Sulphur Springs News

Rain chances will return on Friday and Saturday, with a potential for heavy rain and minor flooding east of I-35. Localized rain totals exceeding two inches are possible in parts of East Texas. A few intense storms capable of producing hail are also possible.

Texas’ famed Southfork Ranch, once home to the acclaimed show Dallas, is now home to some of the most glamorous weddings and galas. However, on Friday, February. 9, the mansion will host the most unusual wedding celebration: a matrimonially inspired murder mystery dinner.

Erik Lynn Gilvert Monday evening at 6:55, an officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of W. Center for an expired registration. The driver, Erik Lynn Gilbert, 43, and the passenger, Daylan Trey Copeland, 18, were both arrested after they found methamphetamine discarded in a cup containing a drink …

It is Identity Theft Awareness Week. There are several key indicators to look for when spotting identity theft. Federal Trade Commission experts recommend monitoring bank and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions, being vigilant about unfamiliar accounts appearing on credit reports, and not falling for fake debt collections. IdentityTheft.gov is …

A North Texas man was sentenced to life in prison Monday for hitting and dragging a police officer with his car. A Tarrant County jury sentenced 41-year-old Ronnie Jackson after convicting him of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Court documents show that Jackson was trying to evade police in …

January 30 is Special Election Day in Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties. The race is between Brent Money and Jill Dutton for the seat in District 2 in the State House of Representatives, vacated by the expulsion of former representative Bryan Slaton. Polls will be open from 7:00 am …

A Saturday explosion and fire just south of Gilmer in Upshur County led to the discovery of a marijuana-growing operation. A witness also saw a car speeding away from the scene. First responders found that the home and a separate building on the property used to grow marijuana. They found …

Just before the New Year, Paris Junior College received official news of the reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). They reaffirmed PJC’s institutional accreditation with no recommendations for improvement, a significant feat. “I am thrilled to announce that Paris Junior College …

Are you Bored? Think twice before taking that Facebook quiz. People use social media as a fun distraction for some, and taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time. But are you giving away more information than you think? How this scam works A …

Kevin Jose Portillo Garcia Saturday evening at 7:33, officers worked a theft in progress in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. An officer observed the suspect, Kevin Jose Portillo Garcia, 27, fleeing the scene and detained him. Garcia had possession of a stolen watch and was wearing stolen clothing. He …