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3 Men Jailed On Outstanding Felony Charges
Oct30

3 Men Jailed On Outstanding Felony Charges

At least three men were jailed in Hopkins County on felony charges earlier this week, according to arrest and jail reports. Kyle Louis Jackson (HCSO jail photo0 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Steve Huffman traveled to Fannin County Oct. 28, 2021, and took custody of Kyle Louis Jackson, a 31-year-old Ladonia man held on a Hopkins County warrant. Huffman transported Jackson to Hopkins County jail, where Jackson was booked...

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DPS: I-30 Traffic Stop Nets 2 Arrests, Marijuana, ‘Spice’ And Methamphetamines
Oct29

DPS: I-30 Traffic Stop Nets 2 Arrests, Marijuana, ‘Spice’ And Methamphetamines

A routine traffic stop on I-30 netted two arrests, marijuana, “spice” and methamphetamine Thursday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Kaylee Leann Payne AKA Kaylee Hooks(HCSO jail photo) Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Warren Williamson reported stopping a Hyundai Tucson at 1:22 p.m. Oct. 28, 2021, on Interstate 30 east near mile marker 110 for following too close to another vehicle. Williamson detected a...

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Although Cases Continue To Decline, 3 Hopkins County COVID Deaths Confirmed For October
Oct29

Although Cases Continue To Decline, 3 Hopkins County COVID Deaths Confirmed For October

Although COVID-19 cases have continued to decline over the last month as vaccinations rose, three additional Hopkins County deaths were attributed to the virus, according to Texas Department of State Health Services Oct. 29, 2021 COVID-19 reports. COVID Deaths As of lunch time Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, a total of 146 Hopkins County residents have died from COVID-19, including three this month. Because coronavirus deaths are confirmed...

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Hopkins County Records – Oct. 29, 2021
Oct29

Hopkins County Records – Oct. 29, 2021

Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Janice A. Wright and Charles R. Wright to Daniel Martin and Janet Martin; tract in the Nacogdoches University surveyShawn Eric Parks to Deana Marie Parks; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyJeff Jordan and Rhonda Jordan to Topnotch Farm LLC; tract in the HC Campbell surveyLoretta Cox to Jamie Lynn Barcus and Levi Andrew Barcus; tract in the Abner Chapman surveyAutry...

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FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use In Children 5 Through 11 Years of Age
Oct29

FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use In Children 5 Through 11 Years of Age

Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 USFDA New Release Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough and transparent evaluation of the data that included input from independent advisory committee experts who overwhelmingly voted in favor of making the...

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DSHS Investigates Rare Human Case Of Rabies In Medina County
Oct29

DSHS Investigates Rare Human Case Of Rabies In Medina County

Texas Department of State Health Services Friday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2021, announced the department is investigating a case of rabies in a child who was bitten by a bat. The child is a resident of Medina County and is currently receiving care in a Texas hospital. Public health personnel have identified all places where someone could have come into contact with the bat or the rabies patient and directly contacted anyone who may have...

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Glass Restrooms On Celebration Plaza Damaged
Oct29

Glass Restrooms On Celebration Plaza Damaged

Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Felony Criminal Mischief Charge Both of the glass restrooms on Celebration Plaza were damaged Thursday night, rendering both out of service until the glass panels can be replaced. A Sulphur Springs man reportedly took credit for the criminal mischief and was jailed on the felony charge, according to police reports. Glass restroom on Gilmer Street on Celebration Plaza Sulphur Springs Police Officers Victor...

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CNB Donation To ‘In My Closet’ Will Fund Mammograms For Uninsured Women In Hopkins County
Oct29

CNB Donation To ‘In My Closet’ Will Fund Mammograms For Uninsured Women In Hopkins County

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, City National Bank Marketing Director John Sellers and President Don Sapaugh presented a check to Maleta Reynolds, chair elect for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation For “In My Closet.” City National Bank Marketing Director John Sellers, Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Chair Elect Maleta Reynolds and CNB President Don Sapaugh The City National Bank donation will go to...

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Tonya Wyly
Oct29

Tonya Wyly

Tonya Wyly Funeral service for Tonya Wyly, age 50 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Mike Eason officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Cooper Adams, Blake Adams, Hobi Adams, Brian Wyly, Shawn Wyly and Logan Merrell serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Wyly passed away October 27, 2021,...

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Barry Gene (B.W.) Washington
Oct29

Barry Gene (B.W.) Washington

Barry Washington Barry Gene (B.W.) Washington was born December 12, 1956, to Troas Ben Washington and Virginia Kate Washington. However, he didn’t enter this world alone. His identical twin brother, Harry Dean Washington, arrived shortly after him. Barry graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1975. He loved sports and God. Barry was raised in a Christian household, and was saved at an early age. Although he never professed to...

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