Fouse Seeks Republican Nomination for Commissioner Precinct 1
Ray Fouse announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Hopkins County Precinct 1 in the Republican Primary Election. He was raised and grew up in the dairy business in Hopkins County. His family was involved in the dairy industry for 34 years until 2009. He currently operates a custom hay baling business and raises beef cattle. His wife is Melissa Darden Fouse and they have been married 27 years. They are lifelong residents of...
Trafficking Trial Postponed Until October
A jury trial in 8th Judicial District Court scheduled to begin Tuesday morning, September 8, has been postponed until October. The jury was dismissed and a new jury will be picked to the October trial of 51-year old Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr. charged with trafficking a child for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct. Kuhl has been held without bond in Hopkins County Jail since May 29th of this year. District Attorney Will Ramsey said...
Mexican Rodeo!
Local businessman Oscar Aguilar keeps a lot of irons in the fire, and his love of rodeo is one of them! A Mexican Rodeo event will be held this weekend in Sulphur Springs as a fundraiser for St. James Catholic Church. While not a full-scale Mexican-style rodeo with all the athletic events, this will be a start for Sulphur Springs entertainment and a launching pad for future shows. Plan to take a seat in the Hopkins County Civic Center...
County Fire Units Respond to Cumby Fire
Several Hopkins County fire units responded to a report of a structure fire Saturday at 12:35 p.m. It was reported on County Road 1126 in the Cumby area. First fire unit on the scene reported a travel trailer was fully involved with fire. A fire unit from the Central County fire station was joined by trucks from Miller Grove, Cumby and Peerless. Firefighters reportedly put the fire out quickly. There were no injuries reported.
“Updated” Bond Set for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest
Wednesday morning, Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer set bond at $75,000 for 33-year old Miranda Marie Bazaldua of Sulphur Springs. Bazaldua was arrested Sunday night just after 10:30 p.m. after she reportedly threatened her mother with a knife. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Wade Sheets and Deputy Shea Shaw were sent to investigate a case of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. When they arrived, a woman said her boyfriend had...
Aggravated Assault Arrest Made While Investigating Burglary
A 46-year old Sulphur Springs man was booked into the Hopkins County Jail at noon on Saturday in connection with a warrant for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. Justice of the Peace B.J. Teer set bond on David Allen Grimes at $25,000. The case reportedly involved the man in his vehicle and an incident near FM 2560 and County Road 2174 last Wednesday at around 5 p.m. The warrant was issued shortly after the incident. A...
16th Annual Lone Star Heritage Show Features 155 Quilts
The 16th annual Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Quilt Show is coming Friday and Saturday, September 18-19 at The ROC of First Baptist Church. More than 155 quilts will be on display including antiques, juniors, Texas entries and a raffle quilt. Admission is $5 with children under 12 free. Lots of children’s activities are planned this year. There will also be vendors, food and door prizes.
Memorial Hospital Celebrates 66th Birthday
Although no formal events have been planned, Hopkins County Memorial Hospital celebrates its 66th birthday Saturday, September 5. The hospital replaced private, small hospitals owned and operated by doctors in the area. The hospital was established by business leaders in 1949 and later the state legislature created a hospital district for Memorial. The hospital has never been owned or operated by the county but rather by the hospital...
