Sulphur Springs News

Today is Computer Security Day. You can celebrate by changing your passwords. Can you guess the world’s worst passwords? Are any of ones you’re using on this list? With hackers and cyber-crime forever on the rise, its no longer really ‘optional’ to use specific safety measures to ensure that your …

  Bond has been set at $80,000 for a Cumby man arrested this week on felony warrants. Asa Cole Bloyed, 33, is charged with first-degree Aggravated Kidnapping and Assault of a Family or Household Member Enhanced.

    Paul Bell Wood County A 57-year-old Wood County man has been sentenced on child sex assault charges. Paul Bell received 40 years on four counts of Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact.

  Lezley Brown Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference. It is at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday (Dec 6) from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. We are so …

    A man arrested for a 2016 East Texas murder has now entered a guilty plea. Brenndrick Lilly, of Gregg County, was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday for the murder of 20-year-old Devin Newson, of Longview. Newson was shot to death.

  By Amy Burrows, PHS Theatre Sponsor Set in 1960s Baltimore, this dynamic show tells the story of dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad who auditions for a spot on the “The Corny Collins Show” and wins. Tracy becomes an overnight sensation and using her new-found fame, Tracy advocates to bring racial …

Twelve Texas school districts recognized for ground-breaking programs. AUSTIN, TEXAS (Nov. 29, 2017) —Twelve Texas school districts get recognized for their outstanding programs with the release of Texas School Business magazine’s 11th Annual Bragging Rights 2017-2018 ‘special issue.’ Published each December, Bragging Rights calls for nominations and recognizes school districts …

Today is National Package Protection Day. With all of the presents delivered across the country, this is an excellent day to guard against porch pirates. What percentage of Americans say they’ve been victims of package thieves? A Collin County Police Department is accepting packages of items ordered online to prevent …

Mt Pleasant First Responders worked a one-vehicle accident Wednesday morning. Around 9:30 the driver lost control on FM 2348 south of CR 4638 flipped his car and struck a tree.  

Wilford Cherry Tuesday afternoon Paris Police arrested Wilford Cherry, 52, in the 1700 block of NE 10th in regards to him having an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. Cherry also had additional felony warrants out of McCurtain County Oklahoma for a Bond Surrender and Motion to Revoke …