Should Officials Continue With 4th Of July Celebration?
As Governor Abbott’s latest executive order effectively bans outdoor gatherings of 100 or more, the order also allows for local officials to make decisions on events planned for their communites. KSST News would like to know what you think of the event scheduled for Saturday July 4th, by voting in our poll. [poll id=”141″] No decision has been made yet regarding the 4th of July celebration scheduled to be hosted...
Shepard, Swain Sentenced On Aggravated Robbery Charge In Connection
Dequenek Timothy Craig Shepard, 20, of Brashear and Zavarion Caymond Christopher Swain, 19, of Paris were sentenced this week in the 8th Judicial District Court on one aggravated robbery charge each in exchange for additional charges being dismissed. Dequenek Timothy Craig Shepard (HCSO jail photo) Both men have remained in Hopkins County jail since their arrest Sept. 26, 2019, on one charge of burglary of habitation with intent to...
6 Jailed On Felony Warrants
At least 6 people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants between June 19 and June 26, 2020, according to jail reports. Misha Michelle Price (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Oklahoma City, where he took 26-year-old Misha Michelle Price into custody at 2:30 p.m. June 26 at Oklahoma County jail. Fite transported Price to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked at 6:47 p.m....
Friday Evening Crashes Resulted In DWI Arrests
A West Industrial Drive crash June 26, 2020 was one of two Friday evening crashes that resulted in DWI arrests, according to arrest reports. Industrial Drive-Hillcrest Drive Crash Steven Elliott Jonaitis Jr. (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officers Cameron Robinson and Sgt. Joshua Shufeldt responded just after 8 p.m. June 26 on West Industrial Drive at Hillcrest Drive to a crash in which a truck tractor reportedly collided...
Early Voting Begins Monday In Party Primary Runoff Elections
Early voting will begin Monday, June 29, for the party primary runoff elections in Texas. Ballots in Hopkins County may be cast in these runoffs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 10, in Justice of Peace 2 Courtroom inside the Hopkins County Courthouse Annex Building (tax office/justice of the peace offices), 128 Jefferson St. No voting will be conducted on either July 3 or July 4 in observance of the...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Report June 26: One New Positive Case, 11 Additional Recoveries
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team on Friday evening, June 26 reported 1 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County and several new recoveries. This makes a total of 52 positive cases since the pandemic began in MidMarch, and a total of 41 patients confirmed to have recovered from coronavirus. That leaves 11 active cases. Judge Robert Newsom reported the Governor’s order issued today placed responsibility...
City, County Officials To Discuss Executive Order, 4th Of July Celebration Next Week
No decision has been made yet regarding the 4th of July celebration scheduled to be hosted downtown on Independence Day. City and county officials are slated to meet together at the first part of next week to discuss the local impact of Executive Order GA-28, with decisions to be made afterward. Some groups and entities announced additional cancelations and postponement of events and activities Friday, following Governor...
3 Search Warrants Executed In Hopkins County Related To Investigations Of Internet Crimes Against Children
Authorities executed 3 search warrants in Hopkins County as part of ongoing investigations into allegations of internet crimes against children, according to sheriff’s reports. As part of officials’ response to a rise in cases involving internet crimes against children over the last 4-6 months, three search warrants were obtained for 3 Hopkins County addresses. The warrants were executed June 25 for all three locations,...
Governor Limits Some Businesses, Services Following Statewide Spikes In COVID-19 Case
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued another executive order in response to the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases across the state. The order places limits on some businesses, such as bars, and services such as water and outdoor activities. Governor Greg Abbott issues an executive order limiting some businesses and services in response to the spike in COVID-19 cases across the state this week. “As I said from the start, if the...
Drug Test Falsification Kit Found In Crashed Truck
A 21-year-old Gilmer man was arrested Thursday after deputies found marijuana cigars and a drug test falsification kit were found in his crashed truck, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Jason Lavender, Dan Turrentine and Nick Marney, and Hopkins County and Brinker firefighters were dispatched at 5:37 a.m. June 25 to what was reported as a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 11 east at FM 1870. 911...
