Murder Trial to Begin Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court
Aaron Crum A jury is being picked Monday, November 5, 2018 and the trial is expected to begin Tuesday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. Aaron Tyler Crum, 26, of Sulphur Springs is being tried for the Felony 1 Murder of Joshua Paul Cowling at a residence on Pampa Street in February of this year. Crum has been in Hopkins County Jail since his February 24th arrest even though his bond was reduced from $1-million to $250,000. ...
Cross Country: Miller Grove Hornets State Champs; Other County Schools Place
Miller Grove and Saltillo cross country runners continue to make their presence felt at the State Cross Country Meet. The Miller Grove Hornets captured the state championship for Class 1A Boys and the Lady Hornets were second. For Miller Grove, freshman Isaiah Billingsley finished 9th. Kobe Robertson was right behind him in 10th place. Lance Verner Davis was 13th, Grant Earp was 17th, Matthew Brignon was 20th, Tanner Hensley was...
Friday is Last Day for Early Voting
Today is the last day for early voting and the polling place closes at 5 p.m. Thursday, an extended hour day for early voting, saw 581 ballots cast at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom. Today (Friday) hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th. Hopkins County voters may cast ballots at any of the Vote Centers in the county. Voters will need one of seven forms of ID: Texas Driver License, Texas...
Deer Season Opens: Hunters and Drivers Be Prepared
Deer season opens Saturday, November 3rd and hunters are not the only ones who need to be prepared. Texas drivers should be on high-alert for deer this month. November records more deer-related car crashes than any other month in Texas. Deer-related auto accidents are 19% of all auto accidents in Texas in November. October, 14%, and December, 12%, have the second and third most. Drivers are encouraged to use extra caution in...
Extended Voting Hours Thursday; Rain Hampers Wednesday Numbers
Thursday, November 1st, will offer extended hours for early voting. Hours Thursday are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. This extended hour opportunity to cast a ballot in the November 6th General Election follows a rain soaked Wednesday that saw only 337 early votes cast. Wednesday was the lowest vote total for a weekday during this early voting period. Early voting continues through Friday this week. Friday hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the...
Miller Grove ISD Late Start Thursday November 1st
Heavy rains and flooding forced Miller Grove ISD to issue a late start for Thursday November 1st, 2018. “Due to heavy rains and flooding, Miller Grove School will have a delayed start of 1 hour, tomorrow, Thursday, November 1st. Buses will run 1 hour later and school will start at 9 am. Thank you.”
Pacific Park Plan Part of Parks and Open Space Master Plan
The first of three charrettes that will lead to a parks and open space master plan for the City of Sulphur Springs provided several ideas for the improvement of space and usage at Pacific Park. Two additional charrettes will focus on various parks and open spaces in the city as the city prepares to qualify for grants similar to the grants already received. In the past, the city has received a grant for Coleman Park improvements and...
Ashley Aguilar Named Hopkins County Fall Festival Cover Girl for 2018-2019
Breanna Hicks (left), Cover Girl 2017-2018 congratulates the newly named 2018-2019 Fall Festival Cover Girl Ashley Aguilar (right). Cover Girl 2017-2018 Breanna Hicks (left) with newly named Cover Girl Ashley Aguilar (center) and contestants Delana DiDonato, Heather Bowen, Kylie Murray
Chamber Announces Winners of the 49th Annual Hopkins County Stews
World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest winners include: Campsite Campsite and costume winner this year was site #73 Seth Bollinger, Zac Minter sponsored by Atmos Energy. Their $200 prize was provided by Super Handy. Honorable Mention: Campsite/Costume: M-B Wade Juarez, Anida Reed Sponsored by Diamond Bar J. Super Campsite The John Chester Award for Super Campsite winner was site #7 Chris and Scarlett Gibbins sponsored by...
