Anglin Answers Myth, Fact Issues Regarding PJC Proposal
by Dr. Pam Anglin, A.B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D., C.P.A. MYTH: On November 8 residents of the Paris Junior College (PJC) service area outside the taxing district will decide whether to be annexed into the PJC tax base. While the initial increase is being advertised as low as 8.5 cents per $100 evaluation, that figure can be unilaterally increased to 27 cents per $100 without any authorization by the citizens of the county once they...
Persistence Foils Attempt to Evade Arrest
A credible Crime Stopper tip led Hopkins County Deputies to a residence on State Highway 11E Wednesday. The Sheriff’s office was seeking William David McPherson, 39, for Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation with Intend to commit other felony—that’s a Felony 1—and for Violation of Parole Assault Family Violence Impede Breath/Circulation—a Felony 3. When they knocked on the door of the residence, no one answered. However,...
Local Woman Attempts Escape From Arresting Officer
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies received a call of a suspicious person at a residence near FM 2653 and CR 4738, Wednesday evening around 9:30 p.m. When Cpl. Todd Evans responded he found Kristy Marie Green, 33, of Sulphur Springs walking in a bar ditch. He stopped to check on her welfare and when she was identified it was found that she was wanted by Rockwall County for Bond Forfeiture Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty...
Seven Sentenced Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court seven pleas were entered and sentencing handed down, according to the office of the District Attorney. Pleas and sentencing included: Jeremy Don Campbell pled to 12 months state jail time for endangering a child. He also pled to 4 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for bail jumping. If he commits a new felony he will be eligible for 25 years to life. Campbell, 29 of...
Loyd Everett “Bud” Chaffin
Mr. Loyd Everett “Bud” Chaffin, age 87 of Rowlett, passed away on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 in Dallas. He was born on August 9th, 1929 in Oklahoma City, to the late Edgar Chaffin and Pearl Biggerstaff Chaffin. Mr. Chaffin retired from U.S. Steel, was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Garland and has served as a Deacon since 1969. He was a founding member of the Garland Emergency Core and was preceded in death by...
Agrilife: Arts and Crafts Show Highlights Fall Festival
Creative Arts Contest Results The 2016 Hopkins County Fall Festival has come and gone until next year, and we could not have asked for better weather! Sun shine and a gentle breeze greeted fair-goers. Two of the highlights each year are the Arts & Crafts Show (by the way, I purchased some absolutely fabulous items handcrafted items!), and the Creative Arts Contest. Hopkins County residents showcased their talents in the...
Lady Cats Prepare for Bi-District Following Win in Marshall
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said he told his team they needed to take care of securing second place in district before really thinking about anything else. The Lady Cats took care of that on their to do list defeating Marshall, 3-0 on the road Tuesday night. The Lady finished with a 9-3 mark in district play. Coach Maness said his team impressed him as they played really well. He said they were able to focus on some of...
Cumby Lady Trojans in Bi-District Next Tuesday
The Cumby Lady Trojans’ volleyball team took a hard fought 3-2 win at home against the Fruitvale Lady Bobcats Tuesday night. Score was 25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 21-25 and 17-15. Cumby’s leading servers were Paige Seely with 15 points and Jaycee Weatherbee with 13 points. Sydney Spillers, Alyssa Morgan and Ashley Hagood had 7 serving points. Alysse Bullock had 6 points and Samantha Hagood 3 service points. Ashley Hagood led the...
Northeast Texas Rural Transportation Summit Set for November 9
The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the ArkTex Council of Governments are hosting a Northeast Texas Rural Transportation Summit to be held on Wednesday, November 9 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The event is being held in an effort to discuss our region’s transportation needs and how best to meet them. Every city and county within the region has identified needed highway improvements including safety, increased capacity...
