Sulphur Springs 2023 Juneteenth Pageant to be held June 10, 2023
The Sulphur Springs 2023 Juneteenth Pageant will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023. The event will be held at the Sulphur Springs Civic Center. Doors open at 4:00pm. Sulphur Springs 2023 Juneteenth Pageant
Jason Terry
Memorial service for Jason Terry, age 50 of Cumby, Texas will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at First Church UPC. Mr. Terry passed away on May 31, 2023. Jason was born on September 13, 1973 in Paris, Texas to A.G. Terry Jr and Rose (Howse) Smith. He married Crystal Riley on July 17, 2015 in Emerson, Arkansas. Jason was a certified water operator for the city of Texarkana for many years. He was a member of the First...
Game Wardens Help Keep Public Safe During Memorial Day Weekend
June 2, 2023- This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas lakes and rivers to ensure visitors were recreating responsibly. They cited a decrease in accidents this year but noted an increase in citations issued, warnings and arrests. Between Friday and Monday, 358 game wardens conducted 12,141 vessel checks across Texas — 19 percent more than in 2022. They responded to 13 accidents, two boating fatalities and two...
Free Fishing Day In Texas Slated For June 3
June 2, 2023- Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day. This year, Free Fishing Day lands on June 3 and Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license. “Free Fishing Day is a wonderful opportunity for anglers to share their knowledge, skills, equipment, and love for fishing with...
The Sulphur Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program Starts Soon
Library Director, Hope Cain, invites everyone to join her and her staff this Summer at the Sulphur Springs Public Library for the Summer Reading Program, and immerse yourself in a wonderland of storybook characters. The story time room has been transformed into a storybook castle you have to see to believe. Upon walking into the library there is a dragon’s tail that leads into the children’s area. The walls are filled with...
Nurse Stopped; Drugs Found
June 1, 2023 – A Hopkins County Deputy noticed a Red Nissan Sentra fail to come to a complete stop at the intersection of Jefferson and Jackson St in Sulphur Springs. A traffic stop was initiated and the Nissan came to rest near the intersection of Houston and Jackson St. The traffic stop occurred at around 11:30PM. As the Deputy approached the vehicle, a strong odor of marijuana emanated from the car. The 51 year-old driver...
San Antonio Resident Charged with Money Laundering
June 1, 2023 – A San Antonio resident, who is a Honduran National, was arrested and charged with Money Laundering this week after a traffic stop on I-30. Fifty year-old MANUEL ANTONIO ARDON was driving west on Interstate 30 near the 140 mile marker around 6pm on Wednesday. A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed a defective tail light on the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The SUV was also following a vehicle extremely closely. A...
AAA States That The Deadliest 100 Days For Teen Drivers Has Begun
June 1, 2023- From Memorial Day through Labor Day marks what AAA calls the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. Nationwide, More than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during this 100 day period. “Summer is historically a dangerous time for teen drivers,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Once school is out, teens will spend more time on the road, often driving with friends...
Make A Splash This Summer At Cooper Lake State Park -Celebrating 100 Years Of Texas State Parks!
Cooper, TX— Make a splash this summer at Cooper Lake State Park! School is out and vacations are in full swing. The park has prepared both swimming area beaches with fresh, newly groomed sands. The lake water temperature is so perfect this month to cool off, relax, splash around, and enjoy! Make Cooper Lake State Park your destination for summer fun! Cooper Lake State Park will present 15 educational and recreational programs during...
Cars Registered In Texas After 2025 Will No Longer Need To Pass A Safety Inspection, But Owners Will Still Pay The Fee
June 1, 2023- Many Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from Texas code. Texas is one of 13 states that mandate annual inspections for cars. That will change in about 18 months now that the Texas Legislature has given final approval to House Bill 3297. Supporters of the bill called the safety inspections time consuming and inconvenient. Opponents...
