East Texas Giving Day
East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online event that provides critical funding for our area nonprofits. East Texas Communities Foundation is partnering with area nonprofits to give donors from every community in East Texas a chance to raise funds for local needs. The purpose of an area-wide Giving Day is to bring the region together on one day and as one community, raising money and awareness for East Texas nonprofits. This...
DEA ‘Takeback Day’ is Saturday April 24 on Atwoods Parking Lot, Helping Fight Drug Abuse and a National Prescription Drug Crisis
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse will coordinate the Spring ‘Drug Takeback Day’ on Saturday April 24, 2021 from 10am til 2pm on the parking lot of Atwoods Ranch and Home Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The address is 817 Gilmer Street. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s ‘Takeback Day’ affords a quick, simple and anonymous way for residents to dispose of prescription drugs which are unused,...
North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team Overwhelms Yantis, 20-1 Tuesday
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team dominated all phases of their game with Yantis earning a 20-1 win Tuesday. After giving up an unearned run in the top of the first, the Panthers scored 5 runs in the first, 9 runs in the second and 6 mores runs in the third inning. Three Panthers’ pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter. Dakota Smith got the win going the first 2 innings allowing no hits and an unearned run while striking...
FM 2285 Assault Complaint Results In Felony Warrant Arrest
A FM 2285 assault complaint resulted in a felony warrant arrest Tuesday afternoon, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Yvonne Yvette Lozano (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bobby Osornio and Sgt. Richard Greer responded at 3:23 p.m. to a report of a fight between two females in progress on FM 2285. One woman allegedly had the other in a headlock and assaulted the second woman when she tried...
Pair Caught Leaving Walmart Without Paying
A Sulphur Springs pair was caught leaving Walmart without paying for several items in their shopping cart Tuesday afternoon, according to police reports. Jerry Franklin Hamilton Jr. (HCSO jail photo A loss prevention worker at the store alleged the a 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man and 34-year-old Sulphur Springs woman failed to scan multiple items and tried to hide items inside their shopping cart as well. They then were reported to...
Saltillo Lady Lions Softball Wins District Championship
Saltillo’s softball team scored efficiently and often to get a big 17-2 win over Yantis on Tuesday, Apr. 20. The win clinched the district 17-1A championship for the Saltillo Lady Lions. The game started out slow for both teams at Winnsboro Citi Field, as neither team managed to score a run in the first inning. That changed in a big way in the second inning. Saltillo exploded for nine runs in the second inning to make it 9-0...
Chamber Connection, April 21, 2021: Community Is Coming Back To Life With Many Events Slated
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Springtime in Texas – if there’s a better time to enjoy life, I’m not sure what it is. We are thankful to be experiencing the community coming back to life with events. Hopefully, you made it out to Saturday’s Spring Market on Main Street, hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance. There was a nice turnout for the vendors who were selling plants, home décor, clothing,...
NETCS Rehearses Gospel and Spirituals for Concert June 12,13
For more than 20 years, Carol Allen has directed the 100-voice choir made up of singers from all over NE Texas, putting on two concerts per year (except during 2020) Carol Allen is always glad to see returning singers, even if they are just returning to report on the choir! Carol welcomed me when I walked into the rehearsal hall on April 19 and encouraged me to take a seat among the altos and sing with them. While I didn’t stay...
2 Women Arrested After Xanax, Methamphetamine Found In Motel Room
Two women were arrested on controlled substance charges after Xanax and methamphetamine were found in the motel room with them and one woman’s young children. Child Protective Services personnel were contacted to take custody of the kids, deputies alleged in arrest reports. Natalie Latrese Alzidi (Henderson County jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware 38-year-old Natalie Latrese Alzidi of...
2 Jailed On Parole Warrants
Two people were jailed on parole warrants on Monday evening, according to arrest and jail reports. South Broadway Street Arrest Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson reported making an investigative stop on the Chevrolet Silverado pickup on South Broadway Street just south of Walmart, in reference to a theft reported at Walmart, according to arrest reports. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Shana Leanne Earle of...
