Liberty Man Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Controlled Substance Charge
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle A 28-year-old Liberty, Texas man was arrested by a sheriff’s deputy on controlled substance and weaopn charges, following a routine traffic stop in Sulphur Springs Saturday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Burdick reported stopping a Ford F250 pickup at about 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on Shannon Road at Bill Bradford Road,...
Hopkins County Records For Nov. 22, 2019
Divorces Confirmed Final Jason Ray Bailey and Jennifer Ann BaileyCynthia Ann Choate and Russell Brian ChoateVelma Jo Layton and Ronald Ray LaytonHenry Anthony Rodriguez and Sarah Elizabeth RodriguezJaime Sanchez and Liliana Castorena SanchezLurdes Vazquez and Kristopher Vazquez Gonzalez Land Deed Transactions Jason Pounds to Ninja Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyEmma Sue Dicken to Barry M. Williams and Zenda V. Williams;...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 13-19, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle November 13 Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 7:36 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several lottery tickets from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. At 12:31 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2128 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 1:45 p.m., in reference to...
Saltillo Lady Lions Pick Up Two Wins In Their Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament Thursday
Saltillo ISD Lions The Saltillo Lady Lions got off to a good start in their varsity girls tournament winning two games Thursday, Nov. 21. The Lady Lions won the first game of the tournament over Clarksville, 57-28 and then won a late game over Prairiland, 63-49. The Lady Lions improved their season record to 4-1. Against Clarksville, the Lady Lions got off to a fast start leading 15-6 after one quarter. For the Lady Lions, Chandler...
Lady Cats Basketball Visits Paris On Game Day Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team has a non-district game at Paris on this Friday, Nov. 22 game day. There will be a JV game at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at around 5:45 p.m. The Lady Cats come into the game with a season record of 2-4. The Lady Cats won two and lost two in a Bells Invitational Tournament last week and got a win in the consolation final in the tournament’s Silver Bracket defeating Whitesboro, 32-22....
Sulphur Bluff Wins Girls Basketball Tournament Game Thursday To Open Season With 3-0 Record
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team is off to a 3-0 start for the young season. After defeating Maud last Friday, Nov. 15, 47-7, the Lady Bears won over Savoy, 44-32 on Tuesday, and then, improved to 3-0 for the season with a win in a Bland Tournament Thursday over Yantis, 66-9. The Lady Bears outscored the Lady Owls in every quarter. Lady Bears Head Coach Zandra Peyton said the girls really look good so far this year, even...
Done Deal: Luminant-City Deal For Thermo Mine Final
Aerial view of Thermo mine property The deal between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant to transfer the title for the former Thermo mine property to the city was closed at lunch Friday, according to City Manger Marc Maxwell. “Luminant didn’t have to do this. It’s a good investment for our community, for which I say, thank you, Luminant,” Maxwell said. City officials will soon start doing some planning for...
Calving Difficulty Is A Concern For All Cattlemen
Mario Villarino By Dr. Mario Villarino, agriculture/ natural resources Agent, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension During the week, I visited with a long term cattle rancher friend of the Extension office. He was talking to me about a particular heifer and his concerns about first-time calving. For ranchers, the calf crop is critical. No calf, no business; it’s as simple as that. As Johhny (name changed intentionally) was telling...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Tanner Steward Promoted To Patrol Sergeant
Tanner Steward has been promoted at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office from patrol deputy to sergeant, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Tanner Steward has been promoted from deputy to patrol sergeant at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. An in-house panel consisting of patrol sergeants and Lt. Amanda Weatherford, as well as the Texas Ranger when available, vet all deputy patrol positions. Lt. Weatherford said the review...