Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 16, 2020
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Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 16, 2020

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 16, 2020. 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 avoid distractions such as...

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Sulphur Springs Man Jailed Following Shoplifting Incident
Nov14

Sulphur Springs Man Jailed Following Shoplifting Incident

A 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Friday following a shoplifting incident at Walmart, according to police and jail reports. Fred Lindley Jr. (HCSO jail photos) Fred “Wild Boy” Lindley Jr. allegedly walked past the last point of sale at Walmart with merchandise that had not been paid for and was detained for shoplifting around 4:15 p.m. Friday, store personnel reportedly told Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas...

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Greenville Takes A Football Playoff Spot Away From The Wildcats With 47-27 Win
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Greenville Takes A Football Playoff Spot Away From The Wildcats With 47-27 Win

The Greenville Lions won the battle with the Wildcats for a playoff spot Friday night, Nov. 13, taking a 47-27 zone win at Cotton Ford Stadium in Greenville. The Wildcats trailed by only 6 points at the half but the Lions scored 20 straight points in the second half to put the game away. Wildcats vs. Lions in Greenville, Nov. 13, 2020, zone game In a competitive first half, the Wildcats hung with the Lions. The Wildcats scored on...

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Lady Cats Volleyball Rallies Past Longview At Home To Win District Championship
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Lady Cats Volleyball Rallies Past Longview At Home To Win District Championship

The Lady Cats Volleyball Team, playing a match they had to win to claim sole possession of the district championship, dropped the first set to Longview before coming back to win three straight sets in a 3-1 win in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Friday, Nov. 13. The Lady Lobos took the first set, 25-19. Then, the Lady Cats took the last three sets in the match, 25-16, 25-20 and 25-18. The Lady Cats finished up district...

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Nov. 13 COVID-19 Update: 1 Additional Death, 4 New Cases
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Nov. 13 COVID-19 Update: 1 Additional Death, 4 New Cases

Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials received notification Friday that four additional Hopkins County residents had tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Nov. 13 COVID-19 update. The state also reported another COVID-19 death for Hopkins County on Friday, Nov. 13. HC/SSEM Nov. 13 COVID-19 Update The four new cases reported Friday make 129 Hopkins County residents who have received lab-confirmed...

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Hopkins County Records – Nov. 13, 2020
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Hopkins County Records – Nov. 13, 2020

Applications for Marriage Licenses Couples applying at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, 2020, for applications for marriage licenses included: Caleb Ryan Smith and Jenny Lynn WallsMatthew Lee Cochran and Arianna Dale PattersonCharles Thomas Edwards and Jaimie Marie HaleFrancisco Javier J. Castro and Layci Renee Trieb Record books

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 4-10, 2020
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Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 4-10, 2020

Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Nov. 4-10, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 2Alarm: 6Animal Complaint: 11Arrest/Warrant Service: 7Assault: 3Burglary: 1Criminal Mischief: 2Criminal Trespass: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 10Fraud: 2Funeral Escort: 2Harassment: 0Inquest: 4Livestock at Large: 6Missing Person: 1Motorist Assist: 1Noise Complaint: 3Public Assist: 0Reckless Driver: 5Shots Fired: 0Structure Fire:...

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Update: Man Killed In Stolen Vehicle Crash Identified
Nov13

Update: Man Killed In Stolen Vehicle Crash Identified

Authorities have identified the man killed early Friday morning, Nov. 13, when the stolen vehicle he was driving crashed into the I-30 overpass at U.S. Business 67 near the 120 mile marker, as a Sulphur Springs resident. The deceased was 36-year-old Michael Foster of Sulphur Springs, according to a press release from Sgt. Gregg Williams, Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, Media Communications/Safety Education,...

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Sulphur Springs 10 and Under Soccer Champs Sponsored by Paris Junior College
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Sulphur Springs 10 and Under Soccer Champs Sponsored by Paris Junior College

CHAMPIONS Pictured are members and coaches of the U10 boy’s Sulphur Springs Soccer Association Fall 2020 champions sponsored by Paris Junior College. Team members from left are:Rene Gutierrez, Mason Duerksen, Mason Calvillo, Nate Russell, Daniel Cardona, Gideon Stanley, Josiah Stanley, Fox Martin, Kaleb Booth, and Jakob Cotten. Not pictured is Elijah Melton. Back row are coaches, from left, Rebekah, Aaron, Rob and Samuel Stanley. 10...

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16 Indicted On 21 Charges During October Grand Jury Session
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16 Indicted On 21 Charges During October Grand Jury Session

The Hopkins County Grand Jury signed at least 21 indictments naming 16 people during the October session, according to court records. Charges alleged in the indictments pushed forward from the October Grand Jury session included child pornography, aggravated assault, controlled substance, evading arrest, drunk driving, sexual assault and indecency with a child offenses, according to information released by the District Clerk’s...

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