Sulphur Springs ISD calls Jan. 4 Board of Trustees Work Session
Sulphur Springs ISD has called a special Board of Trustees work session, which will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in the board room of SSISD Administration Building, 631 Connally St. Dec. 12, 2022, Updates Administrative Reports At the regular December 2022 meeting, Sulphur Springs ISD Trustees approved five personnel changes, made 2 appointments. The board also heard at least five administrative reports and updates,...
2 Teens, 1 Man Arrested For Disorderly Conduct
Medical Complaint Results In Intoxication Arrest Three people — two teens and a Cumby man — were arrested for disorderly conduct, while a medical complaint resulted in one intoxication arrest Monday, according to arrest reports. West Main Street Fight Cumby Police responded at 3:53 p.m. Jan. 2, 2023, to a disturbance on West Main Street in Cumby. The officer reported two male residents, ages 17 and 24, to have been...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Welding Student Harlie Harred
GRINDING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Harlie Harred of Sulphur Bluff is grinding on a backing strip during a recent class period. She is working toward certification in structural welding. To inquire about workforce or academic classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld Harred
Man Shot Jan. 2 During Foot Pursuit Confirmed Dead
Deceased Allegedly Threatened Others On Holiday Drive, Pointed Gun At Officers The man who was shot during a foot pursuit with local authorities Jan. 2 died as a result of his injuries, officials confirmed Tuesday morning. Texas Rangers are investigating, and the name of the deceased is not at this time being released by authorities. The police officer who fired his weapon is on administrative while Texas Rangers investigate. An...
Obituary – James Harrington
James Harrington A funeral service for James Harrington, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Charlie Glass officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Core De Vires, Hunter Stonaker, Darrell Box, Danny Wilburn, Tim Motley and Dakota Jenkins serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2022,...
Both Soccer Teams Win Season Openers Friday
Sulphur Springs had itself a wonderful season opener for both soccer teams. Men and women’s soccer won to start their seasons 1-0. The Lady Cats got the action goin Friday, Dec. 30 as they hosted Henderson, ranked as high as #4 coming into the season. Coach Adriana Brena and her squad proceeded to beat the top-10 ranked Lady Lions 4-2 at Gerald Prim Stadium. The win at home on Friday, Dec. 30 starts off the season with a 1-0...
7 Arrested On Possession Charges Over The Weekend
Seven individuals were arrested on possession charges, resulting from three traffic stops and a suspicious vehicle check, conducted over the weekend of Dec. 30, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023, according to arrest reports. East Industrial Drive Traffic Stop Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond and Officer Zach Davis reported stopping a Chevrolet van at 10:57 p.m. Dec. 30, 2022, for defective lighting. Upon contact with the driver, police...
Shots Reportedly Fired, 1 Injured On South Broadway Street
South Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs from Lee Street to West Industrial Drive was closed to traffic shortly after 6 p.m. Jan. 2, 2023, as officers work an area where gunshots were reportedly fired and one person was reportedly injured. No official statement had been released by local law enforcement at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Local officers are reported to have responded to a call in the area of West Industrial Drive near...
Obituary – Larry Wayne Ring
Larry Wayne Ring Visitation for Larry Wayne Ring, age 85 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home followed by a private Military graveside service with Hopkins County Military Coalition to be held on January 5, at Ridgeway Cemetery with Buddy O’Brian and Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Pallbearers will be his sons and honorary pallbearers will be Sam Tatum, Lewis...
Obituary – LaRoyce “Mac” McDaniel
LaRoyce “Mac” McDaniel A funeral service for LaRoyce “Mac” McDaniel will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Stace McEwin and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. Friday in Forest Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mr. McDaniel passed away on January 2, 223 at his residence. LaRoyce was born on September 8, 1935, to O.B. and...
