Department Of Public Safety License Fraud
Feb. 28, 2023- The Texas Department of Public Safety was tricked into shipping at least 3,000 Texas driver’s licenses to a Chinese organized crime group that targeted Asian Texans. The criminal organization was then selling the licenses, obtained using the personal information of Texas drivers, to people in the country illegally, DPS Director Steve McCraw said. The thieves used the state’s government portal, Texas.gov to fraud the DPS...
Carl Lewis “Dumpy” Potter
Funeral service for Carl Lewis “Dumpy” Potter, age 60 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March1, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Paul Pogue and John Gandy officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel with Jimmy Cope, Warren Gore, Perrie Wadley, Kevin Bilharz, Roper Elmore and Harlan Haynesworth serving as pallbearers and Gonzo Bridges, James Winkle, Lendale Robinson, David Poole, James...
Seth Griner
Funeral service for Seth Cordell Griner, age 18, of Pickton will be held at 10:00 A.M on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Pastor Michael Stone officiating and Bro. Danny Beard assisting. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery, Pickton with Joel Crosby, Paul Fitzmaurice, JC Luvender, Jason Tully, Matthew Peyton and Dusty Jordan serving as pallbearers; with Como-Pickton Class of 2022 serving as honorary...
Paris Junior College Students Enjoy a Break
ENJOYING BREAK Students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus enjoy a short break between classes as they visit in the hallway with Secretary Dana Smock, left. Students in the group include Jessica Sisk, Alyssa Cockrum, Veronica Bussell, Liberty Gaunt and Jay Leitner. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs students visit
Tommy Harris in Honor Of Black History Month
In light of Black History Month, we would like to commemorate a member of our community who embodies the spirit of excellence and positively influences the lives of those who live here in Sulphur Springs, Mr. Tommy Harrison. Mr. Harrison is an inspirational man who proudly served this country for 40 years before retiring from the US Department of Defense and returning here to Sulphur Springs five years ago. In that time he has become...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release Feb. 27, 2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 27, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. New Primary Care Provider CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is excited to welcome Rebecca Couch, Nurse Practitioner, to our team of Primary Care providers. Rebecca is eager to treat new patients in the Sulphur Springs area. She is accepting new patients at 105 Medical Circle,...
Longview Police Looking For Missing Woman
Feb. 27, 2023 LONGVIEW, Texas – The Longview Police Department is asking for public assistance in location a missing woman. Vanitra Odom, 46, is a 5-foot and 3-inch woman who weighs approximately 300 pounds with black hair and brown eyes and wears glasses, according to a release. Police said she could be driving a silver Honda Accord with a license plate number of NKT6466. Odom’s family believes she could be in the Dallas/Fort Worth...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves Affordable Rental Housing
Feb. 27, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court met today to discuss the proposed construction of affordable housing east of I-30 at Texas Street. The proposed housing plan will give approximately 1410 feet in total for each unit. Three buildings in total were proposed during the meeting. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved the proposed item. Additional details on the building were not available during the meeting.
NETLA Livestock Market Show Winners
Feb. 27, 2023- The NETLA Livestock Market was held last Saturday, several types of livestock were shown during the event from heifers to poultry. Students from all over North-East Texas showed up to participate in the event. Steer Sr. Mika Gray – MGFFA Int. Lila Bettes – NHFFA Lamb Sr. Reece Regan – HC4H Int. Ryan Regan – HC4H Jr. Kallie Mabe – MGFFA Poultry Sr. Braxton Northcut – MGFFA Int. Kayson...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested February 27
February 27, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most...
