Ramirez Sentenced to 15 Years Following Revocation Hearing for Sexual Assault
May 15, 2017 – Oscar David Ramirez was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following a revocation of parole hearing Monday in Eighth Judicial District Court. Ramirez was set for trial for a Felony 2 Sexual Assault. In February of this year, Oscar David Ramirez, 34, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested at his residence for violation of probation Sexual Assault and placed in Hopkins County jail. His bond...
Mayor Glass Proclaims May 14-20, 2017 Nursing Home Week in Sulphur Springs
The City of Sulphur Springs honored National Nursing Home Week Monday at 2 p.m. as Mayor Emily Glass read a proclamation declaring the Week, May 14 to 20, 2017. Mayor Glass noted the week at the urging of Arvis Tanton, owner of Carriage House Manor and the Cottages. In the proclamation, Mayor Glass stated that “we honor and respect our elders and citizens of any age with physical or intellectual disabilities who reside in skilled...
National Nursing Home Week Unites Residents, Staff and Volunteers at Carriage House Manor
National Nursing Home Week Unites Residents, Staff and Volunteers at Carriage House Manor Local skilled nursing center demonstrates “Spirit of America” during events for annual observance Sulphur Springs, TX – Carriage House Manor will host daily events as part of National Nursing Home Week (NNHW), which runs from May 14 to 20. This year’s national observance’s theme, “The Spirit of America”, highlights the bond among...
Mary Ellen (Broughton) Screws
Graveside Inurnment Service for Mary Ellen (Broughton) Screws, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Stouts Creek Cemetery with Bobby Jack Broughton officiating and Tom Frisbee assisting. There will be no visitation. Ms. Screws passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her residence. Mary Ellen was born on September 21, 1934, the daughter of James Wright and Lillian Ruth (Jones) Broughton...
Billy Gregg
Funeral Service for Billy Gregg, age 86, of Dike, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Larkin officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel with Masonic Rites. Serving as pallbearers will be all the grandsons, great grandsons and nephew. Honorary pallbearers are Coy Vicars, Ottis Collins and G.R. Romans. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. ...
Billie Godfrey
Memorial service for Billie Godfrey, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Billie passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Rock Creek Health & Rehab in Sulphur Springs. TX. Billie Godfrey was born on May 18, 1931 in Hico, Texas, the daughter of Dave and Nadine (Malone) Snoddy. She married Charlie James “Shorty” Godfrey whom preceded her in death in...
David O’Neal Allen
Dallas O’Neal Allen, age 30, of Dallas, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, in Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Dallas was born Dec. 12, 1986, in Carrollton to Gene and Vicki McLeod Allen. He worked in the food industry as a manager of several locations in the Dallas area. Survivors include: Father: Gene Allen (Connie) of Lumberton; Mother: Vicki Allen-Freiley of Emory; Sisters: Kristy Lindley (Bobby) of Burleson; Diana Louise...
Dinner Bell Menu May 17th, 2017
Thankful for our Community Partner Cotton Patch in Greenville, TX Assorted Meats Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Green Beans Hot Rolls Garden Salad Pineapple Dream Dessert Tea or water Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX. Dinner Bell Aug1 Dinner Bell Aug2 Dinner Bell Aug3 Dinner Bell Aug4 Dinner Bell 007 Building 3 Building 1 Building 2 Dinner Bell July403 Dinner Bell July406 Dinner...
Video Added: Armed Robbery at Econo Lodge
Early Sunday morning two armed men entered the Encono Lodge on East Industrial brandishing automatic pistols. They took $200 in the robbery. The two black males were wearing bandanas and hoodies. They left the area on foot, according to Detective David Gilmore with the Sulphur Springs Police Department. The Desk Clerk was not injured in the robbery. Gilmore said he and other investigators with SSPD are working with Dallas area...
Meth in His Shoe
A bag of marijuana and digital scales with methamphetamine residue was not all Robert Charles Mathews, 33, 0f Winnsboro had in his possession when stopped by a Hopkins County deputy on FM 3019 at CR 2396. Mathews was nervous when stopped and was told to exit the vehicle. A pat down followed for the safety of the officer. When the contraband was found in the vehicle following consent to search, Mathews said he had nothing else in his...
