Woman Who Allegedly Threw A Cast Iron Pot, Used Belt and Buckle Arrested On Assault Charge
Mar08

Woman Who Allegedly Threw A Cast Iron Pot, Used Belt and Buckle Arrested On Assault Charge

Two Others Also Jailed On Assault Charges Disturbances lead to two misdemeanor assault arrests, while a man turned himself in on a felony assault charge. A Pickton woman allegedly threw a cast iron pot through a window and struck a male with a belt and belt buckle Friday, while a Sulphur Springs man was accused Sunday evening of assaulting the person he’s dating. Jail Commitment A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man at 6 p.m....

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Man Accused Of Forcing His Way Into A Helm Lane Apartment
Mar08

Man Accused Of Forcing His Way Into A Helm Lane Apartment

Troopers caught a 40-year-old Sulphur Springs man inside a residence he was reportedly seen attempting to force his way into. Sulphur Springs dispatchers received a 911 call at 1:26 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022, from someone reporting the man was attempting to for his way into a Helm Lane apartment. Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to the location. Before they could get there, dispatch was told the man had made entry into the...

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Obituary – David “Rooster” Ennis
Mar08

Obituary – David “Rooster” Ennis

David “Rooster” Ennis A memorial service for David “Rooster” Ennis, age 61, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jerry Clements officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Ennis passed away on March 8, 2022, at his residence. David was born on December 4, 1960, in Brenham, Texas, to Jessie Lynn and Joyce Faye (Votaw) Ennis. He married Roxanne Joslin...

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SSHS Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Mock Murder Trial Performed At Courthouse
Mar08

SSHS Jury Renders Guilty Verdict in Mock Murder Trial Performed At Courthouse

A Sulphur Springs High School jury found a defendant guilt during a mock murder trial performed at Hopkins County Courthouse Tuesday morning. The mock trial is an annual event conducted to allow SSHS students to practice in a real courtroom things they’ve learned in class as part of the pretend case. Students are selected to serve as witnesses, court bailiffs, prosecuting and defense attorneys, victims or those connected to...

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Tuesday Game Day Has Three Teams On Deck, Softball Pushed Back to Wednesday
Mar08

Tuesday Game Day Has Three Teams On Deck, Softball Pushed Back to Wednesday

Tuesday, Mar. 8 is an eventful one for Sulphur Springs sports.  Golf plays in their third competition of the season, their second match in a week.  Both soccer teams play in their second-to-last regular season contests. Softball was originally scheduled to tee off at Lady Cat Park Tuesday but has since been pushed to Wednesday. Last week men’s golf travelled to Longview for a two-day tournament, and now have their second-to-last...

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Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley Assists
Mar08

Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley Assists

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Director Rob Stanley assists student Mary Lane of Sulphur Springs as she works on a class assignment in the library. For information about classes at the campus, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs class PJC Center Director Rob Stanley assists

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Tyler Kehl Chester
Mar08

Tyler Kehl Chester

Funeral services for Tyler “Kehl” Chester, age 27, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Robert Newsome officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Ryan Chester, Kody Chester, Brandon Fowler, Blake Chester, Dylan Chester, Brian Floyd, Soa Moimoi, Alex Buchanan, Cody Box, Mason Scott, Eddie Perez, Caden Perez, Koby Perez, Ayden Chester,...

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American Legion, VFW Hosting March 12 Blood Drive
Mar08

American Legion, VFW Hosting March 12 Blood Drive

American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8560 will host a blood drive in the Carter BloodCare bus in Brookshire’s parking lot May 1, 2021 American Legion Post 66 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 are hosting the Carter BloodCare bus Saturday in Brookshire’s parking lot, 809 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs. The March 12 blood drive will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every donation is appreciated. Donor Eligibility Blood...

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15 Personnel Changes Approved For Sulphur Springs ISD In Addition To Contract Extensions
Mar08

15 Personnel Changes Approved For Sulphur Springs ISD In Addition To Contract Extensions

Douglass ECLC Principal/Head Start Director To Retire, SSES Counselor Resigns Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved 15 personnel changes in addition to routine contract extensions recommended for certified and non-certified administrative personnel for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. SSISD logo Among the 15 personnel changes approved by trustees at the recommendation of administrators following an executive session...

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Kyle Man Leads Police On 30-Mile Vehicle Chase On I-30 East Through 2 Counties
Mar07

Kyle Man Leads Police On 30-Mile Vehicle Chase On I-30 East Through 2 Counties

A 22-year-old Kyle man lead Cumby Police and multiple officers from other agencies on a 30-mile vehicle chase along Interstate 30 through Hopkins County and into Franklin County Saturday afternoon. Mark Sherrin (HCSO jail photo) Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported the black Dodge Charger first caught his attention around 3:15 p.m. March 5, 2022, because the vehicle’s front window tint “exceeded the AS-1 line”...

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