Tira VFD Recognized For 44 Years Of Service To Hopkins County Community
Tira Volunteer Fire Department members Robert Hanson, Cooper Adams, Assistant Chief Shawn Martin and Chief John Earl Martin are recognized by (back) Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HC Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County Commissioner Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday recognized Tira Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years of service to the community. “This is ongoing as part of the 20th year celebration of...
County Firefighters Battle A Dozen Grass, Pasture Fires Over Nov. 23-24 Weekend
Fire Chief Urges Use Of Safety Precautions Before, During Outdoor Burning Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley reminds county residents to take a few safety precautions to prevent outdoor burning or cooking from spreading out of control. County firefighters spent several hours on both Saturday and Sunday responding to a dozen grass and hay pasture fires most in the southern end of Hopkins County. Several of the fires reportedly...
TxDOT Paris District Road Report For The Week Of Nov. 25, 2019
Those who will be traveling this week for the holidays or business will want to make note of planned road work in the region so they can plan accordingly. Texas Department of Transporation’s Paris District has provided the scheduled work for the week of Nov. 25, although the scheduled work is subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. TxDOT Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy...
Traffic Stop Results In Location Of Suspected Methamphetamine
Donald Merced Ramirez A 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested after officers found suspected marijuana and methamphetamine in his bag Sunday afternoon. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado at 1:54 p.m. Nov. 24, in the 200 block of East Spence Street. On contact, the officer reportedly observed the driver show ing signs of nervousness, including shaky hands....
Saltillo Lady Lions Take Third Place In Own Basketball Tournament Winning Four Of Six
The Saltillo Lady Lions took third place behind two highly ranked teams at their own Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament last week, Nov. 21-23. Overall, the Lady Lions won 4 games and lost 2 to improve their season record to 6-3. In pool play, the Lady Lions defeated Clarksville, 57-28, and Prairiland, 63-49, on Thursday and split two Friday games, winning over Whitewright, 65-36, while losing to Bullard, ranked #13 in Class 4A, 52-39...
Truck Stolen In Sulphur Springs Reportedly Used In Rains County ATM Theft Attempts
A truck reported stolen from a Sulphur Springs residence overnight Thursday was reportedly used in two attempted ATM thefts in Rains County. Sulphur Springs Police Department was contacted early Friday morning, Nov. 22, by Rains County authorities, after a pickup allegedly used in two attempted ATM thefts, one unsuccessful attempt an Emory bank and another in Alba. The suspects in Rains County reportedly abandoned the pickup after...
Commissioners Court To Consider Information Technology Resources, Protection Systems At Monday Meeting
Tira VFD To Be Recognized For Service To Community Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday will have a busy morning, with multiple items presented for consideration during their regular 9 a.m. meeting and a workshop to follow. As part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration, the court members and fire chief will recognize Tira Volunteer Fire Department for...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 25-29, 2019
Menu for Nov. 25-29, 2019 Monday – Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, california blend vegetables and a roll Tuesday – Taco soup and crackers Wednesday – Turkey and dressing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and a roll Thursday – Closed so that Meal A Day cooks and drivers can be with their families for Thanksgiving Friday – Chicken pot pie, broccoli and pickled...
Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested On Felony Warrant
A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was taken into custody around lunch time Friday on a felony warrant. Demetria Lashunda Rivers Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Turrentine and Cpl. Todd Evans, aware of an outstanding warrant for Demetria Lashunda Rivers’ arrest, went to her Beckham Street residence at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 22. Upon locating the woman, the deputies served the warrant and took her to jail for violation of...
Liberty Man Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Controlled Substance Charge
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle A 28-year-old Liberty, Texas man was arrested by a sheriff’s deputy on controlled substance and weaopn charges, following a routine traffic stop in Sulphur Springs Saturday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Burdick reported stopping a Ford F250 pickup at about 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on Shannon Road at Bill Bradford Road,...
