3 Man, 1 Woman Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
May 7, 2021 – Over the last few days, 3 men and 1 woman were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants. James Edward Kizer Jr. Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer Francisco Castro was dispatched at 12:45 a.m. May 6, 2021, to Spence Street, where a possibly wanted person was reported. Officers contacted James Edward Kizer Jr. and, after the warrant was confirmed, took him into custody. Kizer was booked into Hopkins County...
Marijuana And A Pistol Found During SH 19 Traffic Stop
The discovery of marijuana and a pistol during a State Highway 19 traffic stop resulted in a felony arrest, sheriff’s deputies alleged in arrest reports. Robert Jeremy Ballance (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported seeing a Honda SUV being driven on the improved shoulder of State Highway 19 at County Road 1170 just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, and stopped it. A records check using the...
380 Agreement Granted For Towne Street Property
Sulphur Springs City Council Declines Oncor’s Application To Increase “Distribution Cost Recovery Factor” Rates A 380 agreement was granted for a Towne Street property, while a requested rate increase by Oncor was denied by Sulphur Springs City Council at the regular May council meeting. The City Council also approved an interlocal purchasing agreement with the City of Frisco. Sulphur Springs City Council approved a...
Lots To Celebrate In Tira: Law School Commencement, Birthday Celebrations
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News correspondent We want to express our sympathy to the family of Luther Jack Petrea. His funeral service was held on Sunday, April 25, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral home. His wife was the late Murlene Joslin Petrea and they had relatives in Tira. Please remember his family in prayer. Tira sign Tommy and Carolyn Long were in Waco Saturday May 1 to attend the Baylor University School of Law Commencement. They enjoyed...
PJC Students Wishing to Walk Must Sign-Up for Time Slots
PJC students planning to walk need to check assigned time slots Paris Junior College is holding a modified in-person Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 7 at Noyes Stadium. In order to maintain social distancing, students who applied to graduate by the April 19 deadline and plan to walk at graduation should have received an email giving them an assigned time slot. “Students who applied to graduate by the deadline have been assigned...
Graduation Preparation at PJC-Sulphur Springs
PJC Student Records Clerk Tarmecia Smith hands a cap and gown last week to sociology major Kayle Woodberry of Clarksville, one of more than 300 students applying to be part of this Friday’s Commencement Ceremony. After graduation she plans to transfer to Texas A&M University – Texarkana to pursue a career in social work. The commencement ceremony will be taking place Friday night at Noyes Stadium in Paris. Social distancing...
Dallas Man Sentenced On 3 Charges Stemming From 2020 Vehicle Pursuit
A 24-year-old Dallas man Wednesday was sentenced May 5, 2021, to just shy of the maximum sentence on three offenses stemming from a June 2020 high speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 30. Demondre Deshawn Holiness (HCSO jail photo) Demondre Deshawn Holiness was tried this week in the 8th Judicial District Court for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle, and unlawful possession...
HC Genealogical Research Results in New Database on Local WWII Soldiers, Now Available to Public
News Release May 5, 2021 New database added to HCGS website – “World War II Soldiers from Hopkins County” We encourage you to visit our society’s web site at hcgstx.org. We have just added the database “World War II Soldiers from Hopkins County”. This is the compilation of many years (approximately 7 years!) of research done by Linda Payne regarding our veterans. This database...
Man Got a Vehicle Stuck in The Middle Of A Park
A Sulphur Springs man was arrested on a warrant after getting a vehicle stuck in the middle of a park, and a Garland man was arrested after allegedly crashing a car into the center median between the east and westbound lanes of Interstate 30 just east of Sulphur Springs early Wednesday morning. Stuck In Pacific Park Sulphur Springs police responded after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Pacific Park, where someone had reportedly...
Chamber Connection – May 5
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo By Butch Burney I had never tasted a deep fried avocado before, but I won’t soon forget the one I had Saturday at the Cinco de Mayo celebration downtown. It was lightly breaded and fried, covered with shredded chicken, queso, onions and jalapenos. And no, I did not ride the mechanical bull after devouring that. If you missed the Cinco de Mayo celebration of food, music and Mexican culture on the...
