Jail Trustee Charged with Tampering With Evidence
October 25, 2016 – When Quentin Latham, 17, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 over 28 Grams but under 200 grams, he dropped three pills on the floor of the book-in room at the local jail. They had not been found at the time of the traffic stop that led to his arrest. Video in the book-in room captured Blake Adam Friddle, 21, a trustee at Hopkins County Jail, as he was performing the duties of...
SSHS Marching Band Named Grand Champion at Prariland
It’s hard to miss the very large trophy that now resides in the office of Wildcats Marching Band Director Charles McCauley. It is more than a foot taller than the big trophy the band captured at the very same contest, at Prariland, last year. Performing first in the contest this past Saturday, the Wildcats Marching Band got First Division scores from all judges and also was voted most outstanding band, best percussion group,...
Line Formed as Early Voting Begins Monday
A line had formed by 7:30 a.m. Monday morning as early voting for the November General election began at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom located in the County Tax office/JP building, 128 Jefferson Street. Early voting begins at 8 a.m. each day and the early voting location is open until 5 p.m. Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, said that all was going well Monday morning with a steady stream of voters continuing through...
Cumby Woman Arrested for Aggravated Assault
Crystal Amber Howse, 34, of Cumby was arrested following a disturbance with a live in boyfriend. Howse pulled a knife during an assault and pointed a weapon toward the boyfriend. Other family members were present. The knife was found on the front porch. Howse is in Hopkins County Jail awaiting a magistrates hearing. She is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
“Updated with Video” Peavler Named Cover Girl
Maddie Peavler, the daughter of Amber and Ken Sharp, and Tim Peavler, is a Junior at Yantis High School was named Fall Festival Cover Girl Saturday evening on the final day of the event. She is the FFA Vice-President and on the Show Team , a Cheerleader, plays on the tennis team, and competes in UIL Feature Writing. She also works at the Brookshires in Emory. Maddie plans to go to college to become a dentist or dental...
Chamber of Commerce Announces 47th Annual Stew Contest Winners
As Announced by The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Executive Lezley Brown here are the 2016 winners of the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest: (Pictures of winners will be posted shortly.) Third place beef stew winner was the team of__#34 Kody Cox________________________, sponsored by ___Texas Farm Credit_________________________________. Their $50 prize money was provided by Billy Emerson for County Commissioner Pct 3....
11th Annual Corvette Show on Celebration Plaza Saturday
The 11th Annual Corvette Show begins at 8 a.m. and continue through the day at Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs. Almost 200 Corvettes are expected this year, according to David Brewer with the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club. Early arrivals enjoyed dinner and entertainment at the Sulphur Springs Country Club Friday evening. Saturday, the Corvettes will be parked at the Plaza for public viewing and various levels of show competition....
Wildcats vs. Tigers; What the Coaches are Saying
Friday night at Prim Stadium the Wildcats return to district play after an open date. The 7:30 p.m. game against Mt Pleasant begins the final three game stretch that will determine district representation in play-off action. Here is the what the Wildcat and Tiger head coaches and Wildcat Coordinators are saying about the game. Owens on Mt. Pleasant After the good vibes Wildcats Coach Greg Owens got from his team after the Texas High...
Translator Assists County Investigators in Arrest of Pickton Man for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child
Hopkins County Criminal Investigators Corley Weatherford and Jase Anglin arrested Samuel Avila Garcia, 38, of Pickton for Sex Abuse of Child Continuous: Victim Under 14 Wednesday. Using a translator, the investigators advised Garcia of his rights. Garcia then proceeded to admit to sexual assault of the child on numerous occasions over the past year beginning around October 15, 2015. Garcia is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a...
Wildcats Marching Band Scores UIL Division I Rating
The Wildcats’ marching band earned a first division score at UIL competition Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant. Band Director Charles McCauley said the band had their best performance of the year, especially playing music. He admitted that some issues remained to be solved in marching. McCauley said it has taken some time for the band to get this year’s show together, especially the difficult ending. Despite mostly positive...
