Lexi McCoy, Lausen Ost Named SSHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Lexi McCoy and Lausen Ost were honored Tuesday morning as the top students at Sulphur Springs High School. Lexi McCoy achieved the honor of valedictorian with a 4.4773 grade point average. McCoy has achieved many academic UIL honors while attending SSHS. She competed in the most events in the entire school, and was recognized as an academics medalist. McCoy was state runner-up in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition. Being...
Failure to Signal Leads to Felony Drug Arrest
April 19, 2023 – North Richland Hills, TX resident MICHAEL WAYNE PEHL was arrested this week after an Interstate 30 traffic stop. Pehl, age 17, was stopped by a Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy after he failed to signal a lane change. MICHAEL WAYNE PEHL, 2023 Pehl, who lists himself as unemployed, exhibited nervous and evasive behavior during the traffic stop. Pehl refused to allow his white Mercedes to be searched. A K-9...
SSISD 27 Resignations, 7 New Personnel, and 9 Personnel Changes
April 19, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees met Monday April 10th. During their regular monthly meeting several personnel changes were announced. A total 27 employees resigned from the district, 7 new employees have been hired on and a total of 9 employees have had their positions changed. Resignations: Robinson, Lisa – Assistant Superintendent, Administration Lamb, Michael – Superintendent, Administration...
PJC Women’s Basketball holding mini-clinics
Paris Junior College Women’s Basketball is planning a series of mini-clinics in the Hunt Center April 28 through April 30. One session is for those aged five to 10 and Grades 6-12 for the other three. All clinics will be held in the Hunt Center. “Last year’s clinic was amazing,” said PJC Women’s Basketball Coach Brittany Christian. “Don’t miss out this on this one.” Friday evening, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is the Youth Immersion Clinic...
Michael “Mike” Galvan
Funeral Mass of Christian burial for Michael “Mike” Galvan, age 43, of Dike, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Gabriel Galvan, Eduardo Castaneda, Devin Castaneda, Jose Martinez, Andrew Morales, and Horacio Hernandez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 with Rosary at 7:00...
Suspicious Person Complaint Yields Arrest on Warrant
April 19, 2023 – Winnsboro resident CHRISTOPHER, SETH was arrested this week on a Tarrant County warrant. A call about a suspicious person ‘checking mailboxes’ on FM 3019 near Highway 11 was made around 11AM. When Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies responded, they found a man matching the description of the suspicious person walking north on FM 3019. A records check showed CHRISTOPHER, SETH, age 34, to have an...
Pair Back in Hopkins County to Face Felony Charges
April 19, 2023 – JOHNSON, DENZEL JAMAINE, age 30, and JEFFERSON, JACK ANDERSON, age 27, are back in Hopkins County to face multiple felony charges this week. The pair was serving time in Dallas County Jail. JOHNSON, DENZEL JAMAINE JEFFERSON, JACK ANDERSON The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office transported both individuals to the Hopkins County Jail without incident. They both face identical charges: ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED...
Henson Back in Hopkins County Jail
April 19, 2023 – William Allen Henson, age 61, has returned to Hopkins County Jail this week. Henson, a self-employed resident of Winnsboro, TX, faces a controlled drug charge. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s office transported him from Wood County Jail where he was serving time for attempting to falsify a probation required drug test. He was found attempting to use a “FALSE DRUG TEST FALSIFICATION DEVICE”. His...
Health Care Night Out
April 19, 2023- Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be hosting Health Care Night Out, Tuesday May 9th from 5-8pm. Located at the Venue at Two Nineteen 219 Main St. there will be Food, Drinks, and door prizes available during this event. The Health Care Night Out is open to current CHRISTUS associates, job seekers and students enrolled in a health care program. This come and go event is a terrific opportunity...
Clyde “Nick” Nichols
Memorial services for Clyde “Nick” Nichols of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at League Street Church of Christ with Jerry Savage and Buddy Wiggins officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Nichols passed to his Lord on April 16, 2023, at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. Nick was born on January 20, 1936, in Dallas, Texas to Clyde R....
