Texas Electric Car Tax Law Signed In By Gov. Greg Abbott
May 18, 2023 – Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a legislative proposal into law Saturday requiring new electric vehicle owners to pay $400 to register their vehicles, in addition to other standard registration fees. Current owners would pay $200 a year when renewing their registration. The proposal, SB 505, was passed by the Texas Senate at the end of March and The house in late April. The new fee, which will take effect September...
Mike Rinewalt
Graveside service for Mike Rinewalt, age 73 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Rinewalt passed away on May 17, 2023 at his residence. Mike Rinewalt
State Fair Of Texas Unveils 2023 Commemorative Theme Art, “Explore The Midway”
For 137 years, one area of the fairgrounds has remained the playground for folks of all ages at the annual State Fair of Texas: The Midway. Each year, the Midway serves as a central location for more than 2.5 million folks from all walks of life to experience the hustle and bustle of the Fair. A place where everyone can choose their own adventure and enjoy the carefree bliss that comes with riding rides, playing games, or simply...
Sulphur Springs Pair Arrested After Meth Found in Their Hotel Room
May 18, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies contacted Sulphur Springs resident MCPHERSON, NESSICA RACHELE age 48, who sometimes goes by the alias Nessica Rachele Hale, at her hotel room on Interstate 30. She gave consent for the room to be searched. In a drawer, Deputies located a plastic bag filled with methamphetamine. MCPHERSON, NESSICA RACHELE, who lists herself as unemployed, was mirandized, and allegedly claimed...
Texas Casino Bill Falls Through Once Again
May 17, 2023 – Gambling Lobbyists have pushed hard to get Texas open to casinos, but have been unsuccessful in convincing the legislative members to cast their votes before the session ends leaving the proposal unable to advance. House Bill 2843, authored by Rep. John Kuempel, R-Seguin, would have allowed Texas to build casinos throughout the state and allow gambling within state line’s. Rep. John Kuempel has postponed the...
Texas Settles With Marriott International, Sues Hyatt Over “Resort Fees”
May 18, 2023 – On Tuesday The State of Texas and Marriott International INC entered in to a voluntary agreement to prominently display all “resort fees” and to increase price transparency in its advertising and booking process. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stated that hotel companies are using fraudulent and anti-competitive practices by misleading customers with advertisements which prevent comparative shopping...
Laree Trampp
Funeral service for Laree Trampp, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Grady Taylor officiating. Interment will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 19, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Trampp passed away on May 15, 2023 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Laree was born on February 22,...
Mayor To Visit Nursing Home For National Nursing Home Day
May 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Mayor Doug Moore will be visiting Sulphur Springs Health And Rehab to read a mayoral proclamation at 1:30 pm. The event will be held in front of building. Snow cones and other refreshments will be available. Established as an annual weeklong observance by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NSNCW, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity to recognize the role...
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Updates
May 17, 2023 – Hopkins County Hospital District discussed several items during their monthly meeting, some of these items were as follows: Hopkins County Hospital District Website The Hopkins County hospital district is set to have their own website in the next month or so allowing any who wish to search for information regarding the board the ability to do so. The website will also list price transparency for select hospitals...
Rushin Breaks Protective Order Now Back In Jail
May 17, 2023 – Thirty-nine year old John Andrew Rushin was seen driving within 1000′ of the address where he held a victim hostage in March of this year. Sulphur Springs Police saw Rushin drive past the resident around 11 pm. Police recognized the man, verified the vehicles plates, then performed a traffic stop on Rushin. John Andrew ‘Jay’ Rushin, 2023 Rushin was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail...
