False Report Leads to Arrest
His girlfriend only told the dispatcher what he told her to tell, that was the final response before arrest of a man in a home on Petty Road just after 11 p.m. Thursday. Three Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies and a DPS Trooper responded to a report of an armed man trying to break into the Petty Road home Thursday night. When lawmen arrived (three Sheriff’s deputies and a DPS trooper), stories they were hearing sounded...
Hopkins and 109 Other Texas Counties Eligible for FEMA Disaster Aid
Hopkins County is one of 110 Counties Eligible for FEMA Disaster Aid. Nineteen more Texas counties are now eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster aid. The aid includes all categories of work, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and infrastructure repairs in the wake of severe storms, tornadoes, straight line winds and flooding in Texas from May 4 to June 22. Eligible applicants in Bosque,...
“Updated” Child Endangerment, Theft, Controlled Substance Charges Filed on Pair in Hopkins County
A 30-year old Terrell woman and a 37-year old Rockwall man were arrested early Thursday morning at a Hopkins County resident south of Como where they were staying in connection with a Kaufman County theft case. Lydia Ellen Campbell has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, theft over $1500 and child endangerment before JP B.J. Teer who set bonds totaling $55,000. After his wife had a magistrate’s hearing...
Dike Volunteer Fire Department Responds Quickly to Grass Fire!
Dike Volunteer Fire Department responded to put out a potentially large grass fire. Once again, area volunteers put down their work and rushed to fight a fire. This fire call was to a hay field north of Dike, TX. Speculation at the scene indicated the fire was started by a tractor mower. Units from Hopkins County Fire Department and Brinker Volunteer Fire Departments also responded. The fire was put out quickly and no one was...
“Updated” District Judge Injured in Bicycle, Auto Accident
Due to the fact that 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt had no broken bones and did not require surgery and a full slate of surgery patients for the local orthopedic doctor, Judge Northcutt will undergo an MRI Tuesday afternoon. Sunday afternoon 5:24 p.m. 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt was struck by a vehicle on State Highway 11 East, 2 miles East of Walmart, according to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
FEMA Assistance Available; Spread the Word
Word of mouth is a powerful way to spread news. Amazing as it may seem, some people are so busy with their recovery, they haven’t heard about federal help. You could be the one to bring this important message to someone you know, perhaps a friend, neighbor, co-worker, family member or acquaintance. Tell your neighbors they may be eligible for a grant to help them pay for home repairs or to replace personal property ruined by the...
Budget and Rural Meals Fill County Judge’s Plate
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has had a lot on his plate lately. Thursday morning KSST News talked with Newsom about the NETO investigation that could have an impact on a county rural meals program and about budget preparation. Newsom said that some funding that had been coming to the county may not be available. NETO funded meals for homebound will not be funded. County Commissioners along with Judge Newsom are speaking with an...
Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff Schools Make Big Gains in Taxable Values
Last Thursday the Hopkins County Appraisal District Office sent out certified net taxable values to 15 government entitles with property in the county. The entities use these figures to prepare budgets. For schools, they got two sets of figures. Voters are expected to increase the homestead exemption in school districts from $15,000 to $25,000 in November. Unless the state steps in, Sulphur Springs ISD will see a 1.19% decrease in...
WWI Memorial Vandalized; Crime Stoppers Offers Reward
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the vandalism/damage done to the World War I Memorial located at the Veteran’s Memorial at Celebration Plaza. If you have information for Crime Stoppers call 903-885-2020.
Body of Missing Man Found Sunday
Missing since Sunday morning July 12, the body of Lee Jones, 79, was found Sunday afternoon about one mile from his home on Hopkins County Road 1180. A search team from Bowie County found Jones in rough terrain just south of the County Road, according to Lewis Tatum, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced Jones dead around 5 p.m. at the scene. He also ordered an autopsy. Lewis said...
