County Road Concern Expressed During Commissioners’ Court Public Forum
During Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court Public Form, a resident of Precinct 2 asked the court to put in writing that repairs will be made to a segment of roadway she uses for travel from home to other areas in the county. Commissioner Precinct 2, Mike O’Dell told the resident that he does plan to repair her road before the end of his term as Commissioner. O’Dell has two more years. He noted that the roadway in question is in the...
National School Choice Week Adds to Texas Public Schools Concerns; SSISD’s Lamb Says Ton of Good Choices Locally
Stating Monday, this week represents the largest series of education-related events in Texas history, according to Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week, who said Governor Gregg Abbott’s proclamation to observe the week in Texas will bring Texas families alongside teachers, community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate opportunity in education. The week of activities comes at a time when public schools...
Traffic Stop Recovers Stolen Firearm
A traffic stop at the corner of Davis and Robertson Streets in Sulphur Springs resulted in the arrest of a Carrollton man for DWI and for Theft of a Firearm. Corey Bernard Reynolds, 28, was driving a 2004 Cadillac when stopped. The Hopkins County Deputy detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Reynolds. A field sobriety test was conducted and Reynolds failed. During an inventory of the vehicle a firearm was found...
Yantis Woman Arrested For Chewing on Baggie Containing Suspected Meth
Cortney Nicole Summerlin, 28, of Yantis is in Hopkins County Jail charged with two traffic warrants and for Tampering With Physical Evidence. A Hopkins County Deputy stopped the 1989 pickup she was driving on South Broadway around 8 p.m. Friday night. He noted that Summerlin was extremely nervous. He was alerted to the warrants and placed Summerlin in his patrol unit. While doing an agreed upon search of the vehicle, he noted...
Suspicious Man Arrested on Drugs, Warrant
Michael Wayne Roberts, 66, of Winnsboro was in the Dollar General on Main Street when someone thought him a suspicious person. The sheriff’s deputy arrived and located Roberts at the rear of his vehicle. A pat down search led to the discovery of an eyeglass container that contained a syringe and a clear plastic baggie with a white crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine. Roberts is in Hopkins County Jail for Possession of a...
GoFundMe Account for Homeless Man Now Closed; Over $69,000 Received
In one day, 2452 people donated $69,512 to Anthony’s Village, a gofundme.com account established by Colleen Hoover, author and owner of the Bookworm Box for a homeless 19 year old man. The gofundme account is now closed having exceeded three goals set during the day. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 saw over $13,000 has been raised in one hour for Anthony’s Village, a gofundme.com account established by Colleen Hoover for a 19-year old...
Man Wanted in Minnesota in Hopkins County Jail
A man on the most wanted list in Nicollet County Minnesota is in Hopkins County Jail Friday morning. Kevin Daniel Eichelberger, 42, of North Richland Hillls is being held for violation of parole for Online Solicit Minor Sex Conduct. He is also wanted for felony probation violation of a Minnesota 4th degree drug possession.
Date, Time Change for Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant
The 2017 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant will have a new time and place this year. The event will be conducted at League Street Church of Christ, June 10th at 6 p.m. All ladies 60 years and older are eligible to compete in the Pageant. Each contestant will be judged in four categories including interview with the judges, philosophy of life, evening gown, and talent. The winner will be eligible to compete in the 2017 Ms Texas...
State Rep. Flynn Committed to Replacing A-F Grading System
State Representative District 2 Dan Flynn is concerned as the rating for performance of Texas schools is changed. Flynn said the A-F grading system is based on student achievement and progress, closing performance gaps between high income and low income students, college readiness and student’s community engagement. Several good schools in his district will receive multiple D-F letter grades which he sees as inaccurate. Lt. Governor...
