Search Warrant Nets Suspected Meth, Firearm, Felony Arrest
Execution of a search warrant at a Sulphur Springs residence netted suspected methamphetamine, a firearm and a felony arrest, according to sheriff’s reports. Chase Craig Hudson Deputies and investigators served the search warrant at the city address. While doing so, officers located Chase Craig Hudson in his bedroom. As the investigators approached from the hallway, Hudson allegedly ran into his bedroom and locked the door. When...
Chamber Connection – August 31, 2021: Registration Deadline For Stew Cooks Approaching
By Butch Burney The deadline is approaching for all stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Come by the chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you or download one off our website, hopkinschamber.org. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get...
3 Local Schools Closed Until Sept. 7 Due to COVID, Illnesses
At least 3 local school districts that serve Hopkins County students are closed for at least a week due to COVID-19 cases and related absences. North Hopkins ISD North Hopkins ISD officials were the first Hopkins County school to make the decision this week to close. District officials posted a notice at 5:31 p.m. Aug. 30 that the campus would be closed due to COVID-19. “Due to an increase in Covid related absences and infection...
Sheriff’s Officers Still Investigating Reports Involving Similar Type Of Vehicle
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating reports of possible crime involving similar vehicles. The reports were made Monday afternoon and Tuesday, including one alleged child abduction, and two reports of suspicious activity. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, received a report of an attempted abduction of a juvenile on County Road 4586 in the North Hopkins area. The child was...
What To Do About Walnut Caterpillar Infestations On Pecan Trees
By Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension instar larvae (Photo: Texas AgriLife Extension) Recently, many pecan trees have shown infestations of fuzzy caterpillars. These caterpillars are growing in hundreds and are easy to find. Basically if your trees are having an infestation now you will notice. Unlike early season caterpillars that feed on new growth, walnut caterpillar larvae prefer mature foliage. Consequently,...
Historic Portrayal of Mrs. Sam J. King Leads to Heartwarming True Life Tale
Historical portrayal by Paula Altenbaumer When Paula Altenbaumer took on yet another historic characterization, she had no idea it would lead to a direct connection with a former resident of Hopkins County. The occasion was a portrayal of the interesting life of Hopkins County woman Bettie Whitfield King. The enactment was presented during a joint meeting of the Hopkins County Historical and Genealogical Societies on August 26, 2021,...
COVID Data: 95 Percent Of COVID Patients Hospitalized Locally Are Unvaccinated
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News 9.5 Percent Of Patients Testing COVID Positive At CHRISTUS Locations Were Vaccinated By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 30, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus...
Marijuana, Ecstasy Tabs Located During FM 269 Traffic Stop
Marijuana and a baggy containing an assortment of Ecstasy tabs located during FM 269 traffic stop early Monday morning, according to arrest reports. Nicholas Chase Trimble (Smith County jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis stopped a Chevrolet Caprice at 1:44 a.m. Aug. 3, 2021, on FM 269, south of State Highway 11 east, for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the 32-year-old Mount Pleasant man, Davis...
Woman Arrested For Concealing Pipes, Methamphetamine In Her Pants
A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was arrested for concealing pipes and methamphetamine in her pants early Sunday morning. Lacy Michelle Blevins Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney reported stopping a Ford Taurus just before 3 a.m. Sunday for changing and weaving lanes on Interstate 30 west near mile marker 117 on Interstate 30. When he contacted the woman inside the car, he noted Lacey Michelle Blevins...
Sulphur Springs ISD 2021 Tax Rate, 2021-2022 Budget Set
The Sulphur Springs ISD 2021 tax rate and fiscal year 2021-2022 budget were set by school trustees during a special noon board meeting Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The school board also amended the FY 2020-21 budget during the session. FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendments Fiscal year 2020-2021 will end on Aug. 31, 2021. SSISD Business Manger Sherry McGraw asked the trustees to approve amendments to the general fund, food service and debt service...
