Brashear Man Receives 3 Years Deferred Probation On Controlled Substance Charge
Quitman Man Pleads Guilty On Child Endangerment Charge Shannon Jay White Shannon Jay White, 55, of Brashear plead guilty Tuesday, Nov. 26, before Judge Northcutt to a state jail felony possession of a controlled substance charge. He was sentenced to 3 years deferred probation and a $500 fine, according to ADA Cox. White was stopped around 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, by a state trooper for a traffic violation and appeared to highway...
Cemetery, Residential Disturbances Result In 2 Misdemeanor Arrests
Two men were reportedly arrested on misdemeanor charges following reports of disturbances Tuesday. A 39-year-old Rockwall man’s unruly behavior in front of Brashear Cemetery caught the attention of others in the area, who reported him to the sheriff’s office around lunch time Nov. 26. The first call county dispatchers received was for suspicious activity, specifically a report of a guy “yelling and throwing stuff out...
Black Oak Cemetery Will Join in Wreaths Across America on December 14
A nationwide movement to pay homage to deceased veterans has come to Hopkins County. Last December, the first Wreaths Across America event in Sulphur Springs was organized by Dena Loyd and held at City Cemetery with a ceremony and a laying of over 500 wreaths on headstones of veterans buried there. The 2019 observance will be held on the same day across the nation, at 11am, and in Hopkins County at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery as...
IT Resources, Security Systems, Fire Alarm Agreements Receive Commissioners’ Approval
Firetrol security/access control system proposals and a fire alarm monitoring system agreement were approved were approved by commissioners. Hopkins County Commissioners during their regular meeting this week approved a information technology resources agreement, security system proposals for the county’s two new district buildings, a monitoring system and printer/copier lease contract. Commissioners approved an interlocal...
End of year schedule for the PJC – Sulphur Springs Center
PJC Paris Junior College The Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center is currently conducting registration for two sessions, the three-week Winter Mini-Term and the Spring 2020 semester. The college will close for the Thanksgiving Holiday Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 27-29, and reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. Fall semester final examinations week begins Dec. 9 and Fall Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the...
Tira VFD Recognized For 44 Years Of Service To Hopkins County Community
Tira Volunteer Fire Department members Robert Hanson, Cooper Adams, Assistant Chief Shawn Martin and Chief John Earl Martin are recognized by (back) Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HC Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County Commissioner Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday recognized Tira Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years of service to the community. “This is ongoing as part of the 20th year celebration of...
County Firefighters Battle A Dozen Grass, Pasture Fires Over Nov. 23-24 Weekend
Fire Chief Urges Use Of Safety Precautions Before, During Outdoor Burning Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley reminds county residents to take a few safety precautions to prevent outdoor burning or cooking from spreading out of control. County firefighters spent several hours on both Saturday and Sunday responding to a dozen grass and hay pasture fires most in the southern end of Hopkins County. Several of the fires reportedly...
TxDOT Paris District Road Report For The Week Of Nov. 25, 2019
Those who will be traveling this week for the holidays or business will want to make note of planned road work in the region so they can plan accordingly. Texas Department of Transporation’s Paris District has provided the scheduled work for the week of Nov. 25, although the scheduled work is subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. TxDOT Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy...
Truck Stolen In Sulphur Springs Reportedly Used In Rains County ATM Theft Attempts
A truck reported stolen from a Sulphur Springs residence overnight Thursday was reportedly used in two attempted ATM thefts in Rains County. Sulphur Springs Police Department was contacted early Friday morning, Nov. 22, by Rains County authorities, after a pickup allegedly used in two attempted ATM thefts, one unsuccessful attempt an Emory bank and another in Alba. The suspects in Rains County reportedly abandoned the pickup after...
Hopkins County Salvation Army Angel Tree
The Hopkins County Salvation Army still has 31 angels left. The tree is set up at Walmart of Sulphur Springs. These angels are from ages 1 to 12 years. The Salvation Army is doing gift cards this year for kids 13 and older this year. This age group can be harder to buy for. The Salvation Army signed up a record 430 kids this year. If anyone would like to donate, they can contact me, Jill Major, at 903 275-2162. Gifts are due back at...
