Sulphur Springs News

TEXARKANA, Texas: The Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced that the court had sentenced the final defendant in a federal bribery, theft, and fraud scheme at Red River Army Depot (RRAD). Jimmy Scarbrough, 71, of Hooks, pleaded guilty on August 22, 2022, to conspiring with others to defraud …

The inflation rate may be slowing, but the price of many goods and services continues to rise, prompting many businesses to tack on new fees to the basic costs of their services. These fees might not be evident at first glance, so if you want to avoid paying them or, …

Due to an overwhelming response, the City of Sulphur Springs will extend the period to accept tree limbs/trunks. The spring cleanup site will remain open through Saturday, Feb 18, from 7:00 am-4:00 pm. To use this service, you must show a water bill or government-issued ID for proof of residency …

Traverro McElroy On Tuesday, Feb 7, at 1:12 pm, officers responded to the Pacific Park restroom regarding a welfare concern of an individual who had been in the bathroom for a long time. After making entry, officers discovered a deceased individual without identification. They sent the body to Dallas Medical …

Texas Rep. R-Cole Hefner – Mt Pleasant Austin, TX – Yesterday, State Representative Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, was appointed to the House Committee on Ways & Means, the Committee on Public Education, and the Committee on Calendars. On these prominent committees, Representative Hefner will shape tax and revenue policy, lead …

Sulphur Springs, TX: Plans for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala are well underway. They secured the caterer and band for this April 22, 2023. The event will be at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Now, the silent auction committee is seeking gifts of items …

SPANISH LESSON PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Spanish Instructor Mayra Cummings works with students Lindsey Welch (left) and Ofelia Cabrera, both of Sulphur Springs, during a recent class.

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSIONER AARON DEMERSON TO MEET WITH EAST TEXAS EMPLOYERS ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ON FEBRUARY 15

  The DPS is offering a reward of $5,000 for information that can help identify stash houses, pill press operations, meth conversion labs, and more in the state of Texas. Texas Department of Public Safety needs the public’s help in stopping the criminals that traffic drugs and people. If you …

The state of Texas on Wednesday executed John Balentine, 54-year-old, for killing three teenagers while they were sleeping at a house in Amarillo in 1998. The teens were Edward Mark Caylor, 17-year-old, Kai Brooke Geyer, and Steven Watson, both 15 years old. Balentine had been in a relationship with Caylor’s …