Petition For Temporary Restraining Order, Injunction For Dike Solar Project Denied
The 62nd Judicial District Judge has made a determination regarding Cynthia Martin’s petition for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction to stop construction of Dike solar project, Hopkins Energy LLC, for at least 2 weeks, according to an order released Wednesday. Martin’s application for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction have been denied, according to an order signed with Judge Will...
Davis Announces Intent To Seek Second Term As County Treasurer
Hopkins County Treasurer Danny Davis has announced his intent to seek a second term in serving the people of Hopkins County. Danny Davis Davis cites successfully performed his responsibilities as both Veterans Service Officer for Hopkins County along with his duties as the County Treasurer among his accomplishments. Upon taking office, Davis pledged to serve both positions under the sole salary of County Treasurer and the associated...
Where To Park During Jettribe Texas WaterX Championship This Weekend
Sulphur Springs Police Department has posted a map to help those planning to attend this weekend’s Texas WaterX Championship watercraft race series, sanctioned by the IJSBA with Jettribe as title sponsor, know where to park as well as where not to park. The competitions will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Coleman Park. “Please see [the ] map for designated...
Request To Subdivide Woodside Lane Plat Into 7 Duplex Lots Approved
A request from Tate Price to replat a Woodside Lane lot for future development of the property into 7 duplex lots were approved first by the Planning & Zoning Commission Monday evening and recommended to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, where it also received approval Tuesday evening. Exceptions are needed for lot dimension for new duplexes as well as a reduced setback on a new proposed roadway for the 1.93-acre plat, just east of...
Three Men Served With Felony Warrants Over Last 3 Days
At least three men were served with felony warrants in the last three days in Hopkins County, according to arrest reports. SH 11 East Arrest Olen Shane Gillean(HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney reported responding to a complaint that a 50-year-old Greenville man had failed to return a vehicle which had been loaned to him. Marney, in arrest reports, stated Olen Shane Gillean was located around 11...
Sulphur Springs Turns Page On New Chapter With Downtown West Planning
The City of Sulphur springs turned the page Monday on a new chapter in downtown development, with the start of planning for Downtown West, which Ian Lockwood of Toole Design Group calls “the next step in the evolution of downtown.” Downtown West is the area loosely bounded by Mulberry, Rogers/Magnolia and Van Sickle streets and the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks. Downtown West community planning meeting, July...
Travel Tuesday: Atlas World Navigator Set To Sail August 4th
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new ship will take it’s inaugural voyage on August 4th from Athens, Greece. The World Navigator will spend nine days at sea and wind up in Alexandria, Egypt with stops in several ports throughout Greece and a special opportunity for it’s passengers to view the pyramids in Cairo at night. The smaller Atlas ships are designed to visit smaller ports that larger ships cannot. The 196 passengers on...
Sulphur Springs Hosts Final Round Of Texas WaterX Championship
It’s finally here! Make plans to attend the professional Jet Ski race event in Sulphur Springs THIS weekend: July 24th to 25th. Saturday 8-5 pm and Sunday 8-3 pm. Admission is free to the public and features food venders, local business booths, jet ski performances, and action-packed racing! Jettribe is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the final round of the Texas WaterX Championship watercraft race series, sanctioned by the...
Cumby Man Jailed On 2 DWI With Child Passenger Warrants
Victor Miranda-Cervantes (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis and Deputy Justin Wilkerson stopped a GM Safari at 8:42 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 11 at FM 3134 for a traffic violation. A records check showed driver Victor Miranda-Cervantes to be wanted on two warrants for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger 15 years of age. Miranda-Cervantes was accused March 20, 2021, of driving...
Judge Considering Cynthia Martin’s Petition For Restraining Order For Planned Dike Solar Project
Those hoping for a quick decision Monday to Cynthia Martin’s request for a restraining order to temporarily halt construction of the planned Dike solar project were disappointed. Will Biard, 62nd Judicial District Judge, told the parties involved that he would take the matter under advisement so that he gets it right, but expects to make a decision by the end of the week. The hearing for the temporary restraining order came...
