Two Jailed On Parole Warrants, One For Violating Probation
Two people were jailed on parole warrants and one for violating probation, according to arrest reports. Jeremy Don Campbell (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson was aware of a warrant issued for Jeremy Don “Red” Campbell’s arrest. He received a tip July 23 that the 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man could be found at a Helm Lane residence. When Robinson arrived, the reported the man walked...
HCEM: 6 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County July 25
At 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported they had received notification of 6 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County, marking the sixth consecutive day new cases have been reported for Hopkins County. There have been no additional patient recoveries since July 20. One additional patient was admitted to the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, for a total...
Man Allegedly Tossed Morphine Pills When Running From Deputies
Adam Joshua Hodges A 36-year-old Yantis man allegedly tossed morphine pills when running from sheriff’s deputies Thursday. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans and Dustin Fisher spotted a suspicious person, a man walking near the back yard of a residence in the 1100 block of Georgia Street. When contacted, the resident said there wasn’t supposed to be anyone in her back yard. Deputies searched the area for the...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Sexual Assault
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney and Sgt. Scott Davis arrested a 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of sexual assault. No HCSO jail photo available for Jose Juan Eduardo Santana Deputies located Jose Juan Eduardo Santana at his rural residence, served him with three warrants and took him into custody around 6:30 p.m. July 23, and transported to jail, according to arrest reports. Santana remained in Hopkins...
Four Traffic Stops Net Four Arrests In Hopkins County
Four traffic stops, three by deputies and one by police, netted four arrests in Hopkins County between July 22-25, according to arrest reports. State Highway 19 North Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Marney reported stopping a Toyota Tundra at 3:45 a.m. July 24, 2020, on State Highway 19 north near County Road 4764 for a defective license plate light. Marney, in arrest reports, alleged one occupant “was...
July 24 COVID-19 Update: 1 New Case, 64 Active Cases In Hopkins County
July 24 marks the 5th straight day this week and 18th day this month that new positive COVID-19 cases have been reported for Hopkins County. At 4:45 p.m. July 24, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported they had received notification of 1 new COVID-19 case for Hopkins County. There have been no new recoveries since July 20. positive COVID-19 result There continued to be two patients in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS...
TWC: State Unemployment Benefits To Continue But $600 Federal Payment Ends July 25
Other CARES Act Benefits Continue Through December AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission reminds claimants that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, 2020. TWC logo FPUC provided an additional $600 per week to claimants who lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Texans will continue to receive state unemployment benefits for the remainder of their claim. For those on regular...
Trustees Approve Nine Personnel Changes For SSISD
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved nine personnel changes for SSISD during the July 24 board meeting. Overall, two resignations were accepted, and requests for three inter-district job changes and recommendations for four new hires were approved. The personnel items will impact 6 campuses and the administration building. Brynn Smith resigned as health science technology education teacher at Sulphur...
SSISD Pushes Start Of Classes Back To Sept. 1
SSISD trustees Thursday evening approved an amended 2020-21 school calendar that pushes the start of classes back from Aug. 18 to Sept. 1, and extends school hours on all campuses and all grades. Reasons for Calendar Changes This year will be different just as the spring semester was unique due to COVID-19. New guidelines released by Texas Education Agency and UIL since the July 13 meeting factored into the new calendar as did...
July 23 COVID-19 Update: 2 New Cases, 63 Active Cases In Hopkins County
The number of COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County continues to grow daily. July 23, 2020 marks the fourth straight day this week and 17th day this month that new cases have been reported. At 5 p.m. July 23, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported they had received notification of 2 new COVID-19 cases for Hopkins County. There were no new recoveries on July 23. Two patients were in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother...
