Cumby Residents Still Face Water Outage
January 18, 2024 – It is all hands on deck in the City of Cumby as their water department attempts to chase down the leaks after the winter freeze. City staff, police personnel, fire departement personnel and elected officials all have pitched in to get their water supply back online. Much progress was made on Wednesday as the water tower was filled by late evening, but quickly drained as water lines to residents filled back up...
Bottled Water Distribution for Cumby Residents Affected by Outage
January 17, 2024 – As water woes continue in Cumby, fire department personnel continue to hand out bottled water for residents affected by the outage. Repairs are ongoing for the water system, but as the outage continues into the evening hours, fire department personnel have set up a command station on Main St. in Cumby across from City Hall to distribute bottled water for those who are without.
Winnsboro Christus Hospital Donates to Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center
January 17, 2024 – For eight years, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro has held their annual Christmas Wreath silent auction to raise money for Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. The wreaths are donated by businesses, community members, and CHRISTUS Associates. Once they are collected, they are auctioned off with all proceeds donated to NETCAC. This year, the auction raised $2,000 to be donated. The Northeast...
Two Black Corvettes Brave the Weather As Their Fate is Determined
January 15, 2024 – Two high value sports cars await their fate outside in the elements as their future is sorted out by law enforcement. The two Chevrolet Corvettes, both black, have been secured behind a chain-link fence for over a week after being towed from a Sulphur Springs residence as suspected stolen vehicles. Although the years of the vehicles are unknown, one C7 example is a Z06 model making it’s possible year...
TAMU-C Closed Tuesday Due to Weather
January 15, 2024 – Due to the adverse winter weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus and Dallas site will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
SSISD Cancels Tuesday Classes, Delayed Start For Wednesday
SSISD Logo January 15, 2024 – Superintendent Deana Steeber has cancelled all classes for Tuesday, January 16th in anticipation of the roads still being slick from the winter storm in Hopkins County. In addition, a two-hour delay start time for Wednesday, January 17th has been scheduled.
Buyer Beware: Texas DMV Recommends How to Check For a Valid Vehicle Title
January 10, 2024 – The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles recommends that you always “look before you buy” and perform a title check when purchasing a vehicle from a local dealer, individual or from an online auction website. To do so, you will need to obtain the VIN or Vehicle Identification Number of the vehicle and have that run through the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). The national...
Sulphur Springs Resident Nabbed For Having High-Value Stolen Cars
January 9, 2024 – The following Press Release was received from Hopkins County Sherrif’s Office Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford. Everett Van Jennings On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation regarding a victim of theft claiming they had information their stolen Lamborghini was in Hopkins County, Texas. The victim had previously reported their vehicle stolen in...
Sulphur Springs’ Pacific Park Structures Vandalized With Graffiti
January 8, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the person or persons responsible for vandalism resulting in the damage of several commercial buildings as well as buildings and structures in the newly rebuilt Pacific Park. The incident occurred late Friday night, January 6, 2024. Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Mark Estes is investigating the case and asks if anyone has any...
Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy Arrests Greenville Man
January 4, 2023 – A Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Mazda SUV traveling over the speed limit on Hwy 11. While questioning the lone driver, the local sheriff’s deputy noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle prompting a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the thorough search, more than one clear plastic bag was found containing a green leafy substance believed to be...
