Video Presentation: Wildcat Band Squad-Off
SSHS Band Squad-off is an exciting moment for band members, family, and friends of the Wildcat Band. The band presented their first number for their half-time show and then competed by squad in a skills...
Everyone is Invited to Revival at Calvary Baptist Church August 19-22
Pastor Garry Jordan and the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church at 130 Lee Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas is inviting everyone to attend a series of Revival services beginning Sunday August 19, 2018. Larry Jordan will serve as Evangelist for the eight services. During this Revival, the Jordan brothers are encouraging former members to revisit Calvary Baptist Church. In fact, past members are especially invited for Monday’s...
Michigan Man Arrested for Large Amount of THC
Bradley Adam Dunn, 30, of Garden City Michigan was stopped by a Hopkins County Deputy for multiple traffic violations at the 138 mile marker Friday morning at approximately 2 a.m. Dunn had in his possession 195-grams of packaged THC. When speaking with Dunn during the stop, the deputy noted a clear glass cylinder containing a gold liquid believed to be THC. Dunn admitted that the cylinder was a THC cartridge. A probable cause search...
Mt Vernon Man Arrested for Assault at Local Hospital
A disturbance in the Emergency Room at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital led to the arrest of Lemanuel Rodriguez-Vazquez, 23, of Mt Vernon. When SSPD officers arrived at the ER, the found Rodriguez-Vasquez had physically assaulted two paramedic staff members with a closed fist. The staff members showed visible bodily injuries. When medically cleared, Rodriguez-Vazquez was arrested on two counts of Assault Public Servant and is held in...
Trustees Build Sidewalk from Jail to New Courtroom at Law Enforcement Center
In a cost saving step, Hopkins County Jail Trustees, assisted by a local contractor, are finishing the sidewalk that will connect the new court room to the back of the jail. The cost of the sidewalk was $2,500 instead of $25,000, according to the Sheriff’s Office. This will provided easy access to the back of the new court room so inmate will not have to be transported to the court house on the square. Now the inmate will be...
Transplanting Plants By Mario Villarino
If you haven’t already done so, this is the time to begin sowing seeds for fall transplants. According to horticulturist from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, starting seeds in august allow you to have pansies, calendulas, Johnny-jump-ups, flowering cabbage, lettuce and other cool season transplants ready to plant in the garden in September or early October. If starting your own transplants has been disastrous for you in the...
School’s Back: Equip Your Child By Johanna Hicks
School’s Back! Equip Your Child With the start of school, many students are looking forward to seeing their friends, meeting their new teachers, and getting back into a daily routine. Equip your student to have a successful year. Also, teach your child to be a buddy, not a bully. Do you remember the school bully who went around teasing and threatening you or your classmates? Remember how you felt? ...
Friday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 95 with heat index near 102; Low: 76; Wind: Southwest 5-10 mph
Certification Test At End of Summer Term for PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Class
TESTING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Nicky Cline looks on as Welding Instructor John Plemons, left, and CWI Inspector Danny Rejda inspect her certification test project at the end of the summer semester. To learn more about the welding project at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, call 903-885-1232.
David Trollinger
Funeral service for David Trollinger, age 75, of Yantis, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Central Baptist Church on Saturday, August 18, 2018, with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating and Rev. Fred Randles assisting. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel with Pine McQuay, Victor Lopez, Carmelo Lopez, Kyle Wittmer, Matt McDaniel, Kaden Trollinger serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...
