Sulphur Springs News

As fall brings less daylight, TxDOT urges drivers to be extra vigilant about protecting pedestrians AUSTIN — Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see and safely avoid pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why TxDOT …

COMMERCE, TX—What’s more delightful than a stroll through campus on a crisp October evening, immersing yourself in art galleries and savoring refreshments? Mark your calendar for Art Walk 2023 on Wednesday, October 18, from 4 to 6:30 pm at Texas A&M University-Commerce in Commerce, Texas. During Art Walk 2023, the Department of Art will open the doors …

By Butch Burney Businesses who want to get their message out to 400 stew cooks and judges have until noon Friday, October 6, to bring their promotional items to the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce at 110 Main St. Our goody bags will go out to 350 cooks and almost …

Christopher Basham An officer stopped a vehicle known to be occupied by Christopher Basham in the 300 block of NW 9th Sunday afternoon at 1:06. Basham gave a false name, denying that he was Basham, and fled on the officer who caught him in the 700 block of W. Kaufman. …

AUSTIN – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for Texas ports that will help increase trade, improve safety, and provide a more robust supply chain. The funding comes from a bill passed in this year’s 88th Legislative Session, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The Commission approved $200 million, the …

Fannin, Franklin, and Gregg counties continue to have burn bans in Northeast Texas east of Rockwall. All others have lifted their bans, with rain expected by mid-week. A cold front will bring multiple showers and thunderstorms to the area during midweek, mainly on Wednesday and Thursday. A few intense storms …

A shooter sent a person to the hospital in Beckville Saturday before 1:00 am. It occurred on Front Street. According to the Panola County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received 911 calls about a person shot, and the callers stated the people involved were father and son. Ray Dell Rollins, of Beckville, …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports that the total number of migrant encounters exceeded 260,000 in September, which breaks the previous record of 252,320 set back in December of 2022. This figure includes meetings with the Border Patrol between ports of entry and with the Office of Field Operations at …

Governor Abbott has notified Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan that a special session will begin on October 9. Abbott still needs to state the purpose of the upcoming session. He mentions calling another special session to focus on vouchers, school choice, and public school funding.

Hunt County law enforcement and fire rescue responded to the Rustic Oaks Mobile Home Park Boat Dock at Lake Tawakoni, where they discovered a middle-aged man’s body. The body was pulled from the water by responders. The Hunt County Sheriff’s CID is investigating.