Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report October 2, 2018
CANTEX FORCE MAIN – This project is completed. The Capital Construction division connected the final segment of sewer main to the Cantex Lift Station and began pumping through the new force main Monday night. This was the final capital improvement project in the 2013-2017 C.I.P. It replaces 2,400 linear feet of aging sewer force main and 2,900 feet of gravity main. The sewer main did pass through the middle of the hospital...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 25-31, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for July 25, 2018 to July 31, 2018: July 25th At 2:58 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Yantis. At 3:30 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to CR 1895 near Yantis; at approximately 9:36 a.m. Sonja Culp, 39, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to FM 2088 near Quitman;...
Mount Vernon Police Seek Missing Person
On June 20, 2018 The Mount Vernon Police Department took a missing persons report on Michael Ray Weir (DOB-12/6/1991). Michael’s father said that his son was last seen at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Winnsboro Texas on June 13, 2018. While conducting an investigation Officers learned that Michael was staying at the American Inn motel in Mount Vernon where Officers located Michael’s vehicle and keys. Officers were...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested While Armed with AK-47 Rifle and Colt 45 Pistol
Sulphur Springs – MATHEW LAVON PAYNE was arrested Thursday afternoon July 19th, 2018 at his Rock Creek Road residence in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Police were called to the area when a report of Payne waving firearms and yelling was received. When ordered to get on the ground, Payne complied. Payne admitted to having a disagreement with his neighbors. He also admitted to being under the influence of Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 13-19, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for June 13, 2018 to June 19, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 9; Thefts: 2; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 6; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 4; Harassments: 5; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 0; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 16; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 2; Assaults: 3; Dog Bites: 0; Fires:...
Winnsboro Police Report May 28-June 3, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested four, responded to 139 calls for service, issued 47 citations, and wrote 30 warnings. There were no accidents investigated. Rodrick D. Carter, 33, of Irving, was arrested May 31st for a Hopkins County Warrant: Felony Theft of Property more than $2,500 but less than $30,000. Doyle R. Roberson, 40, of Sulphur Springs was arrested June 1st for a Camp County Warrant: Burglary Habitation Parole Violation. Aerial...
City Manager’s Report Presented in Council Session Tuesday
City Manager Marc Maxwell made his report of previous month activity to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their regular May session. In his report he noted: SUNSET STREET – We have begun designing the Sunset Street improvements. The project will include new water mains, new sewer mains and a new concrete street from Connally to Houston. The $275,000 CDBG grant is matched with $132,000 of city funding. We will...
Winnsboro Police Department Report April 23-29, 2018
Four arrests, three accidents, 174 calls for service, 53 citations issued, and 39 warnings written were included in the April 23-29, 2018 report issued by the Winnsboro Police Department. Bronson Lynch, 27, of Waxahachie was arrested April 23rd on a Potter County Warrant. Roger Petrea, 31, was arrested April, 27th on a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant. Chalmer Mouton, 26, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested April 28th on a Hopkins...
Sulphur Springs UIL One Act Play: Violet Sharp
By Savannah Owens March 4 , 2018 – The UIL One Act Play (OAP) has been around since 1927. The competition and productions have strict sets of regulations. The term “One Act” refers to how the curtain remains open through the entire 18-40 minute play and there cannot be an intermission. For more information on the UIL competition click here. This year, Sulphur Springs High School’s OAP was Violet Sharp by...
Sulphur Springs Ranked 46th Safest City in Texas; Neighboring Cities Rank Less Safe
According to the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report, Sulphur Springs is the 46th safest city in Texas in 2018. Compared to other nearby cities of similar size and larger, Sulphur Springs is one of the safest cities in Northeast Texas. Cities were ranked based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, rape, and robbery) and property crimes (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft) per 1,000...
