Commissioners Court Commemorates Civic Center's 41st Year By Recognizing Board Members
Hopkins County Commissioners Court commemorated the 41 years of service of the Hopkins County Regional Center by honoring the dedication of the members of the first governing board who remain active citizens in our community. “It is an honor for the court to honor them,” County Judge Robert Newsom said Monday. Newsom noted that the Civic Center came into existence due to the combined enthusiasm, interests and efforts of...
Brown, Julian File Candidacy For Place 1 On Sulphur Springs City Council
Two individuals filed candidacy Monday morning for a place on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Election ballot. Justin M. Brown Justin M. Brown had filed by 9:15 a.m. Jan. 27, as a candidate for Place 1 on the City Council. Jay W. Julian At 9:50 a.m. Jan. 27, Jay W. Julian had also filed as a candidate for Place 1 on the City Council. So far, Place 1 is the only place in which a contested race has developed. Five other places...
Update: Motorcyclist Dies As Result Of Interstate 30 Crash
A motorcyclist died Sunday evening as a result of a crash on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 125. The motorcycle rider was identified Monday afternoon by police as Andrew Taylor Glass, 23, of Savoy, TX. The call was dispatched at 6:19 p.m. Jan. 26 as a one-vehicle motorcycle crash. The crash is still being investigated, but initial investigation by Sulphur Springs police indicated the Savory man was traveling west on I-30 on his...
Lyft Passenger Accused of Transporting 44 Pounds Of Marijuana and Liquid Codeine
Dallas Qunicy Jackson A 31-year-old Arlington man was jailed Saturday morning after troopers found more than 3 dozen vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana and a water bottle filled with suspected liquid codeine, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Aaron Hanna reported stopping a Toyota car on Interstate 30 near mile marker 129 at 8:21 a.m. Jan. 25, for a traffic violation. During contact with the...
Jan. 27 Commissioners Court Agenda Includes Emergency Management Appointments, Fire Agreements
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked during their regular 9 a.m. meeting Monday, Jan. 27, to consider at least two items each for the cities of Como, Cumby and Tira, as well as four requests from Farmers Electric Cooperative Inc., a plat and matters related to two roads. Hopkins County Commissioners Court The court members will be asked to consider an emergency management coordinator and a fire investigation agreement each...
Scrap Metal Collected At 3 Precinct Barns Will Benefit Volunteer Fire Departments
Local residents who want to help raise funds for the county’s volunteer fire departments can do so while tidying up a bit at home, according to Hopkins County commissioners. Hopkins County seal Precinct 2, 3 and 4 Commissioners accept at their respective precinct barns scrap metal; all funds raised from cashing in the scrap metal will be divided evenly among the volunteer fire departments in the county, the commissioners...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of Jan. 27, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Jan. 27, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Sheriff's Office Pursuing COPS Grant To Add Officers To Patrol Division
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing grant funding which would allow the department to increase the department by one patrol deputy each shift. HCSO Chief Deputy Tanner Crump talked with Hopkins County Commissioners Court during a work session this week about potentially applying for a 3-year COPS grant for up to $125,000 to increase patrol and CID staffing to keep up...
Construction Project, Repairs Discussed By Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioner Court, during a work session this week, discussed a construction project and needed repairs at county facilities. Inmates remove debris from a demolished building to clear the site for a new county building at the corner of Rosemont Street and Houston Street. Tom Glossup reported construction on the new building to be located at the corner of Houston and Rosemont Streets is expected to really get under way...
Chavarria Files For Place 5 On Sulphur Springs City Council
Ricardo Chavarria Ricardo Chavarria filed candidacy Thursday afternoon, Jan. 23, for Place 5 on the May 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Election. Chavarria, a master sergeant in the Army is the fifth candidate to sign up to run in the election. Harold Nash Sr. Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22, signed up for City Council Place 2 seat. He was appointed by the City Council on Dec. 13 to serve in the Place 2 seat, following the City...
