Quitman Resident Arrested For DWI Following Three-Vehicle Crash
A 32-year-old Quitman resident was arrested for DWI following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 154 south early Saturday morning, July 3, 2021. Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies were told one man involved possibly intoxicated and acting belligerent. Upon arrival around 12:15 a.m. July 3, the sheriff’s officer noted a Toyota Tacoma and two other vehicles damaged. The people in the two other vehicles said the man had...
Community Invited on Saturday, July 3, for Free Independence Concert and Fireworks Downtown at 8 p.m.
American Flag Thanks to the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, the 2021 Independence Concert and Fireworks will take place at 8pm on Saturday July 3. This year’s event is the 29th annual extravaganza hosted by the Symphony League. Bring the family for this heart-stirring, flag-waving red, white and blue occasion, free and open to everyone. Conductor Dr. Doug Bakenhus and the NE Texas Symphony Orchestra will present a thrilling...
Hopkins County Records – July 2, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Records at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office John H. Heilman to Andi Leigh Haven, Mary Elaine Heilman, Parker Heilman and Brittany Taylor Page; tract in the J Y’Barbo surveyAmy D. Bookout and Stephen Caulder Bookout to Amys Farm Eggs LLCCathie J. Holden and William N. Holden to Brenda Tubb and Scott Tubb; tract in the Ocela Barb surveyRobert Aaron Blackwell, independent executor for the Jack H. Schuster...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Parole Warrant
James Hurston Milam AKA Jamie Milam (HCSO jail photo) A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on a parole warrant Thursday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police officers received information for a possible location for James Hurston Milam, a wanted man. They contacted him an at an East Industrial Drive residence, where he then allegedly attempted to give officers a false name. Later he admitted it was...
Health And Human Services Commission Expands Outpatient Competency Restoration Services In Texas
Texas Health and Human Services Commission news Release AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces $1 million in federal Mental Health Block Grant funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration to expand Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR) services for Texans with mental health and substance use disorders living in mostly rural communities. “With these grant funds, we are improving...
Burrell Dean Merritt
Graveside service for Burrell Dean Merritt, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2021, at Mt. Sterling Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Tiemeyer officiating; and Brandon Mitchell, Reese Hurley, Kate Mitchell, Sydney Mitchell, Lani Hurley, Rydell Hurley and Tonya Hurley serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Merritt passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home in Sulphur Springs....
Deputies Arrested Three On Controlled Substance Charges
Deputies arrested three Hopkins County residents on controlled substance charges, two following Sulphur Springs traffic stops and one in Cumby on warrants, according to arrest reports. College Street Traffic Stop Doyle Ray Roberson AKA Bruce Robertson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher and Deputy Nick Marney reported seeing a Oldsmobile sedan traveling at a speed above the posted limit on FM...
2021 SSHS Wildcat Football Online Season Tickets Update
Football Season Tickets were sent earlier this week to all 2019 season ticket holders with an email addresses on file. Those with no email address on file were sent a letter via U.S. mail. If you have not seen the email, please check your spam or junk mail folders. The email was sent from [email protected]. If you cannot locate the email, please contact Marci Owens at 903-885-0961. Note: SSISD offices will be closed Friday, July...
Sulphur Springs City Council Will Be Asked To Act To Protect Area Water Rights
Maxwell: City of Texarkana’s Superior Water Use Request Could Impact Cooper Lake, Regional Water Supply While most of the Sulphur Springs City Council July 6 agenda appears fairly routine, with the exception of two items: one would start the process to protect the area water rights and another could provide funding to advance development on the old Thermo mine property. Water Use Permit The Sulphur Springs City Council will be...
CANHelp Plans Back to School Fair on July 30 at Civic Center; Families Can Sign Up Now
Shanna Martin, Executive Director of Hopkins County Community Action Network, encourages families to sign up if they want to receive back-to-school help for their students. If you are a low to moderate income family with children enrolled in a Hopkins County or Yantis school system, go ahead to the website canhelponline.org and fill out the forms to qualify to receive the backpack/school supply package per student. Shanna estimates...
