3 Jailed On Felony Assault Warrants
At least 3 people were jailed from June 18-23 on felony assault warrants, including a man accused of assaulting a pregnant person. Another man was also arrested June 23 on a misdemeanor assault charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Felony Assault Arrests Garrett Chase Spigner (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Wade Sheets took Garrett Chase Spigner into custody at his Pickton residence at 4:30 p.m....
Hospital District Board Approves Asbestos Mitigation Fees
Hopkins County Hospital District Took action Tuesday evening on three items toward construction of a new EMS/Hospital District Building. Hospital Board members were also sworn in and officers selected at the 6 p.m. meeting June 23. Board Election Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors at the close of filing had only 4 candidates for 4 seats – Dr. Bill Dietze, Tim Kelty, Kristi Shultz and Chris Brown. Thus, the board was...
Bringing Art to Downtown is Vision of a Local Resident
Billie Ruth Standbridge, affectionately known as B.R, designed and built her lofty Main Street residence back in 2018 and included one retail business space within the plan. That space was soon occupied by Landers Creek Outfitters, 214 Main Street. Now, upon adjoining lots and in the final stages of completion at 218 Main stands a unique two-story residential/commercial complex with grounds, called ‘The Courtyard’. Billie...
Community Players ‘Parking Lot Sale’ a Good Start for Main St. Theater Repairs
Main Street Theater, 227 Main Street, home to the Community Players for over 30 years. Members of the Sulphur Springs Community Players invited the community to pitch in for a fundraising Parking Lot sale held to benefit Main Street Theater. The sale was held on Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20, 2020 at 1421 N. Hillcrest. Local residents brought lots of household furnishings, furniture and home decor items for the sale, and it was...
4 County Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Camp County With Crash, 2 Arrests
A 4 county vehicle pursuit concluded with a crash in Camp County and 2 arrests. One of the women in the vehicle was found to be wanted in Tarrant County on a robbery warrant, according to arrest reports. Cateria Mitchell The pursuit started in Hunt County according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reports. At 8:26 p.m. Hunt County Sheriff’s Investigator Kenneth Peters reportedly notified Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
Heatwaves and Trees by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Recently, several homeowners located in Hopkins County have called the Hopkins County Extension Office commenting their concerns related to their trees. Trees have an interest effect in people: from some people are a top priority for their...
Equipment Lease, Fireworks Contract Approved by Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court considered a number of items during their regular meeting Monday morning, June 22. The Commissioners Court approved a lease agreement for a backhoe, reappointment of officers and reorganization of some duties at the fire department and related budgetary amendments, security agreements for four county facilities, agreement for fireworks on the 4th of July, and inter-local agreements with 2 neighboring...
June 22nd: Hopkins County Updates On Latest COVID-19 Cases
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team gave a quick update on the status of COVID-19 cases Monday afternoon (June 22nd). Two new positive cases were confirmed in Hopkins County and no new recoveries were reported at this time. The Emergency Managment Team did not have any updates on the status of the the two deaths being reported by the state. One of those cases is being challenged in it’s determination by the local health...
PJC Begins Face-To-Face Classes
By PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services PJC expands Summer II offerings with face-to-face classes Working to meet the varied learning needs of students, Paris Junior College has addedseveral face-to-face classes to a Summer II term already offering a larger than normal number ofonline classes. Financial assistance is also available to help students pay for their classes.Summer II begins on July 8. “PJC is...
