Three Arrested After Drugs Found in Their Car
June 24, 2023 – A late evening drive, and a minor traffic violation on Cranford Ave in Sulphur Springs, lead to three arrests for illegal narcotics Friday. After Sulphur Springs Police saw a minor traffic violation, a traffic stop was initiated. Police made contact with the three occupants of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The driver, Brian Lynn Matthews age 44 of Precinct 4, appeared nervous when contacted. Matthews was asked to...
Failure to Stop Lands Two in Jail
June 15, 2023 – A pair of Texas residents landed in jail after a late night failure to stop at Main Street intersection. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies observed an older Dodge Ram Pickup make an incorrect stop at the intersection of Magnolia and Main Street. That intersection is just a few block east of Downtown Sulphur Springs. A traffic stop was initiated. When deputies made contact, they noticed the two occupants...
Paris District Road Report for June 26, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 26, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Robert J. “Bob” Cowling, Jr
Memorial service for Robert J. “Bob” Cowling, Jr., age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., prior to service time. Bob passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1953, in Flora, IL, the son of Robert James Cowling and Patsy Pearl Minter Cowling. He married Robbie Mitchell on May...
Senior Center Ice Cream Freeze Off: Onion Ice Cream Entry Snubbed
June 23, 2023 – In a controversial decision, the official Senior Center Judges of the Senior Center Ice Cream Freeze Off did not award first place to last minute ice cream entry #19 a.k.a. Onion Ice Cream. Comments on entry #19 ranged from, “I don’t hate it..” to “…very… interesting…” to “this would be good on a steak.” They did however find worthy winners among the...
Stellantis Issues recall of Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee
Stellantis has issued a recall for about 81,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles because their engines can repeatedly stall due to a metalwork defect. The problem affects two models, but only those equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. 2014-2019 Ram 15002014-2020 Jeep Grand CherokeeThe problem, the company says, is that magnetic material can delaminate from the surface of a tone wheel — a wheel with teeth mounted around the flywheel. The crank...
Heat-Related Illnesses And How To Help
June 23, 2023- With the risk of extreme heat coming to Texas the need for those who know what to look for in heat- related illnesses is in high demand. The following is a list of illnesses and what to look for and do in the event of one: Heat Stroke What to look for High body temperature (103 Degrees F or higher) hot, red, dry, or damp skin Fast, strong pulse Headache Nausea Confusion Losing consciousness What to Do Call 911 right...
Ray Banks
Ray died on June 7, 2023, cremated by Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Inurnment was in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Born Willie Ray Banks, Jr. on August 1, 1946 in Cooper, Texas. He graduated from Cooper High School in 1964, joined the U.S. Army on February 14, 1966, and received his honorable discharge on September 16, 1968. He served 13 months in Vietnam. He was a disabled veteran as the result of exposure to Agent Orange. In...
Daniel Preston Fisher
Memorial Service for Daniel Preston Fisher, age 30, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Daniel was born December 2, 1992 in Sulphur Springs to Tammy Perritt and Curtis Fisher. Daniel died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his Sulphur Springs residence. If you knew Daniel, you would know his heart was big, and he was a loving son, brother, grandson, and...
Curtis Peoples
Reflection of life. Curtis James Peoples, after a brief illness he finally received his ultimate and glorious healing. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, our Heavenly Father called him from labor to reward. By the bedside of Curtis was his loving daughters. Curtis was born to the parentage of the late Clifton Leonard & Equilla Delores Dial Peoples, of Sulphur Springs, TX on June 13, 1945. He was a graduate of Class 1964 of Douglas High...
