Sands and was a United States Army veteran. Kenneth enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with the family. His...
Sicard Sentenced to 15 Years
Justin Blaine Sicard, 28, of Winnsboro was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. Sicard accepted a plea agreement presented by Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. Sicard faced one count of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone and one count of Possession of a...
King & Brown Enterprises Faith-Based Movie ‘The Golden Voices’ to Premiere in Sulphur Springs Sept. 22
September 13, 2018 – Eric A. King and Kerry Wright are inviting everyone to view “The Golden Voices : When Music is Your Only Hope” at the premiere screening in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday September 22, 2018 at 7pm at Shannon Oaks Church. Prior to the red-carpet event, the audience will be treated to musical entertainment by local youth. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 per child at Shannon Oaks Church, or...
PJC-Sulphur Springs: Coffee and Crafts
COFFEE/CRAFTSStudents at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center enjoy an extra-curricular activity called “coffee and crafts.” The event provides free coffee and an artist canvas board for each student participating. Above PJC Student Activities Coordinator Taylor Cooper looks on as Alexis Foster of Sulphur Springs, left, and Laura Willets of Yantis begin their paintings.
Hearts of Life Presents Joe for Adoption
Joe is approximately 4 months old and is believed to be a Treeing Walker Coonhound. Joe is very smart and very playful. His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter & rabies shot. If you would like to meet him or have any questions, please call Hearts of Life Animal Rescue at 903-439-5019, email [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife
Baggie of Meth Found in Woman’s Mouth
A Sulphur Springs Woman attempted to hide a clear baggie containing Methamphetamine in her mouth during an arrest early Thursday morning. A Hopkins County Deputy observed a vehicle parked on County Road 4703 with no lights on. With consent to search the vehicle, the deputy found two glass pipes commonly used to smoke meth in the backseat inside a purse. Two individuals in the vehicle were transported to Hopkins County Jail for the...
Morgan Sentenced to 25 Years in TDJC for Burglary of a Habitation
Amber Michelle Morgan, 36, was sentenced yesterday to 25 years TDCJ for Burglary of a Habitation. She was on parole for burglary of a habitation at the time she committed new burglaries. Because of her prior prison sentence, the punishment range in this case was enhanced from 2 to 20 years in prison to 5 years to life. According to Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison, if Morgan commits another felony in the future, she will be...
Three Arrested for Possession of Meth at Apartment
Sulphur Springs Police were called to a location in the 1400 block of Industrial Drive at approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday regarding suspicious activity. Three individuals were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram following a consent to search the apartment. During the search, two glass pipes commonly used to smoke Methamphetamine were found along with a clear plastic baggie containing a...
28 Wheels and Tires Stolen; Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance
Sometime between 5 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thursday, a total of 28 wheels and tires for heavy trucks were stolen from 4-T Manufacturing located at the Old Whiteman Tire on Highway 11 E in Pickton. Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford told KSST News the tires and wheels were likely taken in the early morning hours Thursday. Tires similar to those taken in theft at 4-T Manufacturing Weatherford asks the public to...
Man in Camouflage Near SSMS In Police Custody
An adult male dressed in camouflage and camouflage face paint is in police custody Thursday morning after he was found in a field behind the Sulphur Springs Middle School. At approximately 8 a.m., a SSISD Police Officer alerted Sulphur Springs Police to the presence of a suspicious individual behind the school. The school went into a soft lockdown according to Rusty Hardin, SSISD Communications Director. A soft lockdown is a security...
