JPs, Tax Offices Officially Reopened
The lobbies of Hopkins County Courthouse Annex, which houses the Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Tax Offices, officially reopened its doors for in-person visits for county residents on Wednesday, May 13. Justices of the Peace Offices The Justices of the Peace Office reopened May 13 with new glass partitions atop the front counters. The JP’s area were also updated with new paint and carpeting. The portion of the Jefferson Street...
Trustees Approved 30 Personnel Changes For SSISD
Top Students Recognized, Board Reorganized, Budget Calendar Presented At May Board Meeting During the regular May board meeting, Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved 30 personnel changes and recognized top seniors. The 2020 budget calendar was also presented and unopposed incumbents were sworn in for another term, then, the board reorganized during the meeting as well. Personnel Items The trustees...
Trading Post for Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Wanting: someone to mow their yard. Located at 609 Jefferson. “The front yard is small, but the back yard is large.” If you can help this party out, or for more details, please call 903-885-9464....
From the Director’s Notebook By Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library
The 2020 Census is the buzz. What does it mean, why is it so important? Census Bureau mailed an invitation to complete the 2020 census online or by phone. The invitation included a code to identify the residence and help minimize duplicate responses. The online census portal is open now. The census is simple safe and significant for people in our community. Poor access to technology or a bad internet connection...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 11, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 11, 2020. 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...
Trading Post for Friday, May 8, 2020
For Sale: a 52″ Harbor Breeze ceiling huger ceiling fan with a light kit. Still in the box. Asking $35.00 firm. This party also has, for free, a over the toilet storage cabinet that measures 80″X26″X12″. Made out of yellow pine and stained Provencial. And, free, a wall shelf. It is 6 feet long, 16 inches deep, and has hooks on the underside to hang things. Oak finish. This party is also offering, for free, wood...
Pittsburg Woman Allegedly Intoxicated On Prescription Medications During Crash
A crash on Interstate 30 near the Franklin-Hopkins County line resulted in a Pittsburg woman’s arrested for driving while intoxicated on prescription medications, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded around 6:05 p.m. on Interstate 30 east at mile post 141, where a vehicle reported crashed into a fence. Upon arrival, the highway patrol trooper began a routine crash investigation. The...
H.C. Genealogical Society Research Library Re-Opens on Monday May 11 @ 10AM
Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Research Library will re-open on Monday May 11, 2020 at 10am. From a press release, here are the May 2020 guidelines for use of the Research Library. We are working in conjunction with the Sulphur Springs Public library and CDC recommendations to re-open our library. Our library hours for May 2020, beginning May 11, 2020: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m....
Police Arrested 4 On Controlled Substance Charges, 2 For Drug Paraphernalia Offenses
Sulphur Springs Police arrested four people on controlled substance charges, including a woman who had three kids in the vehicle with her. Two men were arrested for drug paraphernalia offenses following disturbances, according to police reports. Javier Arredond-CruzJose Ruben Campos-Trejo A license plate violation reportedly resulted in a traffic stop and two Sulphur Springs men being arrested on controlled substance charges early...
Trading Post for Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Needing: someone to mow their yard in the near future. Possibly within a week or so. Located at 609 Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs, TX. If you can help this party, or for more info., please call 903-885-9464. Wanting: to hire someone to clear flowerbeds. Price negotiable. If you can help this party, or for more details, please phone 903-485-3079. For Sale: a Craftsman 42″ lawn tractor. “It’s a 2018 model used...
