A&M-Commerce’s Pearson Honored With TAMUS Veteran Support Award
COMMERCE, TX—A Texas A&M University-Commerce staff member was recently honored with an award celebrating his commitment to serving student veterans. Dustin Pearson, veteran services manager at A&M-Commerce, received the 2022-23 Faculty/Staff Veteran Support Excellence Award from The Texas A&M University System. The award is presented each year to an A&M System employee who directs the growth of...
Solar Power Proves Useful Amid Intense Heat Waves Across The State
As Texas is subjected to another sweltering heat wave, people have nervously watched the state’s power grid, in hopes it will hold up as tripe-digit days continue on. Under the blazing sun, the state has produced significant amounts of electricity from solar panels to help avoid shortfalls. The heat has pushed demands for power to new records,, topping 81,000 megawatts on Tuesday, but the state’s grid operator as only...
Seven Tips To Stay Safe During The Summer Heat
AUSTIN— The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year. Here are the top seven heat hacks recommended for park visitors:...
Yantis Woman Caught With Fake Military ID and Drugs
June 28, 2023 – This week, a Hopkins County Deputy noticed an older Chevrolet Suburban displaying expired registration. A traffic stop was performed in a business’ parking lot on south Broadway in Sulphur Springs. When deputies contacted the sole occupant, they noticed she was crying. They saw both open and sealed alcohol beverage containers within reach of the driver. When asked why she was crying, she stated it was for...
AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Travel Volumes For July 4th Weekend
June 28, 2023- AAA has projected an estimated 50.7 million Americans to be traveling 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend, setting a new record for this holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s projection surpasses the previous July 4th weekend record set in 2019 of 49 million travelers. Air travel is also expected to set a record breaking...
Road Rage Lands Arkansas Man in Jail
June 28, 2023 – A call from a passenger traveling eastbound on I-30 was received Tuesday by Hopkins County Authorities. The caller reported another motorist had brandished a firearm during a road rage incident. While Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched and attempted to locate the white Ford F-150, the caller continued to give location updates and descriptions of the occupants of the Ford. Eventually deputies caught...
Golden Back in Hopkins County Jail After Criminal Trespass
June 26, 2023 – LA’QUANTA CELISSE GOLDEN, age 38, was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police this week after she visited a Downtown Sulphur Springs business. Golden, formerly of Sulphur Springs but now lists herself as homeless, had previously been served a criminal trespass warning for the business. When she returned this week, that business called police. Law enforcement can issue a Criminal Trespass Notice with cooperation...
Sunshine “Sunni” Rhiannon Rodriguez-Horne
Graveside service for Sunshine “Sunni” Rhiannon Rodriguez-Horne will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Brashear Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Sunni passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Sunni was born on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Sulphur Springs to Neviea Rodriguez and...
Chamber Connection – June 28 By Butch Burney
Business After Hours Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours next month at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business professionals and members of the community. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend and there is no cost. Red River Credit Union is located at 822 Gilmer St. Leadership Sulphur Springs Even if...
Work Mates Arrested During Morning Drive
June 27, 2023 – At around 11:30 AM Monday, Sulphur Springs Police noticed a Dodge Caravan traveling southbound on Highway 11. The white minivan displayed expired registration. A traffic stop was initiated about 1 mile south of I-30. The driver, 36 year-old Nathan Allen Martin of Sulphur Springs, showed signs of nervousness and deception. A record check showed Martin to have an outstanding warrant for parole violation. When asked...
