Paris District Road Report for January 9, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 9, 2023. 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...
SSPD Seeks Help Identifying Suspect In Hillcrest Drive Pickup And Trailer Theft
The Sulphur Springs Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects involved in a Hillcrest Drive pickup and trailer theft Friday morning. The pickup reported stolen from the Grocery Supply Co. parking lot at 5:40 a.m. Jan. 6, 2023 was described as a a 2004 white Chevy Duramax with a “Mind if I smoke” sticker on the back, and a dent on the passenger door. Attached to the truck was a black...
Hopkins County Records — Jan. 6, 2023
Land Deed Transactions Record Books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Armando Alvarez, who is also known as Almondo Alvarez, and Eulogia Sotelo Alvarez to Miguel A. Cortes; tract in the JA Winn survey Charles Dawson and Sharolette Hyde to Bobbie Joyce Ross; tract in the MA Bowlin survey Libba Land LTD to 7S Investments LLC; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey Leticia Beles, P&B Associates LLC, Enrique Pulido and Rosa...
Jury Cancellation
The jury panel summoned to appear on Monday, January 9, at 8:30 a.m. in the 8th Judicial District Court has now cancelled. Those called for service Monday do not need to report for duty, according to District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher.
Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Pulling A Handgun On Her Spouse
A 53-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was accused Thursday evening of pulling a handgun on her spouse, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Justin Wilkerson, Ryan Reed, Bobby Osornio, Thomas Patterson and Josh Davis, along with Sgt. Scott Davis responded to a complaint of a male having a gun pulled on him that called in to dispatchers around 5:40 p.m. Jan. 5, 2023. Upon arrival at the State Highway...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Signs 53 Indictments During Dec. 30, 2022 Court Session
The Hopkins County Grand Jury on Dec. 30, 2022, signed at more than 50 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. At least 45 people were named in the charges, which ranged from theft and forgery, evading arrest with and vehicle theft to escape, assault on a public servant, felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated assault and injury to a child offenses. Right at half of indictments were for marijuana and controlled...
Paris Junior College Students to be Awarded $1500 or $500
Special registration Saturday Paris Junior College students taking 15 semester credit hours will receive $1,500 this spring semester and other students $500. Qualifying students will also receive a free laptop. Dual credit/concurrent students are not eligible for the programs. “We know these are tough times for many people,” said PJC President, Dr. Pam Anglin. “So, we want to provide extra assistance for...
* Update: SSPD 911 Landline Service, 911 Cell Phone Service Restored
*** 911 service had been restored in Sulphur Springs Friday morning, Jan. 6, 2023. For the third time since Dec. 20, 2022, Sulphur Springs Police Department reported that 911 landline service is down; 911 service for cell phones is intermittent as well. “We are currently experiencing a 911 outage for landline telephone service. 911 service for some cell phones is still operational, some are not. We will update when 911 landline...
Hicks To Be Honored Jan. 27 With Retirement Reception
Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Johanna Hicks will be honored with a retirement reception from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office, hosted by Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteers. All are invited to attend. Hicks has dedicated 27 years of service to educating families and community members about consumer science, health and wellness topics. She has filled the role since Janie...
Jane Nelson Officially Appointed 115th Texas Secretary of State
AUSTIN — Today (Jan. 5,2023), Governor Greg Abbott officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. Upon the filing of her official appointment, Nelson issued the following statement: “I am deeply honored to continue my career as a public servant as Texas Secretary of State, and am grateful for the confidence Governor Abbott has placed in me to serve in this critical new role. As Secretary of...
