Broadband Expansion, Final Plat, Software Agreement Approved By Commissioners Court
Apr26

Broadband Expansion, Final Plat, Software Agreement Approved By Commissioners Court

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday, April 25, 2022, considered requests to expand broadband further into the county, for a final plat, a software agreement and asset disposal. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Broadband Expansion As part of the consent agenda, the Commissioners Court agreed to one request from Frontier Communications and two requests from Spectrum/Charter which would allow the businesses to expand services...

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Nude Woman Arrested For Disorderly Conduct
Apr25

Nude Woman Arrested For Disorderly Conduct

A nude woman was arrested late Sunday night for disorderly conduct, according to arrest reports. A Sulphur Springs Police officer responded at 11:29 p.m. Sunday night on Reservoir Street to a complaint of a nude woman leaning against a dark pickup. Upon arrival, the policeman noted a white female was indeed leaning against a Ford pickup and was nude except for a pair of shoe. The officer stopped to talk to the woman to check on her....

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – April 18-24, 2022
Apr25

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – April 18-24, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of April 118-24, 2022 included: Winnsboro Police Department Arrest Elizabeth Willis, 36 years of age, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on April 20, 2022, on a Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant for no driver’s license. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of...

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Thomas Hugh Gulledge
Apr25

Thomas Hugh Gulledge

Funeral service for Thomas Hugh Gulledge, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Fred Randles officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Academy Cemetery with James Taylor, Philip Hoffman, Bryan Cooey, Thomas Gulledge, Ryan Cooey, and Nolan Cooey serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Mack Gillem and Ronny Randolph. Visitation will be...

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Obituary – Barry Wayne Waters
Apr25

Obituary – Barry Wayne Waters

Barry Wayne Waters Barry Wayne Waters, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his home in Omaha, Texas. A memorial service honoring Barry will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A private burial will take place at a later time at Restlawn Cemetery in Sulphur Springs. He was born on February 25, 1968, in Dallas, Texas. Barry was the son of Curtis Waters of...

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10 SSHS Students, 3 Teams Qualify To Compete At State Academic UIL Contest
Apr25

10 SSHS Students, 3 Teams Qualify To Compete At State Academic UIL Contest

The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat UIL Academic Team competed at the Region 2 UIL academic championships this past Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Wildcat competitors finished 2nd place overall with 190 points. Highland Park took first with 245 points. Hallsville finished 3rd with 128 points. Ten SSHS students qualified for State UIL in 7 events. The State UIL meet will be held at the University of Texas at Austin on May 5...

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Early Voting Under Way In SSISD Bond Election, 2 Constitutional Amendment Propositions
Apr25

Early Voting Under Way In SSISD Bond Election, 2 Constitutional Amendment Propositions

Last Day To Register To Vote For May 24 Runoff Is Monday Two elections will be held on two different days in May: the SSISD bond proposal, 2 proposed constitutional amendments, and Winnsboro ISD trustees elections on May 8; and runoffs from the March party primary elections will be held on May 24. There are two actions local voters can take today to vote in each. For registered voters, early voting in the May 7 elections starts today;...

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Trading Post for April 25th, 2022
Apr25

Trading Post for April 25th, 2022

a Basa Egg Cooker-Egg Boiler, BASA Hard Boiled Egg Maker, 16 Egg Large Capacity Egg Cooker, also can do Poach egg as well, and a Make your own rubber stamp kit comes with the letters ink and ink pad, also a Weigh of Life Nutrition Scale actually calculates sugar grams, gives bread equivalents, and fat calories too. It stores and recalls daily nutrient intake for up to four individuals. And very important: it displays all nutrient...

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Meal A Day Menu – April 25-29, 2022
Apr24

Meal A Day Menu – April 25-29, 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 the week of April 25-29, 2022 includes: Monday – Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll.Tuesday – Cheesy beef and potato casserole, corn, broccoli.Wednesday – Lasagna, Italian vegetables and garlic sticks.Thursday...

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Paris District Road Report for April 25, 2022
Apr24

Paris District Road Report for April 25, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 25, 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...

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