Richard Shanks
Mr. Shanks was born in Beeville, TX on May 12, 1939, to John Frank Shanks and Henrietta Parkinson Shanks. He passed away on March 15, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin Robert Bruce Shanks, and older brother, John Lee Shanks. He is survived by wife Glenda Butler Shanks and children, Stephanie Jalane Shanks, and Jonathan Bruce Shanks, three grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Shanks, Jonathan Lucas...
Over 40 Thousand Sunbeam Heated Blankets Recalled
March 17, 2023- Sunbeam Queen Sized heated Blankets have been recalled over a fire and burn hazard. These blankets were sold by Amazon and small independent nationwide stores from September 2022 through January 2023. The recalled Blankets have the model number 32810027 printed onto the wash label. The blankets were also sold with controllers that are detachable and come in several colors such as: beige, ivory, light green, dark blue,...
Lady Cats Soccer Wins First District Championship in Program History
Coach Adriana Brena and Lady Cats soccer have won their first district championship in program history. Sulphur Springs did so going a perfect 8-0 over the course of 15-4A play. They wrapped up their district season Tuesday, in Paris at North Lamar. The Lady Cats once again won big over the Pantherettes, this time 10-1. Sweeping North Lamar with their Tuesday win in Paris, Sulphur Springs soundly beat North Lamar in their two games,...
Forgery At Sulphur Springs Pizza Hut, Customers Should Call Immediately
March 17, 2023- Sulphur Springs Police Department responded to a report of forgery at Pizza Hut on Mockingbird Ln. The caller had advised the police that an employee had been adding tips to customer’s orders without their knowledge. The Area Supervisor has made the following statement via Facebook which urges anyone needing assistance can reach out via the number below: “Good evening folks, my name is Stuart and I’m...
Ford Recalls 1.5 Million Cars And Trucks
March 17, 2023- Ford has announced that roughly 1.5 million cars and trucks within the U.S. are to be recalled. Two separate recall notices have been issued, the largest recall notice being for the 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKX midsize cars. Documents of the recall details stated a problem with the brake hoses rupturing. This could increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer. Ford has stated they...
Copper Thief Hits City Building
March 17, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on March 16 after he was found pushing a dolly loaded with stolen copper. The East Middle Street location Hanson broke into is owned by the City of Sulphur Springs. His attempt at theft was thwarted by Police around 8AM. Police arrested Hanson and turned him over to Hopkins County Deputies. He transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. He was...
17th Annual Lights of Life Gala Sponsor Chaney And Craig Johnson
A Texas-sized thank you to Chaney and Craig Johnson for their ongoing support of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation! The Johnsons are $5,000 Pearls and Ponies sponsors for the 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. (l-r) Chaney Johnson, Gala Co-Chair Logan Vaughan, Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan, and Craig Johnson.
2023’s Most and Least Federally Dependent States – WalletHub Study
With the tax filing deadline drawing near but some states receiving far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for 2023’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States, as well as expert commentary. This report illustrates the extent to which states are independent economically. In order to identify which states most and least depend on federal support,...
Every Traffic Death Robs a Family and a Community
Family of 14-year-old killed joins TxDOT to urge everyone to follow traffic safety laws March 16, 2023 AUSTIN – At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck and killed while walking his bike across a crosswalk in Austin, cutting short his young life and promising ballet career. “He was on the verge of that stage where you find out how you stack up against professionals,” Alexei’s dad Eric Bauereis said. Alexei is just...
Softball and Baseball Already Locked in to District Games
Both softball and baseball for Sulphur Springs have begun district play. Starting with Wildcats baseball, Coach Jerrod Hammack’s squad fell in Texarkana 10-0. Playing Liberty Eylau on Tuesday, Mar. 14 Sulphur Springs fell behind early and never recovered. The Leopards put two runs on the board in their first at-bat, and the hits kept coming for L.E. They added two more over the next two innings, but the fourth is when the...
