Update: Diesel Spill In Miller Grove Reportedly Larger Than Originally Estimated
Some Aquatic Animals Found Dead, Officials Report State authorities reported Friday afternoon more diesel was spilled in the Miller Grove area near Turkey Creek Thursday evening than originally estimated, and some aquatic life has been affected. Friday morning, the 6-inch pipeline rupture was estimated to have pumped about 8,000 barrels of petroleum into Turkey Creek Thursday. However, shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, the State of Texas...
Gilmer Street Closed Friday From Linda Drive To Spence Street For Water Line Repair
Motorists traveling in “midtown” along Gilmer Street toward or from downtown should make note of a road detour while a water line is being repaired. “While RK Hall Construction was repaving Gilmer Street one of our water lines which crosses Gilmer near Schlotzsky’s ruptured. Rather than just repair the broken pipe, we decided to replace it all the way across Gilmer. We have had to break up the concrete on 3...
Winnsboro Woman Accused of Assaulting Hopkins County Jailer
Marlene Abbott Johnson One of two Winnsboro women arrested in Como on a drug paraphernalia charge ended up with three additional felony charges after methamphetamine was allegedly found in her mouth by a member of the jail staff, who she also was accused of assaulting. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Russell, Deputy Chris Baumann and Investigator Wade Sheets reportedly stopped a Nissan Sentra at 4:04 p.m. on State Highway...
Hopkins County Agencies Mobilize For Huge Diesel Spill In Miller Grove
Hopkins County Courthouse Hopkins County agencies, including Fire, Precinct 1, and several state agencies were busy Thursday evening trying to contain a huge diesel spill in the Miller Grove area. The following is a press release from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Hopkins County- At approximately 1844 hours on October 3, 2019, the Hopkins County Fire Department was dispatched in the area of County Road 1130 in Miller Grove...
Hopkins County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Exploitation Violations
PLANO, Texas – A 53-year-old Sulphur Springs, Texas man has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Russell Dean Hill pleaded guilty on May 3, 2019, to distributing child pornography and was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan on Oct. 2, 2019. Upon his release from...
Veterans Parade November 9th, 2019 – Calling All Marching Bands!
The 4th annual Veterans Parade will take place November 9th, 2019 at 10:00 AM. This year’s Parade Marshall is Clayton McGraw. The parade will start at Gerald Prim Stadium and wind it’s way east and south to Brookshire’s. Businesses, Churches, and groups of any kind are welcome to join the parade. Businesses are welcomed to advertise on their parade entry. Tossing candy during the parade is encouraged. No matter the...
4 Jailed In Hopkins County Wednesday On Warrants
At least four people were taken jailed in Hopkins County on Wednesday, three on felony charges and one on a misdemeanor warrant, according to arrest and jail reports. Latasha Monte Childers Latasha Monte Childers, 39, of Como was transported at 1:05 p.m. October 2nd from Plane State Jail to Hopkins County jail, where she was held on a bench warrant for violation of probation on a September 26th, 2017 engaging in organized criminal...
Flags to Half Staff Sunday October 6th, 2019
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flags of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. In observance of this day the Hopkins County Marine Corps League will lower all flags to Half Staff at the Veterans Memorial and around the community @0800 hrs (8AM) . The flags will be returned to full staff @1700 hrs...
Curb And Sidewalk Ordinances Receive City Council Approval
Sulphur Springs City Council Sulphur Springs City Council approved on second and final reading Tuesday night proposed changes to ordinances prohibiting curbside parking at intersections and use of certain wheeled conveyances in certain areas of town. Curb Parking Ordinance No. 2759 amends Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances to include Section 25-82.1, which prohibits curbside parking within 30 feet of any intersection inside the city...
What teachers should know about deducting out-of-pocket classroom expenses
Now that fall is here and school has started, many teachers are dipping into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies. Doing this throughout the year can add up fast. Fortunately, eligible educators may be able to defray qualified expenses they paid in 2019 when they file their tax return in 2020. Educators who work in schools may qualify to deduct up to $250 of unreimbursed expenses. That amount goes up to $500 if two qualified...
