Misdemeanor Charges and Fine Result in Arrest of Man Near Middle School
Two Class-C Misdemeanor charges and a fine are the result of the arrest of an adult male dressed in camouflage and camouflage face paint arrested Thursday morning after he was found in a field behind the Sulphur Springs Middle School. The charges included Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct Breach of Peace. The man went before Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer Friday morning where he faced a Magistrates hearing that levied the...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested in Cumby for Online Soliciation
Jeremiah Carnes entering Hopkins County Jail book-in Friday morning. Carnes was arrested in Cumby, TX for Online Solicitation of a Minor. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigators and Deputies arrested a Sulphur Spring man in Cumby Friday morning. The man thought he was meeting a 15-year old female for sex. Instead, Jeremiah Carnes, 42, was arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor. Investigator Corley Weatherford said the...
Man on Motorcycle Attempts to Evade Arrest
A DPS Trooper observed a 2005 ZX-6 Kawasaki motorcycle exceeding the speed limit on State Highway 154 at the 672 milepost. When he attempted to stop the motorcycle, the driver evaded in a high speed pursuit into Wood County. The Cody Lee Jordan, 20, of Yantis, the driver of the motorcycle, turned down a Farm to Market road and then a county road before returning to Hopkins County on CR 1439. He lost control of the motorcycle and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5-11, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5, 2018 to September 11, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 3; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischief’s: 4; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 8; Suspicious Persons: 5; Alarms: 3; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 5; Scams: 2; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 23; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 4; Dog Bites: 0; Fires/Burn...
Young Eagles Flights at Sulphur Springs Airport
The Annual Young Eagles Flight Rally is scheduled for Saturday September 15, 2018 at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport, located on Highway 19 North. Numerous certified pilots will fly in with their own planes to share the love and excitement of flying with a new generation. The program is put on by the Experimental Aircraft Association local chapter 1094 and is absolutely free. During this nation-wide Young Eagles event, young...
Tira News: September 14th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Martha Payton reports, “Regina Payton came on Saturday afternoon for anextended visit. We had a few chores that required an extra hand and expertise. We attended church on Sunday and went out for lunch several times. She traveled to The Woodlands on Thursday to attend a three day Court Reporters Convention, then went home to Victoria on Sunday.” Martha added, “Also had an email from Mary Lou (Wester)...
Extension’s “Walk Across Texas” Shows Results By Johanna Hicks
Extension’s “Walk Across Texas” Shows Results Fall is definitely a busy time of year! And what better incentive is there to acquire some physical activity than cooler weather? Most people who aren’t able to run, lift weights, or participate in strenuous activity can walk. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s program, “Walk Across Texas,” is making an impact in Hopkins County! This is an initiative to encourage...
Warm-season Perennial Grasses By Mario Villarino
Warm-season perennial grasses dominate most of the pastures in East Texas, but climatic conditions allow for use of cool-season annual grasses and legumes, either overseeded or in prepared seedbeds, in the fall for winter and spring grazing. Reasons for use of cool-season annual forages include extending the grazing period and improved animal performance due to their high nutritive value. Although cool-season annual forages can be...
Wildcats Host Terrell for Homecoming: Parking, History, Terrell Coach
Parking at PrimThe Sulphur Springs ISD has put out an advisory noting that parking at the Homecoming football game Friday (September 14) night at Gerald Prim Stadium might be difficult. They said in addition to the football game there is also a rodeo in town. The Texas High School Rodeo Association is having a Region IV Rodeo at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The Sulphur Springs ISD said they want to make sure that everyone...
