Smugglers Newest Interest: Eggs
Feb. 17, 2023- With the rising prices of eggs in recent months, driven by the bird flu outbreak, border patrol agents have been confiscating hundreds of eggs flooding the border from Mexico. Border patrol agents and US customs have reported they have had over 2000 encounters of people trying to smuggle eggs into the country. The recent rise in prices for eggs were reportedly cause by a avian influenza, or bird flu that was detected...
Presidents Day Bank Closures
Feb. 17, 2023- In observance of Presidents Day several business will be closed as well as banks within town. Several banks have announced through social media that they will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 for Presidents Day, currently these banks are: City National bank Pilgrim bank Alliance Bank Guaranty Bank Texas Heritage National Bank All offices for these banks will be closed on Presidents...
Meal-A-Day Menu And Senior Citizen Center Calendar Feb. 20-24, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Feb. 20-24, 2023 includes:MONDAY, Feb. 20- Tuna Noodle Casserole, Broccoli and a Roll TUESDAY, Feb. 21- Catfish Nuggets, Hushpuppies and Coleslaw WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22- BBQ Rope Sausage, Black-Eye Peas and...
Sulphur Springs Company Pleads Guilty To Document Fraud
Feb. 16, 2023- 4T MFG, LLC, which is based in Sulphur Springs, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aiding and abetting document fraud before a federal judge on Feb. 15, 2023. The company is closely related to a trailer manufacturer called Load Trail, sharing ownership and leadership. According to court documents, law enforcement agents executed a search warrant at Load Trail and found several employees had immigration...
Senior Style Mardi Gras Party
Feb. 16, 2023- Sulphur Springs Senior Center will be hosting a Mardi Gras party on Feb 21 at 11am. The Senior Center will be having jambalaya, dirty rice and king cake for all participants. Games and prizes will also be available at the party. This event is being planned, prepared and executed by the FCCLA of North Hopkins Highschool for the seniors to enjoy. The Sulphur Springs Senior Center is located at 150 Martin Luther King Jr...
Woman Arrested On 1600 Block State Highway 154 South
Feb. 16, 2023- Deputy T. Patterson conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle going 10 miles over the speed limit. The driver was identified as Lindsey Michelle Kimball, upon communication with the driver Deputy Patterson noticed Kimball’s pupils to be dilated even without looking at direct light. During the course of the stop Deputy Patterson learned that Kimball had not been truthful about her criminal history. A request to search...
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 15, 2023- Kiwanis members met Wednesday to discuss their upcoming annual pancake breakfast. The pancake breakfast will be taking place on Feb. 18 from 7am to 1pm at the Sulphur Springs Civic Center, members of Kiwanis will be cooking it up for all those who are coming down to fill their bellies. Members of the Sulphur Springs High School Key club will also be helping out with the breakfast. Tickets will be sold at the door and...
Representative Slaton Files Resolution For Impeachment Of Judge Mary Brown
Feb. 15,2023 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Representative Bryan Slaton filed HR 238, calling for the House to bring Articles of Impeachment against Judge Mary Brown of the 301st Judicial District for her facilitation of child abuse, and demonstrating conduct unbecoming a judge. The conduct constituting child abuse involved judicial actions related to custody of the children of Jeff Younger. Representative Slaton said the following: “By her...
Jayden Arledge wins big in San Antonio NETLA 2023
Feb. 15, 2023- Sulphur Springs FFA member Jayden Arledge traveled to San Antonio on Feb 8th to compete in the Dairy Show with his two Brown Swiss heifers. He placed 2nd in class with one of his heifers and then won his class with his older heifer and went on to win Reserve Champion ORB Dairy Heifer. ORB stands for Other Registered Breeds, not only did he have to show against Brown Swiss, but he also had to compete with other Dairy...
NETLA Show February 23-25, 2023, by Mario Villarino
Feb. 14, 2023- Texas is unmatched in youth livestock project ownership and participation. Students engaging in this project gain invaluable life skills such as work ethic, responsibility and accountability. Supporters of these exceptional youth invest nearly $100 million annually in the futures of these young agriculturalists. What can become lost in a barn full of livestock, exhibitors, trophies, banners, buckles, premiums and...
