Rowlett Man, 2 Juveniles Jailed Following A Pursuit, Livestock Cruelty Complaint
A 19-year-old Rowlett teen and 2 juveniles taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit from Saltillo to Sulphur Springs and livestock cruelty complaint earlier this week, according to arrest reports. Nicholas Wade Maddalena Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Elijah Fite and Zack Steward were dispatched Jan. 24, 2022, in the area of FM 900 north, where a cow had reportedly been shot. A Saltillo ISD officer also responded,...
Obituary – Rosa Lee Chamberlain
Rosa Lee Chamberlain A funeral service for Rosa Lee Chamberlain, age, 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Dr. Jeff Gravens and Rev. Gary Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Nolan Garmon, Jordan Tyler, Larry Horton, Jimmy Mangus, Mike Allen, Hunter Allen, Harrison, Allen, Brian Potter and Matt McLain...
Sulphur Bluff Man Accused Of Discharging Firearm Toward Firefighters, Damaging School Scoreboard
January 22, 2022 – A 38-year-old Sulphur Bluff man is accused of discharging a firearm toward firefighters and damaging a school scoreboard, according to arrest reports. Khary Rashann Hadnot Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators arrived at the man’s FM 71 residence Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2022, to serve warrants issued following investigation of the incident, alleged to have occurred around...
Bright Star Academy Musicians Win Top Awards
Five members of the Bright Star Academy Band were awarded positions in Region and Four States Honor Bands for the school year. Winning positions in the All-Region Junior High Honor Bands were: Rachel McClain (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris McClain) on clarinet, and Boomer Fondren (son of Mr. and Mrs. Tuffy Fondren) on trumpet. Winning a position on trombone in the All-Region 9th grade All-Region Band was Cason Fitch (son of Mr. and...
Obituary – Joseph France
Joseph Ernest France Joseph Ernest France, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 12, 1926. Joe was the youngest of three sons of D.A. and Clyde France. The France family owned cotton gins in both West Texas and Sulphur Springs. Joe grew up with his family as members of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. In his younger years, Joe served the Boy Scouts of...
New Vice President Elected, Candidate Filing For 2 Seats On Hospital District Board Opens
Bylaws, Tax Abatement Policy Being Reviewed; EMS Positions Available Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors elected a new vice president, reviewed bylaws and the district tax abatement policy, received an update on EMS operations and construction progress Tuesday evening. Board Positions Chris Brown HCHD Board member Chris Brown was elected by his fellow board members to serve as vice president. He replaces Dr. William...
Constitutional Amendment Order Decided for May 7, 2022 Election
Both Propositions’ Involve Homestead Exemption AUSTIN — Texas Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for the two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the ballot for the May 7, 2022 Election. In order to appear on the ballot, the proposed amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of both the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. Drawing...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Choking Wife, Who Held Their Infant
Another Accused Of Choking The Woman He’s Been Dating, Living With Periodically Over the Past 8 Months Two Sulphur Springs men were jailed for assault impeding breathing of a female, one each over the past two nights. A 49-year-old is accused of choking his wife, who held their infant, endangering the child as well, Monday night; and a 33-year-old is accused Tuesday night of choking the woman he’s been dating and living...
Wildcats Soccer Crushes North Lamar 13-0
Men’s soccer got their first win on the season by routing North Lamar 13-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Coach Alexi Upton’s squad early and often in their crushing victory over the Panthers. Eight different Wildcats got in on the scoring. Two players, Edgar Salazar and Osvaldo Arellano ended the game with hat tricks against North Lamar. Two of Salazar’s three goals came unassisted. Uriel Santacruz finished with two goals...
Sulphur Springs ISD Trustees Approve 7 Personnel Changes, Wage Payments During School Closings
Sulphur Springs ISD trustees approved 7 personnel changes, wage payments for staff during emergency school closing and the annual superintendent evaluation during a special board meeting this week. SSISD logo Personnel Changes In addition to officially approving and announcing Brandon Faircloth as athletic director and head coach, the school board also accepted resignations from three middle school employees and an instructional aide,...
