Cocaine, Nearly 4 Pounds Of Ecstasy Discovered During Traffic Stop
Approximately 12 ounces of cocaine and nearly 4 pounds of ecstasy were discovered during a routine traffic stop Wednesday night, according to arrest reports. Tavares T. Sanders Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a 2017 Toyota Camry just after 9 p.m. Oct. 27, 2021, on Interstate 30 east near mile marker 136 for a traffic offense. After contacting the occupant, the vehicle was searched by police....
Tickets Now Available For The SSHS Wildcat Theatre Production Of The SpongeBob Musical
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre will present the critically-acclaimed, Tony award-winning “The SpongeBob Musical” at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and Nov. 13, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 14, at the SSHS Auditorium (at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.) In this production, SpongeBob and his friends spring from television to the SSHS stage in an exciting event featuring original music from superstars of all genres...
September 2021 Unemployment Rates Below State Average In Only 3 Counties In NET Workforce Development Area
Unemployment on average continued to decline, although by less than 1 percent, across the state last month as was the case for all except one county in Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area. Franklin, Hopkins and Delta were the only counties in the nine-county Northeast Texas WDA with September 2021 unemployment rates below the state average of 4.9 percent, according to the Local Area Unemployment Statistics report published by...
Early Voting Concludes Oct. 29 In Constitutional Amendments, North Hopkins ISD, Cumby City Council Elections
Early voting got off to a slow start last Monday and continued voter turn out has continued to be low in the Nov. 2, 2021 Constitutional Amendment, North Hopkins ISD trustees and Cumby City Council Elections. A total of 20 ballots were cast by Hopkins County voters during the first day of the early voting period. When the poll closed Tuesday, a total of 194 ballots had been cast; 39 more voters visited the polls through 3:30 p.m....
Five Arrested On Felony Warrants
Five people were arrested on felony warrants, including a man and woman were arrested at separate locations on warrants not only were found to be wanted on controlled substance related charges, but were also found to be in possession of a controlled substance at the time of arrest, according to sheriff’s reports. FM 2297 Traffic Stop Sheila Ann Grimes Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies stopped a Honda Accord at 1:02...
Commissioners Approve ETCADA MOU, Non-Consent Towing Advisory Board Appointements, Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program
Hopkins County Commissioners Court approve an ETCADA MOU, Non-Consent Towing Advisory Board appointments, and a home-delivered meal grant program during the regular court session conducted earlier this week. Non-Consent Towing Advisory Board County Judge Robert Newsom If a driver is in the vehicle, which could be an 18-wheeler down to a passenger vehicle, is unable to consent or pick their towing company during a crash or arrest, law...
Hopkins County, Other Local Taxing Entities To Receive Funding From Opioid Settlements
Hopkins County Commissioners Court this week approved a Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement agreement. County of Hopkins Vs. Purdue Pharma L.P., Et Al Cause No. 2018-166 is one of several lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that manufactured opioids Hopkins County has joined in previous years, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom “A number of years ago, we went into a...
3 Jailed In Hopkins County For Possession Of Contraband, Related Charges
At least three people were jailed in Hopkins County for possession of contraband and related charges from Oct. 22-25, 2021, according to arrest reports. Como Street Traffic Stop Candace Lashay Gordon (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police reported conducting a traffic stop on a Nissan Rogue at 9:25 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, on South Como Street. Upon contact, the officers observed the driver to display nervous indicators and asked...
Trick Or Treating Will Still Be Held On Sunday, Oct. 31, In Sulphur Springs
It’s official – trick or treating will be held on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Sulphur Springs for anyone whose wishes for their kids to participate in the Halloween activity. The City of Sulphur Springs posted a notice Tuesday, Oct. 26, on their social media page regarding Halloween. “We are not making a schedule change for Halloween. Oct. 31 is Sunday. Residents who wish to participate in Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 31 are...
Week 4: Hopkins County United Way $24,729 Closer To Campaign Goal
Hopkins County United Way is $24,729 closer to the 2021-22 campaign goal of $150,000 to benefit 18 local non-profit agencies, thanks to the generous contributions received over the last week from local businesses, organizations and individuals. Week 4: Hopkins County United Way campaign workers report meeting “That brings our total to $85,283, which is amazing. We are doing really great. I thank everybody for the work you are...
