5 Popular Texas Day Trips That Are Do-able If You Live In Hopkins County
by Allison Bledsoe Day trips are one of my favorite things about living only 80 miles from Dallas. Dallas and it’s neighboring cities have so much to offer, so I compiled a list of 5 popular day trips to keep you busy this spring (and I even tried a few out for you!). 1. The Fort Worth Zoo The Fort Worth Zoo is roughly 2 hours from Hopkins County and definitely worth the drive! I’ve visited the zoo in Tyler and the Dallas...
Wildcats Stay Perfect in District with Friday Win
Efficiency was the key feature of the Wildcats’ baseball team Friday night as they topped Marshall, 2-1 at Eagle Stadium. Pitcher Triston McCormick threw just 77 pitches in a complete 7-inning game as he scattered 8 singles and allowed only a single earned run. He struck out 4 and issued no walks. In the Wildcats big bottom of the third inning trailing 1-0, they utilized just one hit and a sacrifice fly to score 2 runs. Marshall...
Harrison Announces Intent to File for County Court at Law Seat
SULPHUR SPRINGS – March 17, 2017 – Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the office of Hopkins County Court at Law Judge, currently held by Republican Amy Smith. Judge Smith, who also served as an Assistant District Attorney, recently announced that she will retire when her term expires in December 2018. Harrison, a life-long resident of Hopkins County, graduated from...
Wildcat Baseball Seeks Second District Win Against Marshall Friday
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said his team’s 13-8 district win at Pine Tree Tuesday night was a good opening win despite it showing things the Wildcats could do better. He said anytime you can win on the road in the district is great especially since the Wildcats beat a team expected to make the playoffs from the district. Coach Hammack admitted the Pine Tree game was a little uncharacteristic for the Wildcats. He said...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 8-14, 2017
March 8th No major incidents to report. March 9th At 6:55 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1804 and CR 2786 in Mineola. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4490 in Winnsboro at 7:14 a.m. on a burglary call. The complainant reported that an unknown person had gone through her daughter’s duffle bag during the night and stolen money out of it. When she woke up on the morning of the 9th, she found her daughter’s wallet on the floor with...
Smith Will Not Seek Reelection to County Court at Law
County Court at Law Judge Amy McCorkle Smith has announced her intention to not seek reelection in 2018. She has served as County Court at Law Judge in Hopkins County for the past 21 years. In her announcement, she stated: “I am announcing my intention not to seek reelection as Hopkins county court at law judge next term, which begins January 1, 2019. I have been privileged to serve as County Court At Law Judge for the past 21...
Sheriff Tatum Joins Peers in Visit to 85th Legislature
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum was one of more than 120 Sheriffs and other law enforcement officers from around the state that visited the 85th Legislature. The Sheriffs met with lawmakers to express their interest in what legislative actions are taken, show their support of lawmakers, and exhibit a unity among the Sheriffs of Texas. The Legislative Committee and staff of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas coordinated this special...
Monday Jury Panel for 62nd District Court Cancelled
Judge Will Biard’s 62nd District Court Jury Panel for Monday, March 20th at 9 a.m. has been cancelled, according to District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher.
Tira News, March 17, 2017
I heard from an area resident, Paula Wiser, who reported that they have a family friend who is suffering with what seems to be poison in her blood caused from a kidney stone. Paula’s mother has been friends with the McDonald family, of Dallas for about 65 years. The Wiser family is requesting “abundant prayers”, because their friend “isn’t doing well at all.” Paula also reported that her neighbor, Pat Reed, passed away on March 10th,...
