Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 11, 2021
Jan09

Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 11, 2021

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Jan. 11, 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...

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Saffel Released From Hopkins County Jail On $10,000 Bond On Illegal Dumping, Debris Charges
Jan09

Saffel Released From Hopkins County Jail On $10,000 Bond On Illegal Dumping, Debris Charges

Justen Blake Saffel was released Saturday from Hopkins County jail on $10,000 in bonds on charges for illegal dumping and discharge of debris near Lake Sulphur Springs, according to jail reports. Saffel was taken into custody around 3 p.m. Wednesday in Omaha on warrants issued following a joint investigation by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and Hopkins County Fire Marshals Office. The 26-year-old spent the night in Morris...

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Como Man Turns Self In For Failure To Comply With Sex Offender Duty To Register
Jan09

Como Man Turns Self In For Failure To Comply With Sex Offender Duty To Register

A 24-year-old Como man surrendered himself at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office for failure to comply with sex offender duty to register, according to arrest reports. Colton Lee Hooten (HCSO jail photo) Colton Lee Hooten at 5:20 a.m. Jan. 5 turned himself in. Sgt. Todd Evans that he had forgotten to notify Investigator Michael Russell know he had moved about a month before. He said he’d let authorities in Emory know...

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Free Seniors Fitness Class Resumes at The ROC 3x Week
Jan09

Free Seniors Fitness Class Resumes at The ROC 3x Week

by Karon Weatherman of SS Srs Center Attention Senior Citizens! The ROC is back open so the Fit and Strong Class can start up again!  Instructor John Little will be waiting for you at the ROC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 If you haven’t been attending this class, it is FREE.  You just need to show up.    The class includes using Hand Weights, Stretchy Bands and Stress Balls.  You don’t need to bring...

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Wildcats Soccer Team Gets First Win Of The Season Friday In Forney Tournament
Jan09

Wildcats Soccer Team Gets First Win Of The Season Friday In Forney Tournament

After playing to a 2-2 tie with Mesquite Poteet Friday morning, January 8, the Wildcats Soccer Team got their first win of the season Friday afternoon, 3-0 over Dallas South Oak Cliff in the Forney Kickoff Tournament. The Wildcats are 1-1-1 in the tournament and 1-2-1 for the season. Against Poteet, the Wildcats got two goals from Omar Hernandez, one on a penalty kick. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats had another...

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Wildcats Basketball Team Remains Unbeaten In District Play With Win At Hallsville Friday
Jan09

Wildcats Basketball Team Remains Unbeaten In District Play With Win At Hallsville Friday

In an early battle of two teams unbeaten in district games, the Wildcats Basketball Team got a big win on the road over Hallsville, 51-35 Friday night, January 8. The win gave the Wildcats a 3-0 record in district play and they are 10-6 for the season. Hallsville slips to 3-1 in district play and 13-6 for the season. The Wildcats were led by junior Justin Haire and senior Boo Wilkerson who both scored 11 points. Sophomore Kordrick...

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Lady Cats Soccer Team Takes Loss On Second Day Of Kilgore Tournament Friday
Jan09

Lady Cats Soccer Team Takes Loss On Second Day Of Kilgore Tournament Friday

With a young team, the future of the Lady Cats Soccer Team looks bright. However there can be growing pains along the way. That’s what happened Friday, January 8, as the Lady Cats played Abilene Wylie in the Kilgore Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs won 6-0 over the Lady Cats. Lady Cats Soccer Coach Javier Aguayo says small mistakes are still hurting the Lady Cats. He notes that the Lady Cats are a young team that still has a lot to...

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Lady Cats Basketball Team Picks Up Big District Win Over Hallsville At Home Friday
Jan09

Lady Cats Basketball Team Picks Up Big District Win Over Hallsville At Home Friday

Whether it was stout Lady Cats defense or poor shooting by Hallsville or perhaps a combination of the two, the Lady Cats Basketball Team outscored Hallsville, 27-4, after the first two quarters on their way to a 60-33 district win at home Friday, January 8. The Lady Bobcats managed only one basket in the first quarter and a pair of free throws in the second quarter. The Lady Cats got a 20 point night from sophomore Kenzie Willis who...

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Jan. 8 COVID-19 Update: 12 New Cases, 4 Recoveries, 217 Active Cases
Jan08

Jan. 8 COVID-19 Update: 12 New Cases, 4 Recoveries, 217 Active Cases

In Hopkins County, two people had received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and four Hopkins County residents had recovered, there were also 12 new coronavirus cases and the local COVID unit was within three patients of reaching capacity, Texas Department of State Health Services and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported in Jan. 8 COVID-19 reports. Trauma Service Area F Friday reported a record...

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Hopkins County Records – Jan. 8, 2021
Jan08

Hopkins County Records – Jan. 8, 2021

Applications for Marriage Licenses Aristo Eliseo Lopez Gomez and Maria M. Mendoza RodriguezJonathan Menjivar Martinez and Yareli MendozaHerman Lee Morris Jr. and Heather Lashay SelfAlexander Keith Robinson and Charlene Renea StreetLaron Dwayne Ross and Jasmine Deshaun WilsonJuan Sosa and Shelbi Lin GlidewellJohnathon Raymond L. Weber and Mary Jane Palmer Land Deed Transactions Sharon Ballard to Sharon S. BoykinShawn Massey to Kimberly...

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