3 Arrested For Violating Probation
Jan14

3 Arrested For Violating Probation

Two Commerce men and a Sulphur Springs man were taken into custody Monday at the adult probation office on warrants. Rian Auriel Ramirez Rian Auriel Ramirez, 26, of Commerce was taken into custody Monday morning, and transported by Cpl. Todd Evans to the county jail. He was held for violation of probation on an intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury, according to arrest reports. Ramirez’s arrest Jan....

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Sulphur Springs Resident Accused Of Aggravated Sexual Assault
Jan14

Sulphur Springs Resident Accused Of Aggravated Sexual Assault

A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody at his residence early Tuesday morning on a warrant for aggravated sexual assault, according to arrest reports. Charles Edward Horne Jr. Hopkins County sheriff’s office became involved Monday when an outcry was made by a female connected to his family alleging aggravated sexual assault, according to sheriff’s reports. The alleged victim reportedly spoke with...

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Wildcats Basketball Team Rides Stifling Second Half Defense To Victory Over McKinney North
Jan13

Wildcats Basketball Team Rides Stifling Second Half Defense To Victory Over McKinney North

For the first half of the #4 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team’s home game against McKinney North Monday evening, January 13, the Bulldogs deliberate offense looked to be a key to success. The Bulldogs led the Wildcats 11-7 after the first quarter and 21-17 at halftime. During the second half, the Wildcats got some key steals, pounded the offensive glass and most importantly turned up the defensive pressure. As a result, the...

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Injury Bug Biting Lady Cats Basketball Team Hard
Jan13

Injury Bug Biting Lady Cats Basketball Team Hard

The Lady Cats Basketball Team is going through a rough stretch of injuries as key district games are coming up. Saturday, January 10, senior Colbria Harrison suffered an ankle injury very late in the second quarter of the Lady Cats, 65-41 loss to #12 ranked Royse City. The Lady Cats were already having to do without freshman Kenzie Willis, out with an ankle injury, and freshman Serenity Lewis, out with a bone bruise on a foot. The...

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Plat Request Tabled; Red Cross, Fire Protection Agreements Approved By Hopkins County Commissioners Court
Jan13

Plat Request Tabled; Red Cross, Fire Protection Agreements Approved By Hopkins County Commissioners Court

January 13, 2020 – Hopkins County Commissioner Court made short work of Monday’s regular meeting, going through the agenda in about 15 minutes. Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent Johanna Hicks presents education training certificates to commissioners, recognizes judge. Plat Request The court was asked to consider approving a plat request to separate two lots in Together Good Deeds II Addition to sell. County Clerk...

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Channel 18 News, Monday, January 13, 2020
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Gilmer Man Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Felony DWI Charge
Jan13

Gilmer Man Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Felony DWI Charge

Kevin Michael Harris A 40-year-old Gilmer man was arrested early Sunday morning in Sulphur Springs on a felony driving while intoxicated charge, marking at least the second time he’s been arrested in Hopkins County for DWI, according to police and jail reports. Officers reported stopping a Honda Accord at 12:09 a.m. Dec. 12 for a traffic violation in the 1200 block of South Broadway Street. Upon contact with the driver,...

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Armed Robbery Reported At Main Street Business
Jan13

Armed Robbery Reported At Main Street Business

Police Ask Anyone With Information About Case To Contact Authorities Sulphur Springs police are investigating an armed robbery reported to have occurred Sunday evening at a Main Street convenience store. No one was reported to have been injured, but a weapon was reportedly displayed during the robbery, Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson reported Monday. The alleged robbery was reported to have occurred about 6:20 p.m. Jan....

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Man Accused Of Running From Sulphur Springs Police For Second Time In 7 Months
Jan13

Man Accused Of Running From Sulphur Springs Police For Second Time In 7 Months

Todrick Zyquince Cork A 21-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly running from same police officer who was attempting to serve him with warrants for the second time in seven months, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Patrol Officer Adrian Pruitt reported spotting Todrick Zyquince Cork, a wanted man, walking on Helm Lane. He reported contacting Officer Jameison Hawkins to let him...

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Presley Cummins of Como-Pickton Named FFA Vice-President of Paris District
Jan13

Presley Cummins of Como-Pickton Named FFA Vice-President of Paris District

According to a report from FFA Sponsor and Ag Science teacher Chanda Neal, the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter was well represented at the Paris District FFA Convention January 9th, 2020. Como-Pickton FFA chapter members Como-Pickton FFA’s very own Presley Cummins was elected to serve as the 2020-2021 Paris District FFA Vice President. Cummins was required to participate in an interview and testing process prior to the convention. She...

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