Jan. 7 COVID-19 Update: 15 New Cases, 3 Recoveries, 209 Active Cases
As COVID-19 counts continue to rise, not surprisingly, so too do COVID-19 hospitalizations. In fact, the highest COVID-19 patient count in not only the local COVID unit but across Trauma Service Area F were reported in Texas Department of State Health Services and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management’s Jan. 7 COVID-19 updates. Case Counts The 13 new confirmed COVID-19 cases increase the total number of new...
Wildcats Soccer Team Continues Slow Start To Season With Tourney Loss Thursday
The Wildcats Soccer Team opened play at the Forney Kickoff Tournament Thursday afternoon, January 7, with a 4-0 pool play loss to Ennis at City Bank Stadium at Forney High School. SSHS Wildcats Soccer Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats fell apart early in the match and gave up a goal on a penalty kick. He added the Wildcats overall just could not finish to score a goal. In pool play Friday, the Wildcats will face...
Saltillo Man Caught On CR 3355 With Psychedelic Mushrooms
A deputy reported finding suspected psychedelic mushrooms in a truck that appeared to be out of place parked on the side of County Road 3355 late Wednesday morning, resulting in one arrest. A traffic stop early Thursday morning also reportedly revealed drug paraphernalia and resulted in two arrests, according to sheriff’s reports. CR 3355 Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Omar Ochoa (HCSO jail photo) While on patrol, Hopkins...
Send Birthday Cards To Help Grace Vaughn Celebrate Her 100th Birthday
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News columnist We want to express our sympathy to the family of Charlie Williams, who passed away on Sunday. Charlie was married to Tina Belz Williams. Also, Yvonne Weir shared that Bart Benefield passed away recently. Bart was the son of the late Floyd Benefield of Tira. We extend our sympathy to his family. Please remember these families in your prayers. Tira News Grace Vaughn will be 100 years old on January 18,...
Jan. 6 COVID-19 Update: 3 Fatalities, 30 New Cases, 1 Recovery
Texas Department of State Health Services and Texas Health and Human Services’ Jan. 6 COVID-19 reports showed three additional COVID-19 fatalities, continued high COVID-19 hospitalizations in area hospitals, only 1 recovery in the last three days, with 25 vaccination administered Jan. 3-11:59 p.m. Jan. 5 for Hopkins County. Jan. 6 COVID-19 Case Counts Twenty people received positive COVID-19 results from lab-confirmed molecular...
Man Accused Of Dumping Near Lake Sulphur Springs
A 26-year-old man is in custody at Morris County jail Wednesday night on felony Hopkins County warrants for allegedly dumping debris and trash near Lake Sulphur Springs earlier this week. The arrest is the third time he has been arrested on Hopkins County felony charges. Justen Blake Saffel (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified earlier in the week that debris and trash had been dumped near Sulphur...
Count Of Electoral Votes Resumes Wednesday Night, Following Storming Of Capitol By Protesters
Protesters forced their way into the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, disrupting and delaying, but did not stop the counting of Electoral College votes. Congress reconvened the joint session shortly after 8 p.m. Jan. 6, 2021 to continue the process of counting and certifying the Electoral College votes. Capitol the protesters, stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, entering the building, reportedly yelling and waving Trump and...
Jury Duty Cancelled In District Court Monday, Jan. 11
Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt has cancelled the jury panel that was summoned for Monday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center, the District Clerk reports.
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Jan. 5, 2021
Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report on Jan. 5, 2021: COVID-19 RESPONSE The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 11% since our last meeting with a total of 150 active cases as of January 04, 2021. The state has tested a total of 7,197 people at the Hopkins County testing site since this whole thing began. We have had 2,095 cumulative recoveries and 70...
2 Jailed In Hopkins County on Controlled Substance Charges, 2 on Marijuana Charges
Two people were jailed in Hopkins County on controlled substance charges and one on a marijuana charge on Tuesday, and another man was jailed early Wednesday morning on a marijuana charge as well, according to arrest reports. East Middle Street Investigation Kimberley Michelle Rachui (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Department Sgt. Brandon Mayes went to Kimberley Michelle Rachui’s address at 2:49 p.m. Jan. 5, following...
