Postponed: HCSO Luncheon To Learn About New Reintegration Grant Program
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a luncheon on March 19, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center “to talk about the new grant program made with the Workforce Solutions to assist with salaries when hiring former inmates.” “We hope our community businesses will consider this as a new opportunity that will not only benefit them and their company but their new employee and the...
Deputies Arrest 3 On Controlled Substance Charges
Two Hopkins County residents and a Caddo Mills resident were arrested over the weekend by sheriff’s deputies for controlled substance possession, stemming from two separate traffic stops. Robert Earl Hawkins Jr. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Osornio reported stopping a Dodge 2500 just before 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, on State Highway 11 east at County Road 2320 after noticing the pickup’s license plate light...
COVID-19: TxDOT, Sheriff’s Office Report Program Cancellations
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office’s Reintegration Luncheon scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled at this time. HCSO staff report it will be rescheduled at a later time. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Child Passenger Safety Seat Check slated from 10 a.m. to noon on March 20 at 421 East Industrial Drive in Sulphur Springs has been cancelled due to concerns about the Covid-19 virus. We will reschedule this...
Woman Accused of Spraying Insect Poison In Someone’s Eyes During Disturbance
A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was accused of spraying insect poison into someone’s eyes and holding a knife while causing a disturbance at a rural residence, according to arrest reports. Delisia Delane Smith Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Nick Marney and Elijah Fite, and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 1:49 p.m. March 15, 2020 to a report of a family member acting violently at a County Road 1174 residence. Upon...
COVID-19: Governor’s Office Approves AG’s Request To Temporarily Suspend A Limited Number Of Open Meeting Laws
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott’s office today approved a request by the Office of the Attorney General to temporarily suspend a limited number of open meeting laws in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disaster. This action will allow governmental bodies to conduct meetings by telephone or video conference to advance the public health goal of limiting face-to-face meetings (also called “social distancing”) to slow the spread...
DMV: Certain Requirements For Vehicle Registration, Titles, Disabled Placards Waived
Worried about getting your car registration renewed, title filed or disabled placard taken care of on time? If you’re in Texas Governor Abbott and the Department of Motor Vehicles Monday worked out a plan to help those who are keeping their recommended social distance as recommended with these types of things. Below is a letter from the DMV about those topics: Texas DMV logo
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report March 9-15, 20200
Arrests Carl Williams, 28 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3/12/2020 for expired driver’s license. Odis Boudin, 56 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 3/14/2020 for driving while license invalid with previous convictions. Rodney Holt, 47 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 3/15/2020 on a Van Zandt County warrant for theft, $750-$2500. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total...
All Non-Essential Court Proceedings Scheduled Before May 1 In JP Courts To Be Reset
Hopkins County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer and Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings on Monday issued a temporary standing order (see below) impacting litigation in their courts. All non-essential court proceedings scheduled before May 1 in the justice of the peace courts will be reset for after that date to protect the community and limit potential exposure to COVID-19 The district and municipal courts also were...
President Urges All Americans To Avoid Gatherings Of 10 Or More
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic situation is changing rapidly, with several states and now the city of Dallas shutting down theaters, gyms and bars. Restaurants in Dallas are now take out and delivery only. These latest changes come after President Trump encouraged all Americans to avoid social contact, including avoiding gatherings of 10 or more. The President released a list of guidelines for “15 days to slow the...
SSHS Student Advances To State In Theatrical Design Contest
AllieGrace Woodard advanced to State in UIL Theatrical Design, marking her second year to do so, according to Lesha Woodard, Director of Theatre at Sulphur Springs High School. This year’s Theatrical Design Contest concentrated on creating sustainable, time-traveling designs for Pedro Calderon De La Barca’s “Life is a Dream.” AllieGrace’s advancing hair and makeup entry featured Rachel Bramlett, Chase...
