Tax Abatement Policy, Mitigation Action Plan On Jan. 18 Commissioners Court Agenda
Commissioners Court Asked To Appoint 2 To NETEX Board, As Well As A Hazard Mitigation Coordinator Tuesday A tax abatement policy, mitigation action plan, days for fireworks sales and agricultural lease with the city are on the Jan. 18 agenda for the special Hopkins County Commissioners Court session. Appointment of two people to NETEX Board as well as a hazardous materials coordinator. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County...
Samantha Gentry Murray
Samantha Gentry Murray Memorial services for Samantha Gentry Murray, age 41, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Samantha passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at UT Southwestern Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Samantha was born on February 11, 1980, in Greenville, Texas, the daughter of Darrell and Patricia Townsend Gentry. She married Nicholas John Murray on...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 17-21, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 17-21, 2022, includes: Monday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Pinto Beans and Pickled Beets.Tuesday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Wednesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and Sweet Potato Fries.Thursday –...
2 Men Jailed On Felony Warrants On Jan. 13, 2022
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies booked two men, one accused of criminal negligent homicide and one on a simulated controlled substance charge, into the county jail on felony warrants Jan. 13, 2022, according to arrest reports. Brandon Augusta Brown Brandon Augusta Brown turned himself in at 6:21 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at the sheriff’s office on felony warrants. HCSO Sgt. Todd Evans escorted the 35-year-old...
Paul Ray Hunt
Paul Ray Hunt A graveside service for Paul Ray Hunt, age 99, formerly of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at City Cemetery Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 2 p.m. He passed away on January 14, 2022. Paul was born on August 2, 1922, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, to Robert Lemore and Mittie Maud Hunt. He was the youngest of 10 children. His childhood was spent near Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was married to LaVerne Penson Hunt for 47...
Man Jailed On 3 Controlled Substance Charges
Woman Arrested After Pipes Found In Her Car A 27-year-old man was jailed on three controlled substance charges after police found a pistol, pills and suspected cocaine were found in his vehicle. A 36-year-old Commerce woman was also jailed on a controlled substance charge in an unrelated traffic stop Friday evening, according to arrest reports. Cadi Lane Arrest Marc Oneil Hutchings Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro...
Obituary – Troy Simmons
A memorial service for Troy Simmons, age 67, of Como, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Simmons passed away on January 14, 2022. Troy was born on July 7, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, to James Lewis Simmons and Linnie Jo Patton. He married Dorothy (Evans) Simmons on November 9, 1974, in Como, Texas. He was a member of Full Gospel House of Prayer and held a seat at the Joe Bob’s...
Obituary – Joan Harness
Joan Harness Graveside service for Joan Harness, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Brigham Cemetery with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Harness passed away on January 13, 2022, at her home after a long illness. Joan was born on November 21, 1930, in Emory, Texas, to Alta and Fred Jones. She attended Emory and surrounding schools. Joan married...
TxDOT Road Report for Jan. 17, 2022
TxDot Logo Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 17, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell...
Crime In Sulphur Springs At 22-Year Low In 2021
New 22-Year Lows Set in 3 Major Offense Categories, High Set In Another Last Year Crime declined in 2021 in Sulphur Springs, dropping from 188 offenses in 2020 to a new 22-year record low of 128 offenses recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department in the seven major offense reporting categories. In the past, the least number of offenses recorded by SSPD in a year was 162 in 2019 and the most was 371 offenses in 2004. From 2020 to...
