2 Jailed in Hopkins County On Firearm Related Warrants
Two people were arrested on firearm related warrants Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, according to arrest reports. David Ashad Jones (HCSO jail photo) Cumby Police Officer J. Talley spotted a Cadillac CTS being driven without a properly displayed front license plate on Interstate 30 east near the 110 mile marker. The officer initiated a traffic stop as the vehicle was driven off I-30 near mile marker 111 to the south roadside park around 3:30...
Yantis Man Jailed On Aggravated Assault Charge
A 31-year-old Yantis man was jailed Thursday on an aggravated assault charge, according to arrest and jail reports, Sean Clay Earle Sean Clay Earle turned himself in at 6:15 a.m. Sept. 2, 2021, at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office on the warrant. Deputy Dan Turrentine escorted him into the county jail, where he was booked on the outstanding aggravated assault of a date, family or household member with a weapon charge. The offense,...
Hopkins County Records – Sept. 3, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Shannah Walker to CIS Financial Services Inc.; tract in the AW Waller surveyCity Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Dale Guest and Kay Guest; tracts on South Hillcrest Drive.Karen Kirkpatrick to Stuart Lay Rodriguez; tract in the Joseph B. Moore surveyJustin Moon and Martha Moon to Maricela Resendiz and Daniel Villegas; tract in the James Lee surveyGary Odom...
Jettribe Mid America Jetski Race Home Town Racer
Last weekend marked the final round of the Jettribe Mid America Jetski race series, meeting in El Dorado, Kansas. This was the last stop for the IJSBA race tour in the region. This race series brought in the best Jet Ski racers from Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Colorado and New Mexico. It was a long season which started in Lincoln, Nebraska (June 5 – 6), Lawrence, Kansas (July 17 – 18 ), Pomona, Kansas (August 14 – 15), and...
TASB: Legislature Adjourns After Passing Bill Funding 13th Check For Retired Educators On TRS
Texas Association of School Boards September 3, 2021, Report SB 7, Other Public Education-Related Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday night after passing a bill that restored funding to the legislative branch and included funding for the 13th check for retired educators in the Teachers Retirement System ($701 million) and funding to buy down property taxes ($100 million). Here...
SH 19 Traffic Stop Yields Methamphetamine, Marijuana And Xanax, 1 Felony Arrest
Woman Caught With Felony Amount Of Marijuana, 3 Others Charged On Marijuana, Controlled Substance, Related Warrants A Talco man ended up in jail Sept. 2 after methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax were found in his vehicle. Also arrested this week was a woman caught with just enough marijuana to be charged with a felony offense, and individuals wanted on controlled substance, marijuana and tampering with evidence charges. Corey Redford...
Friday Gameday Brings Lady Cats Volleyball and Wildcats Football
It will be something of a quiet weekend for Sulphur Springs sports on this Friday gameday. Most weekends, Friday and Saturday would bring cross country, volleyball games and tournament play, and Wildcats football, but not so this time around. Wildcats and Lady Cats cross country squads are off this weekend after participating in the Kaufman Run with the Lions last Friday. While the results were not quite as good as the Commerce Tigers...
Inmate Earns Felony Charge For Allegedly Spitting In Jailer’s Face
A Hopkins County jail inmate earned a felony charge after allegedly spitting in a jailer’s face, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators reported. Brandon Darel Roach The incident reportedly occurred when the HCSO jailer was moving Brandon Darel Roach from his cell to a separate cell following a disturbance. The jailer reportedly warned the 39-year-old Sulphur Springs man he would catch a new charge if he acted...
Lou Nell’s…Expect Excellent Customer Service Even During Pandemic Times
Carrie and Larry Crowson and their staff at Lou Nell Fashions in Sulphur Springs proved the truth of this statement during last year’s holiday season… that the local shopping experience doesn’t have to be a casualty of COVID! By putting all their resources in to play, Lou Nell’s was able to fill the orders and serve the needs of every customer, even those who did not wish to go outside their homes....
After Months Of Negotiations, NETEX and North East Texas Connector Ink Agreement For Contract Revisions
After months of negotiations, Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, the rural rail district spanning from Titus County to Wylie that is known as NETEX, and rail operator North East Texas Connector (NETC) of Freedom Rail Group inked an agreement for contract revisions Thursday afternoon. Contract Revision On Sept. 2, 2021, NETEX Chairman Brian Lee signs a contract amending the operating agreement with NETC. NETEX agreed...
