Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 28, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 28, 2021. 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...
Meth, Needles, Handgun Found During Traffic Stop
Methamphetamine, needles and a handgun were found during a traffic stop Friday night in Cumby, resulting in one felony arrest, deputies noted in arrest reports. Joshua Paul Lynch (HCSO jail reports) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy J. Davis reported stopping a Chevrolet Impala at 10:04 p.m. June 25, 2021, on Frisco Street at Barker Street in Cumby for a torn and unreadable temporary tag. A pat down...
Reported Gang Member who Claimed To Have No ID, Caught With Another Man’s IDs In A Vehicle Stolen From Beaumont Hotel in April
A reported gang member who claimed to have no IDs was caught with another man’s IDs. Those IDs were last seen in a vehicle stolen from a Beaumont hotel in April, according to arrest reports. Dylan Griffith, AKA D, Dillan Griffith, Dylan Gerald Griffith, Dylon Gerald Griffith, Dryan Griffith and Gringo(HCSO jail photo) Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Thomas Wallace first contacted the man around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June...
Hopkins County Records – June 25, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Kaci Morgan Crowson and Triad Learning Systems Inc.; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo surveyCharles R. Leigh-Manuell and Charlotte Leigh-Manuell to Ginger Diane Standridge and Joseph Shea Standridge; tract in the James Webb surveyBetty L. Jones and Roger L. Jones to Elohim Investments Homes and Omega Marketing; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyLisa Josey and Rodney...
3 Men Jailed In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance, Related Warrants
Three men were jailed in Hopkins County Thursday on controlled substance and related warrants, including a man spotted driving a tractor, one arrested in Lamar County and one found at a rural residence. CR 4798 Tractor Stop Brian Chace Bass (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney and Sgt. Scott Davis spotted a tractor being operated on FM 2285 near County Road 4760 Thursday night. While that alone...
Treasurer’s Office Adding Deputy Position At No Additional Cost To The County
Fire Marshal To Serve On Board Of Water Planning Board Hopkins County Commissioners Court Friday selected Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley to serve on a water planning board and agreed, in the spirit of county efficiency, on adding treasury deputy position. Treasury Deputy Position Hopkins County Treasurer Danny Davis asked the Commissioners Court to approve staff restructuring, creating a deputy treasurer’s position in...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services Summer II at PJC offers students options Whether home from university for the summer or just graduated from high school, students will benefit by taking Summer II classes at Paris Junior College starting Monday, July 12. Graduating seniors from area high schools who have yet to apply to PJC may use the scholarship covering tuition to a Summer II class. “We’re offering...
Commerce Baseball Has Eight Athletes Chosen to All-District Team
A total of eight Tigers earned spots on the District 12-3A All-District Baseball Team released recently by Coach Britt Melton. One tiger made the First Team All-District: senior infielder Gauge Elliott. Chosen Second Team All-District are pitchers Colby Lewis, catcher Brody Baumann, IF Wade Nicholson, OF J’den Wilson, who signed to play QB at Stephen F. Austin earlier this year, and finally DH Myles Boyd. Honorable Mention...
Health Insurance, New Equipment, Printer Contracts Approved
Hopkins County Commissioners approved an employee health insurance plan, printer contract, and a new equipment purchase during Friday’s regular court session. Health Insurance The Commissioners Court approved the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool plan, the health insurance program for county employees. The plan will provide the same coverage that county employees currently receive. The plan will...
Don Julian Retiring After 41 Years In Broadcasting
Community Invited To Join Julian’s KSST Family and Friends On Monday As They Celebrate The Sports Director Don Julian has turned in his microphone and press pass to enjoy life and games on his own schedule after more than 40 years in broadcasting, the last 15 of which have been as news and sports broadcaster for KSST/Channel 18. While he won’t be gracing the airwaves, retirement doesn’t mean Julian is giving up sports for good....
