Sulphur Springs News

An East Texas law enforcement agency is warning the public about a Bitcoin scam involving an imposter claiming to be a deputy sheriff. The Smith County Sheriff’s office says the caller tells people they have a warrant and must immediately pay a fine by depositing money into Bitcoin machines found …

Hopkins County arrested Devoia Jarron Jackson on Bossier City warrants, charging him with five counts of Burglary of vehicles and two counts of attempted Burglary of cars. They booked him into the Hopkins County Jail, waiting for Louisiana authorities. Deputies booked Nicole Rae Pritchard into the Hopkins County Jail for …

Texarkana Police believe there could be more victims of an apartment house maintenance man arrested earlier this month for sexually assaulting a woman. After the first assault, they issued a warrant for 55-year-old Bobby Jones, and he surrendered to police on December 7. They released him after he posted bond. …

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North and Central Texas Showers and isolated storms will continue today before gradually ending from west to east this afternoon. Minor street flooding is possible, especially in the morning, so be cautious if you are on the roads this holiday weekend. Expect Christmas Day to be chilly and dry with …

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) annual adjustment of benefits to offset inflation kicks in, meaning millions of recipients will see a higher number on their checks in 2024. Inflation eased during 2023, leading officials to announce an increase of 3.2% – well under last year’s eye-popping 8.7% jump. Estimated average monthly checks …

Last month, prices fell for the first time since April 2020, according to a closely watched report released Friday by the Commerce Department. U.S. inflation slowed further in November, and consumer spending continued to outpace expectations, lending further credence to the idea that the U.S. Federal Reserve could stick its “soft landing” of …

North and Central Texas Showers and thunderstorms will increase across North and Central Texas this evening and continue into Sunday morning. If traveling on the roads this holiday weekend, allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Additional rainfall amounts will average between 0.5-2.5 inches across the region, with isolated …

TxDOT Atlanta District December 24 – December 30, 2023  Bowie County  I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway  I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, an extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under the I-30 bridge & at N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, detour in place.  …

Texas’ Annual Employment Growth Continues to Outpace the Nation AUSTIN ⎯ , Texas’ labor market achieved a new record high as the state’s seasonally adjusted job count reached 14,094,900, an increase of 26,800 positions over November. Lone Star State employment set new record high levels in the last 26 months …