More Than 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During I-30 Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams found more than 2 pounds of cocaine during an Interstate 30 traffic stop early Saturday morning. Williams reported stopping a black Mitsubishi G4 at 2:27 a.m. Aug. 21, 2021, that was traveling in the passing lane and not passing other vehicles on I-30 east at mile marker 124. Williams alleged finding the driver to be in possession of 2.2 pounds (almost 1 kilogram) of cocaine. Kim Lafay...
3 Sulphur Springs Men Jailed On DWI Charges
Three Sulphur Srpings men were jailed in as many days on DWI charges. A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Thursday evening on a third or more DWI charge, 43-year-old Sulphur Springs man on a felony DWI-related charge Wednesday and a 75-year-old by DPS on a misdemeanor DWI charge, according to arrest reports. South Broadway Street DWI Arrest Chaisen Jadran Chamenss(HCSO jail photos) Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Matt Glenn...
CPCISD Students Selected To Serve On State Committee
Como-Pickton CISD Superintendent Greg Bower this week announced that several of students have been chosen to serve on the Texas Transition Regional Student Advisory Committee. Dr. Bower said CP is “proud of their representation and efforts.” CPCISD students will provide feedback on the Student-Centered Transitions Network, which collaborates with Texas Education Agency to support students as they move from high school to...
Yolanda Lemos Fuentes
Yolanda Lemos Fuentes Yolanda Lemos Fuentes was born on September 21, 1955, in the beautiful city of Corpus Christi to her loving parents Delia Godoy Lemos and Robert Herrera Lemos. She was married at a young age to Fernando Padron Fuentes Sr., and had three children, Dr. Fred Fuentes (Aminta), Veronica Knotts (Jeff) and Victoria Miller (Bryce). She was the proud grandmother of 10 amazing grandkids: Devien Malik Fuentes (Yeimi),...
Hopkins County Records – Aug. 20, 2021
Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Land Deed Transfers Kiefer Stephen Johnson and Morgan L. Johnson to Natalie Hightower; tract in the MA Bowlin survey.Brenda Blowers to Ward Diehl; tract in the Robert Lee surveyWilliam S. Boyed and Sarah Sheer to Ignacio Cortes Huitrado and Erica Joanna Mata; tract in the Andrew Hurley surveyBarry Matthew Law and Susan Elaine Law to Chadwick S. Hale and Gina J. Hale; tract in the OM...
Franklin County Has Lowest July 2021 Unemployment Rate In Area
Hopkins County Falls to 2nd By Narrow Margin After an extended period, Hopkins County can no longer claim to have the lowest jobless rate in the Northeast Texas/Texarkana Workforce Development Area. Franklin County unseated Hopkins County lst month for that, but Hopkins County is a close second with only 0.1 separating the two counties’ July 2021 unemployment rates, according to the latest Local Area Unemployment Statistics...
Construction To Begin Monday At Main Street Theatre
One of the longtime cultural fixtures just off Celebration Square will soon get a face lift. If all goes according to schedule construction will begin Monday. A rework of the front and back walls of Main Street Theater, which have deteriorated over time, is required. This repair project is necessary for the safety of patrons and passersby. This will assure Main Street Theater can continue bringing live theater arts to the local...
Clerk Issues Reminder Regarding Mark And Brand Expirations
All marks, brands, and tattoos currently registered with the Hopkins County Clerk will expire on August 30, 2021, in accordance with Texas Agriculture Code 144.044. The owners of the marks and brands will have from August 31, 2021 to February 28, 2022, to renew them. Any previously recorded marks and brands which have not been re-registered by the deadine of February 28, 2022, will be considered unclaimed and eligible for registration...
FEMA Funeral Assistance Remains Available for COVID-19 Related Deaths
FEMA Region 6 Medoa Advisory – Aug. 19, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, especially those who suffered loss due to the virus. Nothing can replace loved ones, but FEMA may be able to help ease the financial burden that comes with that loss. Those who had COVID-19-related funeral expenses can apply for FEMA Funeral Assistance by calling 844-684-6333 or TTY 800-462-7585. Phone lines are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m....
County Road 2341 Home Destroyed By Blaze
A County Road 2341 home was destroyed by a blaze Thursday morning. No injuries were reported to have resulted from the fire. The cause of the blaze had yet to be determined early Thursday afternoon., according to fire reports. Hopkins County, Brinker, Como, Pickton-Pine Forest and Arbala firefighters were dispatched to the CR 2341 address, just south of Interstate 30 around 10:15 a..m. Aug. 19, 2021, to the reported structure fire....
