Volleyball Camp Directed by Lady Cats New Coach
New Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness welcomed 25 girls, who will be entering the fourth through the seventh grades, to his three-day girls volleyball camp Monday morning. Coach Maness said he hoped some more girls would show up Tuesday. He was also expecting a good number of girls, who would be entering eighth and ninth grades, for an afternoon three-day volleyball camp. Coach Maness said he wanted to see volleyball grow and...
Commissioners’ Court Approves Right of Way Purchase Funds for Highway 11 West Project
Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved $142,000 to be contributed to the purchase of right of way for a Texas Department of Transportation project that will eliminate a curve in State Highway 11 West. Highway 11 West will have a new section of roadway built approximately 1 mile west of the Sulphur Springs City limits. The new roadway will route traffic south houses along an extended curve in the roadway where a number of...
Pope Sentenced to 39 Years for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Brandon Lynn Pope,31, was sentenced to 39 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday morning in 62nd Judicial District Court. In a hearing before Judge Will Biard Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris had filed motions to have Pope’s probation revoked for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The motion petition was granted and the court moved to the punishment phase. Harris called witnesses from Hunt...
City Object of Countersuit
June 27, 2016 – Dallas attorney, Michael R. Goldman has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Sulphur Springs. His lawsuit is a countersuit against the city. Currently, the city has on file a federal lawsuit that is seeking up to $63 million against his client, Noorallah Jooma, who lives in Denton County. The city’s suit is over alleged waste disposal and storm water violations—an illegal tap into the city’s sewer system...
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Of Directors Meeting
Hopkins County Hospital District will consider appointing a new member to the board and the process to employ a new Operations Manager for the Hospital District during their Board of Directors Meeting Tonight, June 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Plaza Conference Room. The board member seat is open following Ralph Preus’ term ending and no one filing for the place. In other action, the board will consider purchasing Dell computers...
Doug Bakenhaus, Symphony Conductor
For 14 years, you’ve seen this familiar face emceeing and conducting from the podium during the annual Independence Symphony Concerts in Sulphur Springs, coaxing and wringing the utmost energy and passion from every player on the stage. Who is this artist and where does he come from? Let’s find out a bit more about the man. Meet Dr. Douglas Bakenhaus, Music Director and Conductor of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony...
Animal of the Week: Tux
Tux is a mixed breed dog with a little bit of Pit Bull in him, but not much. He’s about a year old, and is very friendly. “He’s a sweet boy and gets along with everyone.” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. His cheerful laid-back attitude is evident as he sits patiently at Officer Blanch’s feet, waiting to go for a walk. Tux was found in the road, off the Church Street loop, about two and a half...
Twenty-Three Unlocked Vehicles Vandalized Over Weekend
“Help me help you” a quote by Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry McGuire is the request of Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. Over the weekend 23 unlocked auto doors were opened and theft of property occurred according to Sanders. He is asking Sulphur Springs citizens to lock their car doors at night. The thefts are occurring at night and over the weekend the area bounded by Carter, Jefferson, and I-30 saw the most activity. Sanders...
Central Baptist Church hosts Squire Parsons in free concert
Pastor Bruce Stinson and congregation of Central Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas invites everyone to hear renowned songwriter/evangelist Squire Parsons in a free concert for the public on Wednesday June 29. His music has a special place in the heart and history of Central Baptist Church. The concert will begin at 7pm in the church auditorium located at 840 Connally Street, next to the city’s Buford Park.
Gary D. Graham
Funeral services for Gary D. Graham, age 70, of Yantis will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Lake Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Stephenson and Rev. David Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Tommy Peugh, Dickie Nelson, Carl Galligher, Dale Owens, David Stribling, Bobby Ogle and Mike Carnes serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews. Visitation will be from...
