LaTrecia (Red) Clayton
A memorial service for LaTrecia (Red) Clayton, age 39, will be held at on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at St. Luke Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs at 11 a.m. with Rev. Vernon Clayton officiating. Mrs. Clayton passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She was born the daughter of Ricky Mickens and Wanda Curlee Mickens Harris in Paris, Texas, on May 28, 1982. She worked as a restaurant...
Independence Day Celebration A Big Hit
Following more than a year sans regular observances and events, the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration held appropriately on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs was a big hit. Many brought lawn chairs and blankets for family and friends to enjoy the military march, concert and fireworks. Others enjoyed their meals al fresco at downtown restaurants, soaking in the festive spirit and music performed by Northeast Texas Symphony...
I-30 Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Chili’s Parking Lot
An Interstate 30 vehicle pursuit from Hunt into Hopkins County ended in Chili’s parking lot Sunday. According to law enforcement reports, local authorities were alerted just before 12:30 p.m. July 4, 2021, that Texas Department of Public Safety deputies out of Hunt County were pursuing an eastbound vehicle on I-30. The pursuit reportedly continued east along I-30 east alternately on the highway and service road as it continued...
Grand Jury Indictments For May And June 2021
The indictment list released by the District Clerk’s Office for the June 30, 2021 Hopkins County Grand Jury session was relatively short compared to those released for May 2021. Seven people were named in 10 indictments last month compared to approximately 80 people named in 90 indictments in May 2021. June 2021 Indictments The 10 offenses pushed forward for prosecution included evading arrest with a vehicle, felony DWI, sexual...
Quitman Resident Arrested For DWI Following Three-Vehicle Crash
A 32-year-old Quitman resident was arrested for DWI following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 154 south early Saturday morning, July 3, 2021. Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies were told one man involved possibly intoxicated and acting belligerent. Upon arrival around 12:15 a.m. July 3, the sheriff’s officer noted a Toyota Tacoma and two other vehicles damaged. The people in the two other vehicles said the man had...
Hopkins County Records – July 2, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Records at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office John H. Heilman to Andi Leigh Haven, Mary Elaine Heilman, Parker Heilman and Brittany Taylor Page; tract in the J Y’Barbo surveyAmy D. Bookout and Stephen Caulder Bookout to Amys Farm Eggs LLCCathie J. Holden and William N. Holden to Brenda Tubb and Scott Tubb; tract in the Ocela Barb surveyRobert Aaron Blackwell, independent executor for the Jack H. Schuster...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Parole Warrant
James Hurston Milam AKA Jamie Milam (HCSO jail photo) A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on a parole warrant Thursday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police officers received information for a possible location for James Hurston Milam, a wanted man. They contacted him an at an East Industrial Drive residence, where he then allegedly attempted to give officers a false name. Later he admitted it was...
Health And Human Services Commission Expands Outpatient Competency Restoration Services In Texas
Texas Health and Human Services Commission news Release AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces $1 million in federal Mental Health Block Grant funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration to expand Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR) services for Texans with mental health and substance use disorders living in mostly rural communities. “With these grant funds, we are improving...
Burrell Dean Merritt
Graveside service for Burrell Dean Merritt, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2021, at Mt. Sterling Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Tiemeyer officiating; and Brandon Mitchell, Reese Hurley, Kate Mitchell, Sydney Mitchell, Lani Hurley, Rydell Hurley and Tonya Hurley serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Merritt passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her home in Sulphur Springs....
Deputies Arrested Three On Controlled Substance Charges
Deputies arrested three Hopkins County residents on controlled substance charges, two following Sulphur Springs traffic stops and one in Cumby on warrants, according to arrest reports. College Street Traffic Stop Doyle Ray Roberson AKA Bruce Robertson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher and Deputy Nick Marney reported seeing a Oldsmobile sedan traveling at a speed above the posted limit on FM...
