Wildcats 7 on 7 Teams Face Gilmer in Multipurpose Building Tuesday Evening
The Wildcats 7 on 7 football teams hosted Gilmer at the Multipurpose Building Tuesday, May 14, starting at 6 p.m. The Wildcats was to have teams of 7th graders, 8th graders, JV and Varsity. The competition was originally scheduled to be in Gilmer but was moved here last week. This was to be the third competition for the JV and Varsity teams and the second competition for 7th and 8thgraders.
Miller Grove Athletes Shine at State Track Meet
Miller Grove ISD Hornet The Miller Grove track team has four athletes who had great state meet results Friday, May 10, at the University of Texas-Austin. Lady Hornet Jorja Bessonet won the state championship int he 3200-meter run with a time of 11:19:92, a new state record, also a school record and her personal best. Bessonett was the second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:23:71, her personal best. Jorja Bessonett Kobe...
Hopkins County Area Organizations To Participate In Full-Scale Disaster Planning Exercise June 21
In an effort to be prepared for emergencies, fire department, law enforcement and medical officials from Sulphur Springs and the Hopkins County area will take part in 4-hour full scale tornado disaster exercise June 21, according to Hopkins County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley. Below is the announcement to residents regarding the planned drill: Hopkins County Fire Chief and Emergency Management...
Austin Man Arrested In Cumby On Travis County DWI Warrant
A wanted Austin man, 24, had the luck to be a passenger in a Toyota Camry stopped about 1:40 p.m. May 13 by Cumby Police Officer Zack Steward for impeding traffic at mile marker 109 on Interstate 30 west. The driver didn’t have a license and the passenger, the Austin man, was found to be wanted in Travis County for driving while intoxicated. The passenger was transported to the county jail on the charge, Steward alleged in...
SSPD: Man Who Pulled Out In Front Of Patrol Car Had No Driver’s License
A Sulphur Springs man who allegedly pulled out of a Gilmer Street parking lot about 7:30 p.m. Monday in a Ford F250 pickup in front of a police officer’s patrol car ended up in jail. Police detained the truck for failure to yield. While he had the man stopped, the city officer discovered the 48-year-old did not have a driver’s license, resulting in the man’s arrest on the charge. The man was taken to jail; his truck...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested After Reportedly Passing Out At Business
A Sulphur Springs man, 28, was brought to police’s attention after he allegedly passed out at a Main Street business. Police found the man, not passed out in the 500 block of Main Street, but walking nearby on Texas Street. Observing the man, police believed him to be intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself and others, and took him into custody for public intoxication, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Downtown Revitalization Board May 14 Agenda
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD 201 North Davis Street MAY 14, 2019 5:30 P.M. AGENDA: Discussion/Action on Downtown Revitalization Board Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2019.Discussion/Action on a Facade Design Compliance Application for 313 Main St.Discussion/Action on a Sign Design Compliance Application for 313 Main St.Discussion/Action on a Sign Design Compliance Application for 109 College St.Any other...
Ralph Eugene Casey
Graveside services for Ralph Eugene Casey, age 70, of Roanoke, TX, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019 at Greenview Cemetery near Sulphur Springs, TX with Bro. Ryan Burchett officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Ralph passed away on May 11, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1949 in Dallas, TX, the son of Jess Willard and Oletha Mae Alexander Casey. He married Sharon Weaver on January 11, 1980 in...
William “Willy” Wilemon
Memorial Service for William “Willy” Wilemon, age 51, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00P.M. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at FBC – The ROC. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Wilemon passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019, in Sulphur Springs.William Wiley Wilemon was born in Sulphur Springs,TX on May 3, 1968 to Audrey Wilemon and Ellen Cockrum. Willy enjoyed riding his bicycle around town and visiting with everyone he met along...
