Doddy Pleads Guilty During District Court Docket Call Thursday
In Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday morning, Antonio Eugene Doddy, 36 pled guilty and was sentenced to 12 months in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Evading Arrest Detention with a previous conviction. Doddy was arrested June 6 of this year. He had prior arrests in Upshur and Camp Counties. A full docket including pretrial, administrative hearings, and various stages of actions before the court regarding those...
Chamber Connection October 13, 2016
by Lezley Brown The Stew Contest is almost here!! The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the Chamber to pick up your awesome goody bag. The 47th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October...
Failure to Flee Probation Officer
When the SSPD officer arrived at the adult probation office to arrest a man on violation of probation warrants, the officer observed a probation officer giving chase to the individual he would arrest. The probation officer chased Sean Eric Whittle, 28, into the parking lot where Whittle was entering an auto on the passenger side. The police officer blocked the auto’s exit and confronted Whittle. Whittle is in Hopkins County Jail being...
Roach Found Guilty, Sentenced to 25 Years Without Parole
Wednesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court, Donald Michael Roach was found guilty of Sex Abuse of a Child Continuous: Victim Under 14-Female and was sentenced to 25 years without parole in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Roach will be 69 years old when released from prison. Regarding the case, Assistant District Attorney Harrison said, “On October 11th and 12th, Donald Michael Roach of Yantis was tried for...
Gregory Robert Beck
Gregory Robert Beck, age 61, of Emory, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016, at his home. Funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 PM, Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Lake Fork Baptist Church in Alba with Bro. Perry Crisp officiating. Interment will follow at Turner Cemetery. Greg was born in Montebello, CA on May 19, 1955 to Lawrence and Norma Colwell Beck. He married Colleen Marie Carlton in Lemon Grove, CA, on November 2, 1985. He...
Local Law Enforcement Assist Motorists at Noon Wednesday
At least four vehicles traveling I-30 Westbound between Broadway and Bill Bradford Road had to have assistance in changing tires after they drove through debris on the roadway Wednesday between noon and 1 p.m. Sulphur Springs Police, Department of Public Safety Troopers and a Constable responded to assist the motorists. At least two vehicles were occupied and driven by senior adults. The motorists were on their way to their...
Earth-Kind Living Conference Set for November 18
East Texans will have the chance to learn about new environmentally friendly techniques around the home and ranch during the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Earth-Kind Living conference Nov. 18 in Sulphur Springs. The conference will be held at the First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Ave. and begins with registration at 8 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. “The conference will introduce consumers, producers and volunteers to Earth-Kind...
Annual Fall Coat and Blanket Drive Underway at CANHelp
CANHelp staff stays, “Fall is finally here. Temperatures will be dropping soon and it is time to think about staying warm both outside, as well as at home. “Unfortunately, not everyone in Hopkins County has the means to stay warm and comfortable. There is a need in our community for warm coats and blankets. Please join CANHelp and sponsors by participating in our Annual Fall Coat and Blanket Drive to ensure everyone in...
Mitchell Advances to State Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Free Enterprise Speech Contest
After attending the Texas Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference this summer, Sheyenne Mitchell competed in the District 5 Free Enterprise Speech Contest on Tuesday in Mount Pleasant representing the Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau. She took first place and was awarded a $1500 scholarship along with a paid trip to compete at the state level in San Antonio this December. Sheyenne, a Senior at North Hopkins High School, is the...
