Wanted Dallas Man Stopped On I-30 In Stolen SUV Admits To Eating A Sack OF Meth
A wanted Dallas man stopped in a stolen SUV admitted to eating a sack of meth while being stopped by deputies early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Corey Dwayne Williams (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded along Interstate 30 west of Sulphur Springs to search for a stolen vehicle reportedly spotted traveling east on I-30 into Hopkins County. At 12:39 a.m. Dec. 26, 2021, Deputy Drew...
Commissioners Agree To Undisclosed Settlement With Delek For Road Damages
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2021, agreed to an undisclosed settlement with Delek Logistics for county road damages caused by heavy trucks used during the removal of diesel fuel spilled from a 2019 pipeline rupture. A 6-inch pipeline reportedly had diesel flowing through it after a two-month maintenance program. The pipe ruptured, spilling diesel ran into the nearby waterway on Oct. 2, 2019. The pipeline...
Deputies Seize 5 Kilos Of Methamphetamine, Arrest 1 And Still Searching For Other Suspect
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 5 kilos of methamphetamine, arrested on suspect and are still searching for one suspect who ran from deputies during an early morning traffic stop Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies with what was reported to be approximately 5 kilos of methamphetamine, seized following a brief vehicle, then foot chase along Interstate 30 west of Sulphur Springs...
Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Basketball Both in Holiday Tournaments
The Lady Cats basketball team and Wildcats basketball team are in action for this Monday, Dec. 27 game day. Women’s basketball are in Kaufman for their Holiday tournament, and tour the host city as they play two games in two different arenas. Kaufman’s Holiday tournament features a round-robin set-up, where they play two opponents, West Mesquite and Tyler High, on Monday, Dec. 27. Coach Erica Delley’s squad are the...
Slight Increase in County Retirement Plan, NETEX Donation Among Items On Dec. 27 Commissioners Court Agenda
A slight increase in the Hopkins County Retirement Plan and NETEX donation are among the items on the Dec. 27, 2021 Hopkins County Commissioners Court agendas. The Commissioners are expected to consider a 1 percent cost of living raise for the Hopkins County retirement plan. Hopkins County Commissioners Court The Commissioners Court is also expected to present to NETX (Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District) a donation for...
Meal A Day Menu – Dec. 27-31, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 27-31, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day volunteers prepare and package food for delivery Monday – Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Tuesday – Cheeseburgers with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickles, Baked Beans...
Commissioners To Consider Pending Litigation In Connection With Turkey Creek Fuel Spill
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked to consider taking action against Delek Logistics, the company involved in the Turkey Creek pipeline fuel spill in October of 2019. Turkey Creek area following pipeline diesel spill on Oct. 3, 2019 Approximately one year ago, Hopkins County Commissioners Court sought legal assistance in attempts to get Delek Logistics to pay for damages reportedly caused by heavy trucks using Precinct 1...
Hopkins County Records -Dec. 24, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record Books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Archie Braddy and Asia Braddy to Wynar Unique Home Care; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyWynar Unique Home Care, Asia Braddy, to James Davis and Schella Shaun Johnson; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyPreston A. Saddler who is also known by Preston Sadler to John Heilman and Ron Plaxco; tract in the Southside AdditionJames Eugene Lewman Estate, Ruth Lewman independent...
A Love Affair With Western Swing Music
Enola Gay in Western Swing Hall of Fame at Festival Enola Gay Mathews shares her own story of how Western Swing music, the Official Music of Texas, became a career-long interest for her, and her plans to continue following the music genre. I’ve got a love affair going with Western Swing music. According to my mom, I probably heard it before I was even born, as she danced to it in her youth back in wide, wild West Texas. Western...
Fun and Friends At KSST Retirement Reception For Enola Gay Mathews, 32-Year Employee
Enola cuts the first slice of the cake, assisted by long-time fellow employee Dollie Kelly On December 22, 2021, just two days before her last day on the air, KSST owners and staff held a Retirement Reception in Enola Gay Mathews’ honor in the KSST Channel 18 TV studio. Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers read a proclamation from Sulphur Springs City Council, recognizing Enola Gay for her long tenure and outstanding performance...
