Theft of Bicycle Becomes One Too Many
A white male was observed taking a bicycle from a residence near 331 Magnolia Street in Sulphur Springs and local police were called. When the police arrived to the theft, it wasn’t long until the bicycle was located by the victim at the Magnolia Street address. James Allen Hall, 49, of Sulphur Springs was arrested for theft with two previous convictions, a state jail felony. He is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $5,000...
Paramanantham Named TxDOT Paris District Engineer
PARIS – Noel Paramanantham, P.E., was recently selected to serve as the new District Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Paris District in Northeast Texas, headquartered here. He succeeds Paul Montgomery, P.E., who retired Aug. 31. In his new role, Paramanantham will oversee the planning, design, building, operations and maintenance of the state transportation system for the Paris District, which is comprised of nine...
County Clerk’s Preservation of Records Continues Thanks to Document Fee
An ongoing project for the Hopkins County Clerk’s office was the focus of a funding hearing Monday morning during County Commissioner’s Court. The annual hearing focused on the $10 fee for filing documents such as plats and marriage license that funds the preservation and restoration of county records. The fee, begun by legislation in 2003, increased from $5 to $10 in 2013 and has been a great aide to County Clerk Debbie Shirley....
Como Man Arrested at Disturbance
September, 2016 – William Ryan Miller, 25, of Como was being held down by a white male when Sulphur Springs police arrived at the corner of League Street and Camp Street in response to a disturbance Sunday. The responding officer knew there was an outstanding warrant for Miller. Miller is in Hopkins County Jail for Violation of Parole for Felony Burglary of a Building. Miller was indicted for one count of Burglary of a...
“Updated” North Hopkins Volunteer Fireman Arrested for Arson
Hopkins County Fire Marshall Mike Matthews’ investigation of a structure fire on County Road 4582 has led to the arrest of Justin Blake Saffel, 21, a volunteer with the North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department. Saffel was arrested Saturday for arson, a Felony 2. During an interview with Saffel, he confessed to committing the arson. He explained how he started the fire and the reason for starting the fire. He started the fire so...
Veterans Honor 9/11 Fallen Sunday
At the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial, the Hopkins County Marine Detachment partnered With American Legion Post 66 in posting all flags at half staff. Taps was played as they lowered Old Glory to Half Staff. On the bagpipes is Jim Dial, Sgt-at-Arms (American Legion Post 66), and on the bugle Camilo (Cam) Perez,Detachment Bugler /Detachment Chaplain.
Bright Star Baseball Begins Fall Season Monday
MFirst pitch of the season for Bright Star Baseball’s fall season is set for 6 p.m. Monday, September 12 at Buford Park. Bright Star Baseball provides the player experience of baseball to special needs youth who are assisted in the game by buddies. Players and buddies are asked to be at the field in Buford Park by 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the games and to cheer on the athletes as they play the game known as...
Commissioners Court Receive Donation; Discuss Plan for Preserving County Clerk’s Records
A plan for funding the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk’s Records Archive will be the focus of Hopkins County Commissioners Court when commissioners meet Monday at 9 a.m. Commissioners will also consider appointing a Selection Committee to perform procurement of professional services for the county’s anticipated 2017-2018 Texas Community Development Block Grant, hold a public hearing on the proposed 2017 budget and...
Local Man Turns Himself in for Aggravated Assault that Caused Serious Injury
September 10, 2016 – Bradley Dale Moore, 29 of Sulphur Springs turned himself in to Hopkins County Jail. A warrant for Moore’s arrest was issued for Aggravated Assault Causes Serious Bodily Injury for an assault that occurred September 2, 2016. According to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders, Moore attacked a female causing severe damage around her right eye breaking the ocular bones and a bone in her nose that cause...
