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...
Stolen Tractor Near Accident Results in Arrest of Sulphur Springs Man
When a tractor almost hit a vehicle on Spur 71 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County Deputies were called. Upon arriving near the scene of the near accident, the deputy found a tractor parked in the middle of the roadway. William Pearce Ewton, 44, of Sulphur Springs was attempting to drive the tractor. The Deputy stated that it was obvious Ewton was under the influence of something. The deputy invited Sulphur Springs Police to assist. It...
Willie Reedy “Billie” Wilson
Funeral services for Willie R. “Billie” Wilson, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Killeen Cemetery in Killeen, TX with Bro. Jack Husung officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Tyler, Robert Alleman, Jed Massenge and Daniel De Santiago. There will be no formal visitation. Billie passed away on October 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born on January 8, 1928 in Paducah, TX, the daughter of...
