Reported Gang Member who Claimed To Have No ID, Caught With Another Man’s IDs In A Vehicle Stolen From Beaumont Hotel in April
A reported gang member who claimed to have no IDs was caught with another man’s IDs. Those IDs were last seen in a vehicle stolen from a Beaumont hotel in April, according to arrest reports. Dylan Griffith, AKA D, Dillan Griffith, Dylan Gerald Griffith, Dylon Gerald Griffith, Dryan Griffith and Gringo(HCSO jail photo) Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Thomas Wallace first contacted the man around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June...
Leon Heijligers
There are so many words, memories and feelings that come to our minds when we think of Leon. As we know, it would be impossible to sum up how incredible he was in a paragraph. However, anyone that knew Leon knew that there was a special energy about him that made him impossible not to love. Leon passed on June 23rd, 2021, after sustaining injuries from a vehicle accident early that morning. He will leave behind an undeniable legacy...
Hopkins County Records – June 25, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Kaci Morgan Crowson and Triad Learning Systems Inc.; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo surveyCharles R. Leigh-Manuell and Charlotte Leigh-Manuell to Ginger Diane Standridge and Joseph Shea Standridge; tract in the James Webb surveyBetty L. Jones and Roger L. Jones to Elohim Investments Homes and Omega Marketing; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyLisa Josey and Rodney...
3 Men Jailed In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance, Related Warrants
Three men were jailed in Hopkins County Thursday on controlled substance and related warrants, including a man spotted driving a tractor, one arrested in Lamar County and one found at a rural residence. CR 4798 Tractor Stop Brian Chace Bass (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney and Sgt. Scott Davis spotted a tractor being operated on FM 2285 near County Road 4760 Thursday night. While that alone...
Treasurer’s Office Adding Deputy Position At No Additional Cost To The County
Fire Marshal To Serve On Board Of Water Planning Board Hopkins County Commissioners Court Friday selected Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley to serve on a water planning board and agreed, in the spirit of county efficiency, on adding treasury deputy position. Treasury Deputy Position Hopkins County Treasurer Danny Davis asked the Commissioners Court to approve staff restructuring, creating a deputy treasurer’s position in...
Health Insurance, New Equipment, Printer Contracts Approved
Hopkins County Commissioners approved an employee health insurance plan, printer contract, and a new equipment purchase during Friday’s regular court session. Health Insurance The Commissioners Court approved the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool plan, the health insurance program for county employees. The plan will provide the same coverage that county employees currently receive. The plan will...
Don Julian Retiring After 41 Years In Broadcasting
Community Invited To Join Julian’s KSST Family and Friends On Monday As They Celebrate The Sports Director Don Julian has turned in his microphone and press pass to enjoy life and games on his own schedule after more than 40 years in broadcasting, the last 15 of which have been as news and sports broadcaster for KSST/Channel 18. While he won’t be gracing the airwaves, retirement doesn’t mean Julian is giving up sports for good....
Tira News – June 25, 2021: Tira Residents Enjoy Spending Father’s Day Together
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent We want to express our sympathy to the family of Billy Crowson. He passed away on Sunday, June 20, with the funeral being held at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs on Friday, June 24, at 9 a.m., under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, and burial in the Tira Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his wife, Nell, and all of his family. Billy Moss reported that his new...
Regular Commissioners Court Meeting, Work Session Scheduled Friday
June 25 Agenda Includes 2 Appointments, Equipment Purchase, Office Equipment Leases When Hopkins County Commissioners Court meets Friday for the regular court session, the elected officials will be asked to consider approving two appointments, a large equipment purchase and two office equipment leases. A work session is also scheduled for Friday morning. Regular Meeting The agenda calls for nomination of a county representative to the...
Garland Man Jailed On Parole Warrant
A 28-year-old Garland man was jailed Wednesday afternoon on a parole warrant. Angel Jacob Hernandez Jr. surrendered himself at Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center at 1:52 p.m. June 23. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kevin Lester escorted Hernandez into the county jail, where he was held on the warrant from Austin Parole Division. The violation occurred on March 31, 2021, in Texas. Jail records show Hernandez has been...
