7 Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges Over The Last Week
Apr02

7 Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges Over The Last Week

At least seven people were arrested over the last week on controlled substance charges and two others were jailed on felony marijuana charges, according to arrest and jail reports. Traffic Stop on I-30 West At Mile Marker 107 Wyndel Shepherd Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported seeing a gray Honda Accord traveling west on Interstate 30 near the 110 mile marker at a high rate of speed, 99 in a 75 mile per hour speed zone. Talley...

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Hopkins County Records – April 1, 2022
Apr01

Hopkins County Records – April 1, 2022

Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Leland Dan Harness to Joan Harness; tract in the O. Barb survey.Bill Murphey and Joyce Murphey to Juan Tinajero; tract in the Agaton Caro survey.Chad Cable and Mary Stahl Cable to Church Street Professional Building LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey.100 MPH+ Property Management LLC to Dan Williamson II and Lisa Williamson; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo...

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6 Taken Into Custody In District Court This Week
Mar31

6 Taken Into Custody In District Court This Week

At least 6 people have been taken into custody in district court and jailed on felony charges this week. Steven Derek Hanson Steven Derek Hanson was taken into custody at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, on a burglary of a building warrant. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson escorted the 29-year-old Sulphur Springs man to the county jail, where he was remained Thursday on the felony charge; the offense was...

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Decatur Woman Caught Driving Stolen Pickup
Mar31

Decatur Woman Caught Driving Stolen Pickup

March 31, 2022 – A Decatur Texas woman was caught driving a stolen pickup through Sulphur Springs early Thursday morning, according to arrest reports. Sharlyne Kay Vining AKA Shell and Nichelle Vining Sulphur Springs Police Communications Operators notified Officers of a report regarding a stolen pickup. Officers reported seeing a Chevrolet Silverado with the license plate number given traveling on North Hillcrest Drive (Loop...

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Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker To Be Offered Soon For Social Security Number Records
Mar31

Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker To Be Offered Soon For Social Security Number Records

Social Security Administration – March 31, 2022 News Release The Social Security Administration announced a new policy change which will allow people to self-select their sex marker on their Social Security number record, likely beginning in the fall of 2022. The announced was made by Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi Thursday morning, March 31, 2022. “The Social Security Administration is committed to...

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Wanted Sulphur Springs Man Found Sleeping In Store Parking Lot
Mar30

Wanted Sulphur Springs Man Found Sleeping In Store Parking Lot

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann reported seeing a vehicle parked in a South Broadway Street parking lot away from other vehicles. Noting it looked like one he knew a wanted Sulphur Springs man drives, he ran the license plate and confirmed it to be registered to the 49-year-old. Marcos Steven Mehlhoff (HCSO jail photo) Baumann contacted the person sleeping inside of the vehicle. He then asked him to step...

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That Silk Weaving On Your Favorite Tree Is A Bagworm Infestation, Not Ornamentation
Mar30

That Silk Weaving On Your Favorite Tree Is A Bagworm Infestation, Not Ornamentation

The small, silk weaving that resembles a Christmas tree ornament on your favorite tree or shrub is not decoration but an insect infestation on the trees. These bags protect the caterpillars, or larvae, pupae, female adults and eggs of bagworms (Order Lepidoptera Family Psychidae). Bagworms attack trees and shrubs including evergreens such as arborvitae, cedars, cypress, junipers, pines and spruce and broadleaved plants such as apple,...

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Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27
Mar30

Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27

Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup For the 2022-2023 school year will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the school. Sulphur Bluff ISD The full-day prekindergarten program for district students is designed to provide a solid foundation of school success among 4-year-olds prior to entering the regular public school program. The SBISD pre-k program goal is to reduce the probability of school failure for at-risk...

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Stress Awareness Month
Mar30

Stress Awareness Month

Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] April is Stress Awareness Month. You may be thinking, “I’m totally aware of stress!” These are tough days. Everyone from young children to older adults experience stress at some point. Stress can result from issues with work, school, family, or finances. Not only does it affect our mood, but our...

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Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved
Mar30

Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved

A 381 agreement was approved for D6, Inc., along with contracts for legal research resources and construction of a trusty housing facility, and other items this week. 381 Agreement Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting this week approved a 381 agreement for D6, Inc., providing a tax incentive for the company to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs, Texas and expand their...

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