Sulphur Springs News

The numbers were 11, 62, 65, 38, and 41. The Powerball is 15. The Powerplay is 3x. No one has won Powerball’s jackpot since New Year’s Day, a stretch of 39 drawings without anyone matching the game’s six numbers. Saturday’s draw is now worth $1.23 billion, matching its record of …

The Northeast Texas Choral Society members are excited to present our 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” Members will present the concert 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 our …

  Texas’s controversial new immigration law will remain on hold while judges on the nation’s most conservative federal appeals court debate the merits. Opponents are glad the legislation, which allows local police to arrest anybody they believe crossed the border illegally, is getting a thorough review. El Paso County Commissioner …

The bird flu continues to gain speed in Texas. The virus has spread to humans, cows, and now three cats, who have reportedly drunk the cow’s milk. Baylor infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez says the worry is that, over time, this strain of the bird flu is adapting to …

Just in time for people to come to the area for the total solar eclipse, the Choctaw Nation opened its newest casino and resort in Hochatown. The “Choctaw Landing” resort has 100 guest rooms, including 15 suites, an outdoor pool area with cabanas, and a casino with 600 slot machines …

The ROC at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs will be the host for the 55 Plus Health Fair on Wednesday, April 10, from 9:00 am to noon. Included in the fair will be therapy, blood sugar check, pre-need funeral plans, medical equipment, and home health information. For more information, …

An Upshur County man has pleaded guilty to murdering a man he called a long-time friend. Court documents show that 34-year-old Jeffrey David Swanner of Diana killed Kenneth Burcalow with an ax after a night of drinking and methamphetamine use by both. A court sentenced Swanner to 30 years in …

  Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese issued a disaster declaration before the total Solar Eclipse on April 8. The declaration goes into effect Friday, April 5, because county officials expect a large influx of people, overcrowded roads and parking lots, possible fuel and food shortages, and likely limited cell …

(L-R) Regional VP, Field Operations Mike Matson, VP Construction Abe Robinson, Tx Represenative Cole Hefner, Tx Senator Bryan Hughes, Senior Director Goverment Affairs Ed Sema, Titus County Judge Kent Cooper Mt Pleasant is getting roughly 20 new jobs, and the rural areas of Camp, Franklin, Hopkins, Morris, Red River, Titus, …

On Tuesday, Paris Police arrested Amanda Lynn Cofer,43, in the area of 6th SE and Hearon after being involved in a call of Criminal Trespassing. When officers approached Cofer, she fled on foot, evading arrest before being taken into custody. Cofer had possession of methamphetamine, and officers charged her with …