Former Sulphur Springs DPS Officer Named First Female Ranger Major in 200 Year History
Sep12

Former Sulphur Springs DPS Officer Named First Female Ranger Major in 200 Year History

September 12, 2023 – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the promotion of Texas Ranger Captain Wende O. Wakeman to the rank of major, making her the first female Ranger major in the organization’s storied two-hundred-year history. “Major Wende Wakeman’s years of hard work, her tremendous strength of character and her unwavering determination have all led her to this moment,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “I...

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Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested August 31
Aug31

Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested August 31

August 31, 2023 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the...

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Sulphur Springs Man Stopped with Half Pound of Concealed Meth
Aug28

Sulphur Springs Man Stopped with Half Pound of Concealed Meth

August 28, 2023 – A Hopkins County Deputy was on routine patrol this weekend on I-30 when he noticed a vehicle fail to signal a lane change. The Hyundai was traveling east on I-30. The deputy pulled out and began following the car. The driver exited the interstate near Cumby and again failed to signal. A traffic stop was performed in the parking lot of a gas station on the south service road. When contacted, the driver was...

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Tina Young Becomes the First African American Woman to Serve as Postmaster for Sulphur Springs Texas
Aug21

Tina Young Becomes the First African American Woman to Serve as Postmaster for Sulphur Springs Texas

August 21, 2023 – On Friday, August 18th, 2023, the community gathered in a courtroom in the Sulphur Springs City Hall to witness history. On this past Friday, Tina Young took the Oath Of Office as, not only Sulphur Springs’ 25th Postmaster, but also as the first African American Woman to hold the position. Sulphur Springs City Manager, Marc Maxwell, served as Master of Ceremonies and guided the day’s special...

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The Successful Robotics Camp was Recently Held at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs
Aug10

The Successful Robotics Camp was Recently Held at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs

Robotics Coding Camp participant Lane Abernathy of Sulphur Bluff gets instruction for camp instructor Cedric Crawford during the camp that was conducted at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs robotics 2wk

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Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Failure to Register
Aug09

Sulphur Springs Man Arrested for Failure to Register

August 9, 2023 – A Sulphur Springs man was arrested this week after forgetting to update his Sex Offender Registration information. GARRETT MATTHEW BURSBY aka GARRETT MAHEW BURSBY, 2023 GARRETT MATTHEW BURSBY who also goes by the name GARRETT MAHEW BURSBY, was registered to a Como Tx address. An anonymous tip was received by Law Enforcement, and a Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy followed up on that information. Bursby was located...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2023
Aug02

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2023

CLAIMS – We had one workers’ compensation claim in July when an employee sustained injuries to the head. The injuries resulted in 5 days missed work. The employee has returned to work. We had one liability claim for a sewer overflow. We filed one claim for wind damage at the airport. We had $8,000 damage to a hangar door. We also submitted two claims for damages to police cruisers. One was heavily damaged in a pursuit and was a total...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Receives Highest Rating
Jul31

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Receives Highest Rating

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Earns National Recognition for Nurse Communication  (Sulphur Springs, Texas) – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has receivedthe highest rating for nurse communication in a recent survey conducted by the Hospital ConsumerAssessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data. The hospital is one of 27 in Texas and two in East Texas to earn five stars for nurse...

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Evening Chapel CME in Sulphur Springs Holding a Plate Lunch Fundraiser August 3rd and 6th
Jul30

Evening Chapel CME in Sulphur Springs Holding a Plate Lunch Fundraiser August 3rd and 6th

Evening Chapel CME will hold a Plate Lunch Fundraiser Thursday, August 3rd, beginning at 11:00am, and then again on Saturday, August 6th, beginning at 12:30pm. Evening Chapel CME is located at 199 Putman Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Menu includes Barbecue pulled pork, ribs, or sausage, with choice of two sides. The sides are Potato Salad, Pinto Beans, or Mac and Cheese. Cost is a $12.00 donation. They will deliver. For more...

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Five Sulphur Springs Martial Artists Win South USA Championships
Jul25

Five Sulphur Springs Martial Artists Win South USA Championships

Allen TX – Five students from Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts recently won the title of South USA District Champions at the invitation-only tournament June 16th in Allen, TX.  The District Championship Tournament featured the top martial artists from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.  Students compete throughout the 2022-2023 season to collect championship points based on success in regional tournaments. ...

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