Sulphur Springs Man Arrested By Police For Indecency With A Child
An investigation of alleged sexual abuse resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old Sulphur Springs man July 10 for indecency with a small child by contact. Marcos Steven Mehlhoff Sulphur Springs Police Department detectives were contacted after a report of suspected sexual abuse of a child was reported to Child Protective Services. Police launched an investigation, which is still ongoing. Marcos Steven Mehlhoff was identified as the...
2 Men Jailed Felony Warrants
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies took two men into custody Wednesday July 10 on felony warrants for violating probation, according to arrest and jail reports. Jacob Nathaniel Granger HCSO Cpl. Todd Evans was dispatched at 9:15 a.m. July 10 to the probation office, where he took 22-year-old Jacob Nathaniel Granger of Sulphur Springs into custody on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of 2 ounces...
Atmos Energy Conducting Natural Gas Flaring Through July 19 in Hopkins County
Controlled natural gas flaring Residents who see flames in the area of County Road 2319 during the day this week likely have no reason to be concerned. Atmos Energy crews and contractors are overseeing controlled natural gas flaring as part of routine maintenance from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 19 at the Crush Junction yard located on Hopkins County Road 2319, east of FM 1870, People in the area will likely see a...
Chamber Connection for July 11, 2019
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce It’s time again for a huge night of networking sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Booth space is already sold out, but we encourage you attend the event for $10 and enjoy the opportunity to do...
After Two Days Off, The Edge Conditioning Program is Back on Thursday
After two UIL mandated days off, July 9-10, The Edge conditioning program resumes Thursday morning, July 11. It will be the second and last session in this abbreviated week. The UIL mandated Tuesday and Wednesday as dead days so coaches could attend sessions of the Texas Girls Coaches Association. This is the fifth week of the six week Edge program. The Edge will conclude next week with regular Monday through Thursday...
Tira News For July 9, 2019
By Jan Vaughn A good crowd gathered for the annual Tira Homecoming on Sunday, July 7. We enjoyed an inspirational musical program presented by Danna Lewis and Jerry Brandenburgh. Coy Vicars served as Master of Ceremonies and Mark Chapman, Vice President of the Tira Cemetery Association, conducted the business meeting. Martha Payton recognized the families of those buried in the Tira Cemetery over the past year and they were presented...
DCTF Predicts Winnsboro Will Finish Seventh In Their Football District
Preseason football predictions tend to often reflect a team’s performance last year. Winnsboro Red Raider football fans hope the experts are dead wrong. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine has Winnsboro picked to finish in the basement in their seven team District 8-3A in Division I. Texas Football predicts Gladewater first, Tatum second, West Rusk, third, Gladewater Sabine fourth, Mineola fifth, White Oak sixth and...
Donation to Meal A Day from Oncor
Pictured: Shown in Photo Left to Right Wayne Fenton, Cecil Toenniges, Debbie Wisniewski, Aley Owens, Karon Weatherman, Leon Jose, Joyce Burchfield, Larry Willis, Sharon Acker and Cindy Lancaster Employees from Oncor Transmission, Distribution and Meter Services in Sulphur Springs collected and donated food and funds to the Meal-A-Day Center during their Annual Food Drive. Representing Oncor are Joyce Burchfield, distribution; Larry...
Wildcats Football Season Tickets Go on Sale July 29-August 2 at SSHS
Season tickets for Wildcats’ home football games will go on sale the week of July 29-August 2. Sulphur Springs High School Administrative Assistant Dwayne McMeans made the announcement in a letter to current season ticket holders and media members. The price of a five game season ticket package is $50 for chair back seats and $40 for rail back row seats. The Wildcats home games include the home and season opener against Frisco...
