Alliance Bank Expands in Northeast Texas: To Acquire and Merge With First National Bank of Mount Vernon
Sulphur Springs, Texas and Mount Vernon,Texas – November 29, 2018. Alliance BancShares Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alliance Bank, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Mount Vernon BankShares, Inc. which owns all of the stock of First National Bank of Mount Vernon, Texas. Pending shareholder and regulatory approval and...
Como Man Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine
When Leobardo Sanchez, 30, of Como, was stopped by a Hopkins County Deputy for a traffic violation, he had three small children, a baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine and a Camo 22-caliber Mossberg 702 Pinkster with magazine inserted and round in the chamber. The serial number on the weapon had paint covering the serial number. Leobardo Sanchez The deputy had asked Sanchez to exit the...
30-Grams of Meth Found in Possession of Local Man
Under investigation by Special Crimes Unit and Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Wade Sheets, Joe Dan Whitworth, Jr., 68, of Sulphur Springs, was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police K9 Unit Officer Buddy Williams. Whitworth was found to have approximately 30-grams of methamphetamine in his possession. When the traffic stop was made at the 117 mile marker on I-30 at 10:34 p.m. Wednesday night November 28, 2018, a positive response by...
PJC Regents Have Busy November Meeting
SWEARING IN Recently elected PJC regents are sworn in for six-year terms Monday evening by PJC Executive Secretary Pam Bennett. Shown from left are Curtis Fendley, Ginna Bowman and Mark Buster. The Paris Junior College Board of Regents swore in recently elected regents and elected officers for the next two years at their November meeting. Regents Ginna Bowman, Mark Buster, and Curtis Fendley were sworn in to new six-year terms....
Hearts of Life Presents Sophie for Adoption; Photos With Santa December 8
Sophie is still searching for a family to call her own! Sophie is approximately 7 years old. She is great with children but can be a little picky when choosing other 4-legged friends. She is a very active girl and would make an excellent running companion! Her adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, shots, spay and rabies. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue to meet this sweet girl! ...
Chamber Connection November 29, 2018
The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC andthe Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are so excited to welcome Mr.Richard Froeschle, current Labor Market Economist, as our keynote speaker at the 2018 Economic Outlook Conference. Mr. Froeschle will present Hopkins County the economic...
Texans Can Prevent the Spread of Oak Wilt Disease
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, and it has been known to kill oak trees in Central Texas at epidemic proportions. Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans, hunters in particular, to take preventative measures and be cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood at this time of year to stop the spread of oak wilt. “It is critical to take the responsibility of...
