Channel 18 Marks 30th Anniversary
Channel 18 has been there for all of the community events, happenings and special occasions. Today, the station marks a milestone of its own — the station’s 30th anniversary of operation. The brainchild of Dwayne and Kelly Bradford Grimes, Channel 18’s official ribbon cutting was Sept. 3, 1990. The station was created with the purpose of keeping Sulphur Springs informed of everything that was going on, everything...
Genealogical Fall Seminar To Be Offered Virtually and In-Person on September 19
John Sellers will present the seminar Due to popular request, the day-long Genealogical Research Seminar to be presented by John Sellers on Saturday September 19, 2020 now has an added dimension to accommodate everyone interested in attending. The Seminar, a project of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society, has been expanded from an in-person setting to also include a virtual setting. Four topics to hone your researching skills...
4 Men, 1 Woman Jailed On Controlled Substance, Related Charges
At last five people, four men and 1 woman, have been jailed over the last 3 day on controlled substance or related charges, according to arrest and jail reports. Lamar County Warrant Arrest Heston Blaze Golightly Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Osornio contacted the occupants of a GMC Sierra 1500 early Monday morning, August 31, on Mulberry Street at Houston Street. A records check showed 21-year-old Heston Blaze Golightly...
Three Men Jailed in Hopkins County On Assault Charges
September 2, 2020 – Three men were jailed in Hopkins County from August 28 – September 1 on assault charges, two on felony offenses and one on a misdemeanor charge, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Calvin Roy Helton (HCSO jail photo) A 59-year-old Saltillo man was taken into custody at 10 a.m. September 1 at his Saltillo residence by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Shea Shaw and day shift deputies on...
Hopkins County Sept. 2 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Positive Cases, 47 Active Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported 3 new positive COVID-19 cases, increasing the total of active cases to 47. No new recoveries were reported by the emergency management team during the Hopkins County Sept. 2 COVID-19 update. The cumulative total of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in midMarch is 249, including 202 Hopkins County residents who have recovered from coronavirus. Four patients...
Sulphur Springs ISD To Receive Additional Funding For Connectivity
Sulphur Springs ISD and Sulphur Bluff ISD are among many school districts across Texas that have taken advantage of money funneled through the state to help with technology and connectivity purchases related to COVID-19. Sulphur Springs ISD will receive additional funding for connectivity. SSISD logo SSISD trustees this summer agreed to the purchase of 600 iPads and 100 AT&T hotspots to ensure district students have access to...
Yantis Man Caught With Heroin, Pills, Marijuana, Methamphetamine
A 36-year-old Yantis man allegedly lead officers in a foot pursuit before being caught with heroin, pills, marijuana and methamphetamine, according to Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators. Adam joshua Hodges The SCU officers had been investigating Adam Joshua Hodges for suspected illegal distribution of controlled substances. Methamphetamine was allegedly purchased from Hodges during an undercover buy,...
3 Ordinances Receive Final Approval, 4 Ordinances Introduced At Sulphur Springs City Council Meeting
Three ordinances received final approval following public hearings and four additional city ordinances were introduced at the Sulphur Springs City Council meeting Tuesday night, September 1, 2020. A “commercial-industrial” reinvestment zone; involvement in Sulphur River Basin Authority; and contracts for masonry, concrete and steel for the new Grays Building were also considered. Ordinances Approved The City Council...
Winnsboro Police Department Report for Aug. 24-30, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of August 24-30, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests: Woods, Kevin, 37 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 8/28/2020 for Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice, and TDCJ Parole Division Blue Warrant. Castillo, Gerardo, 37 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 8/29/2020 on a Probation Violation- Tamper/Fab. Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair Calls...
2020 HC United Way Campaign to Kick Off
Mike Horne, HCUW Campaign Chair for 2020 In a letter from Susan Berning, Secretary of Hopkins County United Way, this year’s campaign is getting up and running. Plans are in place for a Workers Luncheon as well as a Lead Donor Luncheon, typically held prior to the start of weekly Report meetings. Here is updated information from Susan for United Way volunteers regarding these dates. We are planning towards another exciting and...
