A True Texas Game…Meet Winter 42 Tournament Winners
There were 26 Teams entered for the Winter 42 Tournament held on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. Numerous spectators were there to support their favorites players of the popular domino game which originated in Texas. Tournament Winners are: 1st Place – Josh Boatman and Trey Hinton 2nd Place – Anne McConnell and Larry Wayne Conner 3rd Place – Joey and Ronnie Martin 4th Place – Cameron Bain and Noe...
Meth in Plain View Adds to Charges for Local Man
When Hopkins County Deputies made contact with David Oneal Oxford, Jr, 44, of Sulphur Springs to serve and active felony warrant, Oxford granted consent for deputies to enter his residence. While inside the residence, a plastic bag containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was in plain view. Oxford is in Hopkins county Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but...
Texarkana Man Arrested for Drugs, Weapons
A traffic stop at the 132 mile-marker on I-30 by DPS resulted in the arrest of Patrick Tripler O’Connor, 50, of Texarkana. The odor of marijuana was smelled by the trooper and a probable cause search found 3.8 ounces of marijuana, 35 dose units of oxycontin, 1 dose of hydrocodone and 2 semi-automatic handguns. O’Connor is charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams,...
Yantis Man Arrested for Theft With Two or More Previous Conviction
William Johnnie Johnson, 71, of Yantis was detained by Loss Prevention at a local discount store after he passed the last point of purchase without paying for merchandise. A records check showed he has been convicted of three or more previous thefts. He is charged with Theft of Property under $2500 with two or more previous convictions, a state jail felony.
Laredo Man Found to Have 95lbs of Marijuana During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Sulphur Springs Police at the 130 mile-marker on I-30 this weekend found Rigoberto Juarez, 51, of Laredo in possession of 95lbs of Marijuana. While being booked into jail, a $1 bill with suspected cocaine residue and a clear plastic bag of suspected cocaine was also found in his possession. Juarez is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Felony 2 Possession Marijuana more than 50lbs but less than 2,000lbs. He is being...
Ann Nell Morgan
Graveside services for Ann Nell Morgan, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Bro. Neal Cochran officiating. Visitation will he held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to service time, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Ann passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. She was born on January 7, 1947 in Greenville, TX, the daughter of Vendal and...
Linda Kay Richards
Funeral service for Linda Kay Richards, age 77, of Point, will be Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 10:00 am, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Danny Boles will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Smyrna Cemetery. Linda passed away Saturday, March 3rd, at midnight, in her home, with her family beside her. She was born June 14, 1940, in Shawnee, OK, to the parentage of Leon Deloyd and Martha Alice Patchin Stephens. Linda...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 7, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 7, 2018 Officers and Board Members of the Hopkins County United Way this week’s Community Partner. Red Beans and Rice Fried Cabbage Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Kentucky Apple Cake Apple Slices (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Monday Forecast
High:70; Low: 40; Wind: South, southeast becoming north, northwest 10-15 mph, gusting to 25
Sulphur Springs UIL One Act Play: Violet Sharp
By Savannah Owens March 4 , 2018 – The UIL One Act Play (OAP) has been around since 1927. The competition and productions have strict sets of regulations. The term “One Act” refers to how the curtain remains open through the entire 18-40 minute play and there cannot be an intermission. For more information on the UIL competition click here. This year, Sulphur Springs High School’s OAP was Violet Sharp by...
