First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Tout Texas’ Robust Economic Ties With United Kingdom In London
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday met with business leaders and dignitaries to highlight Texas’ strong economic ties with the United Kingdom while in London. Joined by Texas Economic Development and Tourism Executive Director Adriana Cruz, this is the second stop in the economic development mission led by the First Lady and Secretary Nelson. The First Lady, Secretary...
Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement
AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic weekends like the...
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on Thursday, August 10. The workshop, hosted by the Texas Film Commission, is open to community representatives from across the state interested in learning about the media production industries of Texas and how to become Film Friendly Texas certified to attract new jobs and investments. “In promoting Texas as a premier moving image...
It’s Official: Second Lieutenant David Murrell Lewis Coming Home This Weekend
July 12, 2023 – The remains of 2nd Lt. David Murrell Lewis, age 20, are coming home to Texas. Lewis gave his life for his country during World War II. His bomber, a B-24 Liberator named ‘Aire Lobo’, was shot down over Romania in August of 1943. Lewis was serving as a co-pilot. His body has been in Europe since his death during Operation Tidal Wave. Romanian citizens collected the American dead and buried them in...
Sulphur Springs Police Department Searching For Suspects Involved In Fraud
July 12, 2023 – We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a recent Fraud case. Attached is a photo of the suspect captured on surveillance during the crime. If you have any information that can lead to the identification of this individual, please contact Detective Joe Scott at 903-885-7602.
Madison Back in Jail; Third Time in Three Weeks
July 11, 2023 – MICHAEL VAN MADISON is back in Hopkins County Jail with new charges. This marks the third time he has been arrested in roughly three weeks. On June 25, Madison booked a room at a local hotel. He invited his special lady friend to the room, even though he knew she had a protective order against him. She visited him and was confirmed to be in the room with him. Hopkins County Sheriff deputies received an anonymous...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Indictments for July 2023
2329899 CASE,KYLE MICHAEL SEX ABUSE OF CHILD CONTINUOUS: VICTIM UNDER 14 2329900 GRIFFITH,DALILA KALIE POSS CS PG 1/1‐B >=4G<200G 2329901 GRIFFITH,DYLAN GERALD POSS CS PG 1/1‐B >=4G<200G 2329902 PUERTA,LUIS CELESTINO FAIL TO COMPLY SEX OFF DUTY TO REG LIFE/90 DAY 2329903 SINGLETARY,JARVIS LAMONT FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50
Sulphur Springs Man Charged with Reckless Injury to a Child
July 10, 2023 – A welfare check at a home in Sulphur Springs resulted in a 36 year-old man going to Hopkins County Jail. Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a Sulphur Springs address this weekend. When they arrived they found a woman and her child standing in front of their residence. Police saw bruises on the boy. The mother informed police that her boyfriend, JONATHAN HENRY TONEY, caused the injuries. When asked about...
Morning Welfare Check Finds Man with 45 Grams of Meth
July 7, 2023 – Hopkins County Deputies, while patrolling the western edge of Hopkins County, located a vehicle stopped along I-30. The Mazda CX-7 was parked at the intersection of FM 499 and the I-30 north service road near Cumby, TX. Inside the SUV, they noticed a man slumped over the steering wheel. The man appeared to be asleep. Deputies noticed a can of compressed air in his lap, and his pants were down. CAS EUGENE EDWARDS,...
CPS Investigation Leads to Two Arrests at Local Hotel
July 7, 2023 – Child Protective Services received information about a possible child in danger. That information led them to a Sulphur Springs hotel along Interstate 30. With the assistance of Sulphur Springs Police, CPS knocked on the hotel room door around 11 AM. It was answered by 29 year-old KRISTIN NOEL ROBERSON. Roberson appeared nervous and could not stand still. KRISTIN NOEL ROBERSON, 2023 Roberson, who lists herself as...
