Sulphur Springs Teen Jailed In Hunt County On 2 Felony Hopkins County Warrants
Oct24

Sulphur Springs Teen Jailed In Hunt County On 2 Felony Hopkins County Warrants

Jaidarius Dremonte McGill An 18-year-old Sulphur Springs man was held in custody at Hunt County jail on two Hopkins County felony warrants. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office personnel were notified Jaidarius Dremonte McGill was being held on the violation of probation charges. Deputy M. Jackson was dispatched to Hunt County jail, where he took custody of McGill at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 23 and transported the Sulphur Springs teen to...

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Commerce Man Reportedly Caught In Sulphur Springs With Methamphetamine
Oct24

Commerce Man Reportedly Caught In Sulphur Springs With Methamphetamine

Bradley Sean Ogles Sulphur Springs police arrested a 47-year-old Commerce man alleged to have been in possession of 7.3 grams of methamphetamine Wednesday night. SSPD Officer Zach Brown reportedly stopped a GMC Sierra 1500 on Bill Bradford Road at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 23 for a traffic violation. The driver, identified in arrest reports as Bradley Sean Ogles, was alleged to be extremely nervous and shaking while talking with Brown, and...

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Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested Following Disturbance Early Thursday
Oct24

Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested Following Disturbance Early Thursday

A 30-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was jailed following a disturbance after midnight Wednesday. While responding at 12:25 a.m. Oct. 24 to a disturbance reported on Wimbledon Court, Sulphur Springs police reported finding a woman who reportedly had a self-inflicted wound on her hand. Hopkins County EMS was called to the location, but the 30-year-old woman refused treatment, the arresting officer alleged in reports. The officer...

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I-30 Traffic Stop In Hopkins County Results In Controlled Substance Arrest
Oct24

I-30 Traffic Stop In Hopkins County Results In Controlled Substance Arrest

A traffic violation on Interstate 30 near Sulphur Springs resulted in a 37-year-old Fort Worth man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge early Thursday morning. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy T. Colt Pattterson stopped Billy Dale Elkins at 1:43 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, for allegedly driving a Chrysler van 86 miles per hour in the 75 mph speed zone on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 120 and for not having the...

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Chamber Connection for Oct.  24, 2019
Oct24

Chamber Connection for Oct. 24, 2019

By Lezley Brown, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The big day is finally here! The 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, Oct. 26. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are All-You-Can-Eat Stew for $6 each. T-shirts will also be available for $15...

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Proposed Pine Forest Solar Farm Project Discussed At Community Meeting
Oct23

Proposed Pine Forest Solar Farm Project Discussed At Community Meeting

Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees, Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Hopkins County Hospital District Board will be asked in the near future to consider approving a request from Telios for tax incentives to locate a solar farm in Pine Forest. Community members gather to look at information about and discuss the proposed Pine Forest Solar Project during an informal meeting Oct. 22 at Como-Pickton CISD. Telios, a business with...

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Man Reported For Intoxication, Sleeping On Sidewalk Jailed For Resisting Arrest
Oct23

Man Reported For Intoxication, Sleeping On Sidewalk Jailed For Resisting Arrest

A public intoxication complaint resulted in a 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man going to jail not only for being intoxicated but also on a resisting arrest or detention charge as well. Sulphur Springs police officers were dispatched downtown to look for a person in blue jeans and a black jacket who was suspected to be intoxicated and reported to be asleep on the sidewalk. They found the 29-year-old man at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, on...

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6 Arrested Following 2-Month Investigation Into Methamphetamine Sales
Oct23

6 Arrested Following 2-Month Investigation Into Methamphetamine Sales

October 23, 2010 – A two-month investigation by Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit into the alleged sale of methamphetamines by six different individuals concluded Tuesday with a warrant round up and six arrests, according to SCU investigators. During their investigation, undercover drug buys resulted in seizure of 41.3 grams of methamphetamine obtained during 12 separate undercover buys, according to SCU Lt. Mark Estes....

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Tira News For Oct. 23, 2019
Oct23

Tira News For Oct. 23, 2019

By Jan Vaughn We extend our sympathy to the family of Jeanie Pace, of Clarksville – formerly from Tira. She passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, and a graveside service is planned for Friday, Oct. 25, at the North Hopkins Cemetery, under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Please remember the family in prayer. Regina Payton, from Victoria, arrived on Wednesday evening, Oct. 16, to spend a few days visiting her mother,...

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Travis Primary To Host Fall Carnival Oct. 24
Oct22

Travis Primary To Host Fall Carnival Oct. 24

Travis Primary School’s annual Fall Carnival offers a little bit of everything from games and activities to an inflatable obstacle course, barrel train and a meal. There will even be raffles and a silent auction. This year’s event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door Thursday, or armbands for unlimited games will also be available for a...

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