Tanton Guilty; Sentencing December 15th
Monday afternoon in 8th Judicial District Court before District Judge Eddie Northcutt, Terry Reese Tanton of Como pled no contest and was found guilty of three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor—First Degree Felonies. Tanton was placed in custody in Hopkins County Jail. The sentencing phase of the trial is set for December 15th. His punishment could range from 10 years deferred probation to life in prison. Judge Eddie...
Sulphur Springs Food Scene Sees New Changes
Changes have come to a number of restaurants in Sulphur Springs which include Chicken Express, Burger King, the new Roma’s Italian Restaurant, and San Remo’s. Chicken Express is now under new management with the entire franchisee being bought out by a new owner. “We purchased this from Ricky Stewart, the franchise owner’s son,” Regional Manager Justin Grubbs said. “This location will be the 22nd...
November Second Straight Month Over 10 Inches of Rain for Sulphur Springs
November was another wet month for Sulphur Springs. Some rain was recorded on 16 of the month’s 30 days. With rainfall of 10.17 inches, November was the second straight month of more than 10 inches of rain in the city. Total rainfall for the first eleven months of 2015 is 58.08 inches. That’s 14.85 inches above the average of 43.23 inches for Sulphur Springs. The city is already assured of having above average rainfall for...
Marie Cook Michael
Mrs. Marie Cook Michael, age 92, of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Winnsboro. Marie was born in Franklin County on November 22, 1923 to the late James and Myra Saye Cook. She was a retired seamstress and homemaker; and a member of Clearwater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Myra Cook; husband, J.W. “Wilford” Michael; five brothers, and two sisters. She is survived...
Leaton Ely
Memorial service for Leaton Ely, age 81, of Emory, will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, 2:00 pm, at Emory Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at 1:00 pm. Bro. Mark Garrett will officiate. Mr. Ely died peacefully at his residence on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2015. He was born July 25, 1934, to Otto and Alma Shipley Ely. He went to school and graduated from Rains High School. He was a basketball star player,...
Flood Warning Extended Through Midnight Monday
The National Weather Service has issued an extension to the flood warnings for northern Hopkins County as flooding along the South Sulphur River as well as North Sulphur River and at Cooper Lake continues with rain falling Sunday afternoon and early evening. The flood warning is extended through midnight Monday. State highways, Farm to Market Roads, and county roads in Hopkins, Delta, Hunt and Franklin Counties have been affected....
Mamie Jo Birdsong Bagby
Funeral services for Mamie Jo Birdsong Bagby, age 98, will be conducted 11 A.M. Wednesday, December 2, at First Baptist Church Winnsboro. Interment will follow in Cypress Cemetery. Visitation is one hour before the service at the church. Mrs. Bagby passed away in Winnsboro, on Saturday, November 28, 2015. She was born January 16, 1917 in Dike, Texas, to the late Chester Birdsong and Callie Connelly Birdsong. She lived in the Winnsboro...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for December 1
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 1, 2015, 7:00 P.M. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY – PENDING LITIGATION. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be...
Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Sunday Afternoon
Saturday afternoon the National Weather Service extended the Flash Flood Watch through Sunday afternoon, November 29th. Forecast for Sunday calls for 100% precipitation during the day and 60% chance Sunday night. A flood warning was issued for Hopkins and Delta Counties Saturday morning and a River flood warning remains continues. Flood conditions have been reported along the South Sulphur River and several low lying areas. Some...
Blue Santa Toy Collection Begins Monday
Blue Santa, a law enforcement effort to provide toys for children in need this Christmas, will have a major collection effort on Monday and Tuesday. They will be collecting toys at Wal-Mart. Members of the public are encouraged to drop off new toys at the location. Blue Santa is expected to assist 1500 to 1600 families this ye
