CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS   REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE  CITY COUNCIL  May 3, 2022  7:00 p.m.  An Executive Session will be at 6:15 p.m. following Texas Government Code, Title 5, Chapter 551 – §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, §551.072, Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Project Superman. The regular meeting of the …

Hopkins County Commissioners will hold a work session this evening at 6:00 in the Emergency Operation Center/Training Room of the Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center at Rosemont St. in Sulphur Springs. In addition, commissioners will meet with the county’s volunteer firefighters. Following that meeting, commissioners will discuss the budget.

They usually send out property tax appraisals in mid-May, and Hopkins County residents will be in for an unpleasant surprise. According to Chief Appraiser Cathy Singleton, the average valuation increase will be about 23%, usually between five and 10%. That is about average for other counties, in the area, except …

Taylor Elise Allen Hopkins County Deputies arrested 31-year-old Taylor Elise Allen of Gladewater on two outstanding warrants. One was for Possession of a Controlled Substance and the other for Bond Forfeiture on a drug charge. They did not set a bond amount. Darrin Ray Fairchild Hopkins County Deputies arrested 53-year-old …

Downtown Food Pantry has long been in dire need of paving its parking lot. Now three Paris banks have made donations to help make it happen in May. First Federal Community Bank and its Foundation made a significant contribution along with Liberty National Bank and Peoples Bank. “We have long …

The Deport Volunteer Fire Department hosts a pet shot clinic Saturday from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the fire station on Monroe Street. The Animal Health Center will be administering rabies and other shots, and worming is also available. It is a low-cost clinic and a drive-through with your …

A new federal lawsuit filed on behalf of 15 illegal migrants detained for criminal trespassing aims to shut down Governor Abbott’s Operation Lone Star. Their attorney, Susan Hutchison, claims the trespassing arrests at the southern border attempt at illegal federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit also seeks financial compensation for those …

A new federal lawsuit filed on behalf of 15 illegal migrants detained for criminal trespassing aims to shut down Governor Abbott’s Operation Lone Star. Their attorney, Susan Hutchison, claims the trespassing arrests at the southern border attempt at illegal federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit also seeks financial compensation for those …

A Central Texas rancher makes a play to lure Twitter’s new headquarters to the area. Jim Schwertner is the President and CEO of Schwertner Farms. He’s one of the nation’s largest livestock brokers, and he’s in the tiny Williamson County town of Schwertner. And his pitch to Elon Musk goes …

Hugo Police have arrested three men and a juvenile in connection with the drive-by shooting of 21-year-old Eric Hilbert. The video showed a white car speeding away from the scene. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle several hours later and arrested 22-year-old Guillaume Rosales, 18-year-old Trederriyous McDonald, 20-year-old DeOndra Gaffney, and …