Search Continues For Members of ATV Crime Ring
The last arrest was in February but Special Ranger Tony Hurley, Investigator for the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, says he and other law enforcement officers continue to seek one individual regarding the local theft of 11 All-Terrain Vehicles from Nor-Tex Tractor and one other member of the organized crime ring connected to the same type thefts in other areas. Arrests have been made from Seagoville, Texas to Oklahoma and...
UPRA Spring Rodeo Planned by H C Rodeo Association
The Hopkins County Rodeo Association will put on the 2016 UPRA Spring Rodeo on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 at 7:30 pm in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center arena. Besides true rodeo events, many fun and exciting “community” events are open for the public to enter, including Mutton Bustin’ for youth, Chuck Wagon races, Steer Scrambles for adults and Calf Scrambles for kids. A Boot Scramble for...
Plant with Tumors: Crown Gall of Rose
by Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent East Texas is widely known for using roses as focal points in our gardens. After all, roses can play a significant role of any landscape but particularly the Northeast Texas landscapes. Recently, a call from a professional landscaper pointed out a disease new to me in roses: crown galls in roses. This disease is caused by a tumor inducing bacterial that causes a growing...
No Time For Boredom
No Time for Boredom! Opportunities Abound! March flew by so quickly! As I turn the page to April in my calendar, I’m amazed at the number of opportunities for individuals to be involved. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is sponsoring or partnering in many events this spring. We invite you to check out this list and contact us if you are interested in participating! Last call for registration for the 2016 spring series of...
Doctor’s Day At Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Clinic celebrated Doctor’s Day today by providing a luncheon to all of our providers. Doctor’s Day is March 30th.
Warrant Sought for the Arrest of Suspect in Cattle Panel Theft
Wedneday morning Sulphur Springs Police Detective Monty Tipps was securing a warrant for the arrest of an individual for the theft of cattle panels from Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. A lead suspect was developed late Tuesday and an arrest is expected soon. As local law enforcement continue their investigation, Sulphur Springs Police and the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators would like to speak to anyone who purchased...
EDC Votes to Make Offer to Two California Companies
During recent board meeting, the Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation voted to make two offers to companies in California. Representatives of the two companies have visited Sulphur Springs in 2016 and are impressed with the community. One of the companies was so impressed by the people of Sulphur Springs and, in the individuals own words, “felt at home” to the point that the owner of one company suggested Sulphur Springs...
“Updated” Public Help Sought in Civic Center Theft
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Law Enforcement would like to speak to anyone who purchased Priefert panels on or after Sunday March 27, 2016. The panels would have been offered for sale by a black male in or from Sulphur Springs, TX. If you or anyone purchased panels, please contact Detective Monty Tipps 903-885-7692 or County Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum 903-438-4040. For some time now, cattle panels worth approximately $15,000...
Public Help Sought in Civic Center Theft
For some time now, cattle panels worth approximately $15,000 have gone missing from the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, according to civic center staff. This has prompted the civic center to install security cameras. The cameras have provided information. The latest theft occurred this past weekend according to the cameras. At 11pm Saturday night the thief stacked the panels behind the building and returned at 6 a.m. the next...
Shirley Nominated for Texas County Clerk of the Year
Hopkins County Clerk Debbie Shirley has been nominated for Texas county clerk of the year by her peers in Northeast Texas area during a March 24th regional meeting of district and county clerks conducted at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The Texas County Clerk of the Year will be selected in June at the state-wide annual meeting of district and county clerks. Shirley stated that she is very honored to have been...
