The Edge For Football Continues Brief Hiatus
The Edge conditioning program continues on hiatus this week. After taking Friday, July 3, off last week, The Edge will also be off through Wednesday this week. The Edge for football at the SSHS Multipurpose Building will return on Thursday, July 9. There will be only 10 more sessions of The Edge, which wraps up on Friday, July 24. Unless the UIL changes its’ mind, football practice for the Wildcats, is scheduled to begin on...
Person Found Deceased In Vehicle In Sulphur Springs
A deceased person was reportedly found in a vehicle in Sulphur Springs, TX Sunday evening July 5th, 2020. Sulphur Springs Police Department was notified on Sunday between 5 and 5:30 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered. Police are not releasing any additional information pending notification of the deceased person’s next of kin, according to SSPD.
Man Arrested For Felony DWI After Nearly Striking Parked Vehicle
A 62-year-old Sulphur Springs Man was arrested for felony DWI after nearly striking a parked vehicle on Tate Street July 4, 2020 according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Victor Reyna was dispatched Saturday night to the area of Texas Street, where a suspected drunk driver was reported. Reyna reported seeing a white Chevrolet pickup make a slow, wide turn from Texas Street onto Tate Street. Reyna then saw the...
536 In-Person Ballots Cast In Hopkins County During First 4 Days Of Early Voting In Primary Runoff Elections
Less than 3 percent of the 23,351 registered voters in Hopkins County had cast ballots at the end of the first 4 days of early voting for the July 14 Party Primary Runoff Elections. Overall, 536 voters (2.3 percent) cast ballots in person during the first 4 days of early voting, shortened for the weekend in observance of Independence Day. The cumulative totals submitted to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office at the close of...
Meal A Day Menu for July 6-10, 2020
While the Senior Citizens Center remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the dedicated Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for July 6-10, 2020 includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and a Roll Wednesday – Sliced Ham, Macaroni and Cheese,...
Free Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Offered July 8
Another free COVID-19 testing will be offered in Hopkins County on July 8. This time, the testing will be a little different. Testing will be held at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and will be walk-up instead of drive-thru. There’s also on pre-registration process required. Those who wish to be tested via oral swab need only show up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. July 8 at the Civic Center, according to information posted by...
Hopkins County Records — July 4, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses June 12-July 1, 2020 Donald Allen Richardson and Shirley Ann SchlarbMitchell Wayne Ortiz and Christine Adelia GladneyMorris Frank Loeffler and Aundrea Cathleen ClarkMichael Allen White and Cynthia Carol WhatleyDaniel Blaine Gregg and Somer Rae GregoryConner Seth Moreno and Tuzdey Shaye DavisMedellin Fabiola Castro and Carlos Briones RodriguezNicolas Ramirez Martinez and Pamela Gail DanielsPrice...
Man Allegedly Contacted Woman Named In Protective Order 95 Times By Phone
A 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man allegedly contacted a woman named in a protective order 95 times by phone. Landon Dee Harness (HCSO jail photo) Landon Harness, according to jail reports, has been in custody at Hopkins County jail since his arrest June 21 for allegedly threatening his girlfriend at a South Broadway Street store. Harness allegedly struck the rearview mirror inside his girlfriend’s vehicle, damaging not only the...
Tip Leads To 2 Arrests on Church Street
A tip regarding suspected narcotic activity resulted in 2 arrests on Church Street Thursday morning. Amy Colleen Liggett (HCSO jail photo) Sgt. Tanner Steward with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office received information of suspected narcotic use and possession at a residence in the 500 block of Church Street. Officers went to the location around 7:35 a.m. July 2 they spoke with the resident and another woman present. Officers...
County Road 2337 Traffic Stop Results In Arrest
A County Road 2337 traffic stop Thursday night resulted in a felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Baumann reported seeing a red 2015 Chevrolet Camaro traveling north on FM 69 south at 85 miles per hour in the 65 mph speed zone. He initiated a traffic stop. The car stopped between the intersection of County Road 2337 and County Road 2336, according to arrest reports. Miguel Angel...
