Sulphur Springs News

North and Central Texas One last round of showers and thunderstorms will move across the area today. While the threat of severe storms is low, a few intense storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible, especially along and east of I-35. In addition, the threat of heavy rain …

There are many leftover eclipse glasses after this week’s celestial event. One group is collecting them so someone can use them again. Andrew Fazekas with Astronomers Without Borders says the glasses will be vetted and then sent to rural areas where the next eclipse is happening. They’re working with teachers …

  TSN – At the recent Fannin County Commissioners Court Meeting, residents asked commissioners to prevent an energy company from building a $250 million wind farm with up to 60 turbines that each stand 800 feet tall. They’ve been fighting the proposed development since it came up in 2022. Residents worry …

At Klein ISD, officials arrested Kedria Grisby, 42, a teacher, and her son, Roger MaGee, 22, for recruiting students for prostitution. Officials charged them with three counts of trafficking a child and three counts of compelling prostitution on juveniles. The three victims, aged 15, 16, and 17, were reportedly students …

  Hopkins County arrested Julian Christopher Medina-Montgomery for Theft of Property valued at More than $30,000 but less than $150.000. Deputies booked him into the Hopkins County Jail on two other unspecified felony charges. We’ll have more information when it becomes available. Deputies arrested Rodney Edward Petrea, Sr., in Hopkins …

On Tuesday, a car crashed through a downed tree and struck a Gilmer school bus carrying four students at the intersection of FM 726 and Bob White Road. The vehicle that plowed through the downed tree ended up under the bus’s bumper. The driver of the vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. …

The City of Pittsburg is hosting its Annual Texas Hot Link Festival on April 27 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Admission to the festival is free, with food and beverages available for purchase throughout. There will also be a chili cook-off, a car, truck, and motorcycle show, a showcase …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—On Tuesday, April 2, the Texas A&M Forest Service held the second of three funding meetings for the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program in fiscal year 2024, awarding 74 grants totaling approximately $1.3 million. Grant funding from the program will help Texas rural volunteer fire department recipients …

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has received information that a stolen boat may be in the area. If you have information leading to its recovery, you could be up to $10,000 richer! Please see the attached information for details. If you have information regarding this case, please get in touch …

Heavy rain is moving out of Red River, Titus, Camp, and Upshur counties to the northeast. The Tornado Watch from Austin to Henderson will expire at 5:00 pm. The Tornado Watch from Henderson to Monroe expires by 9:00 pm. Starting southwest in Bell County, water is near the bottom of …

Flash flooding is reported along I-20 between Shreveport and Tyler this morning. Just for reference, the red circle is fifty miles from Mt Pleasant’s radio station. Thunderstorms are moving from the southwest to the northeast in a training effect, causing flooding. Flooding has closed one lane of Highway 110 north …

Around 4,000 people worldwide came to the center line of the path of totality in Sulphur Springs on Monday. Crowds gathered on the city’s downtown square for the celestial event. At exactly 1:43 in the afternoon, the temperature relaxed, clearing clouds, darkness came over the sky, and finally, the sun’s …

Google searches about “hurt eyes” spiked Monday afternoon, just after many U.S. communities experienced the total solar eclipse. The searches suggest some people in the sun’s path were worried they’d glanced at it too long. Eye experts said it’s a valid concern. Looking at the sun without protective equipment can …

An assault occurred Monday at an apartment in the 2900 block of Clarksville. The 22-year-old victim advised that her 19-year-old boyfriend had become angry with her during a verbal altercation and had assaulted her by slapping her in the face and then hitting her with his fist in the head …

Two Denton ISD, elementary school principals, have been indicted for allegedly conducting an electioneering scheme using their school emails. Husband and wife Jesus and Lindsay Lujan emailed other staff urging them to vote in the March Republican Primary Election for candidates who oppose Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher plan. They …

Dedrick Lammar Rose Luke was arrested Monday for Burglary of a Habitation with the Intent to Commit Another Felony. They booked him into the Hopkins County Jail, and at last reported, he was still in jail. Deputies arrested Oscar Salazar-Martin for Possession of a Controlled Substance of more than one …

The North East Texas Choral Society presents its 26th Spring Concert, “I Saw the Light,” on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium. Tickets are on sale on their website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any choral society member, …

North and Central Texas Intense storms are possible today, with the highest severe chances near and south of the I-20 corridor. Large hail will be the main concern, along with a threat of a couple of tornadoes across the far southern zones. There is also an increased threat of flooding. …

The Annual Sulphur Springs City-Wide Clean-Up will be held Monday through Friday, April 22–27, at the city collection site about a fourth of a mile east of Flowserve. The clean-up is for Sulphur Springs residents only. Those bringing articles to discard must bring proof of city residency. Commercial interests are …

Miller Grove ISD is hosting King of Sports Championship Wrestling Saturday night, April 13, in the Multi-Purpose Gym. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Miller Grover Theater Department, and concession sales will benefit the National Honor Society. Our news website has a QR code for purchasing tickets online. Tickets …