Hopkins County EMS AMBUS, MPV4-01, Attends City of Rockport TX Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event
East Texas very own local EMS responders Hopkins County EMS AMBUS “MPV4-01” which served during Hurricane Harvey marked the anniversary by attending the City of Rockport and Aransas County Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event – “Onward”. The event was to honor the community and first responders for their efforts during and after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Aransas County. Dignitaries in attendance were US Congressman Michael...
Local Man Arrested for Assault of Public Servant
When stopped by a Sulphur Springs Police officer for riding a bicycle without a headlight, Anthony Glen Ross, 53, of Sulphur Springs, was uncooperative, combative, and fled the officer. The officer had attempted a pat down for weapons. Ross evaded on foot at first and then began to fight when the officer sought to restrain him. Ross continued to resist forcing the officer to draw and deploy his Tazer, which had no effect on Ross. He...
Three Arrested for Burglary of Habitation; Charged with Organized Criminal Activity
Alberto Escobedo, 17, of Sulphur Springs was walking away from the residences that Sulphur Springs Police officers had been called to regarding a burglary in progress. Several witnesses identified Escobedo as a part of the burglary. Escobedo, who said he was the look-out identified two others involved following questioning at the police station. Alberto Escobedo, 17, of Sulphur Springs Escobedo named Irving Vazquez-Ramirez, 17 of...
Lady Cats Defeat Caddo Mills; Return to Tyler Tourney Saturday
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won a road match at Caddo Mills, 3-0 Friday afternoon (August 24). The score was 25-15, 25-18 and 25-20. In set one, after trailing the Lady Foxes, 1-0 the Lady Cats took charge and never trailed again. Their largest lead was ten points. In the second set, the Lady Cats started slowly and trailed by three points on two occasions. They eventually tied the set at 12-12 and then never trailed again in...
TxDOT Work in Hopkins/Franklin Counties for Week Beginning August 27th
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin, Hopkins, and Hunt Counties during the week of Aug. 27, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also...
Sheriff’s Department Places Speed Trailers on State Highway 19N
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and crew put in place two Stalker Speed Trailers along State Highway 19 North Friday afternoon. Tatum calls this two more signs that Hopkins County Officials are working together for the safety of the citizens of Hopkins County. The trailers were purchased by Commissioners Danny Evans, and Commissioner Wade Bartley. These trailer were purchased as just another tool to assist in the 19 north coalition...
Local PJC Students Receive Nursing Program Associate Degree in Fall Pinning Ceremony
Paris Junior College held its first fall pinning ceremony recently for students who completed the associate degree nursing program. The program revamped to conclude at the end of the summer semester, rather than the end of the spring semester. Along with receiving their pins, several awards were presented to some deserving students. The Academic Achievement Award for highest grade point average in all classes throughout the program...
SSISD Board Approves Budget Amendments, Personnel Changes
In a brief meeting Friday at noon, the Sulphur Springs School Board approved budget amendments for the General Fund and Food Services budgets for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018. They also approved personnel changes. Personnel changes include: Resignation Nichole Petty-Cooks SpEd Intervention/Resource Teacher SS Elementary New Personnel Eric Buck Instructional Aide ...
1st Annual Jake Wilson Amateur Open Bass Tournament Set for August 25 to Benefit Sky Ranch
Jake Wilson was a husband, father and son; conducted a prison ministry; was a singer/songwriter of Christian music; was a pastor and children’s minister at New Frontier Cowboy Church at Wills Point and an avid fisherman when he passed away in Mexico on August 30, 2017. His memory is being celebrated this weekend on Lake Fork with the first annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur Open Bass Tournament at The Minnow Bucket Marina . His...
