2 New COVID-19 Cases in Hopkins County Reported On Memorial Day
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 10 a.m. Memorial Day reported 2 new positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County. “We have been waiting on these results since the day before yesterday. These two new cases are in isolation in a home with a family that already had it,” said Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. That brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County since midMarch to 17 cases, 13 of them...
Young Cancer Patient Gets a Memorable Trip Home with Large Motorcycle Escort
About 300 motorcycle riders from across North Texas showed up in Sulphur Springs to serve as an impromptu “escort” for a young cancer survivor heading home from Children’s Hospital, Dallas on Sunday May 23, 2020. The child’s dad had placed a post on Facebook, asking if anyone would like to ride along with them on May 23, and expected only a few friends if any, because of a forecast of rain. A surprise awaited...
I-30 Crash Resulted In 2 Fatalities Sunday Morning
Any Eyewitnesses Who May Have Information Asked To Contact Police May 24, 2020 – An I-30 crash resulted in 2 fatalities early Sunday morning, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. A small sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler were traveling east on Interstate 30 near mile marker 124, in the area of Jack in the Box, when the 18-wheeler rear-ended the SUV causing the SUV to catch on fire and the 18-wheeler...
2 Men Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Two men were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants Friday, according to arrest reports. Jimmy Don Petrea (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans and Sgt. Richard Greer located Jimmy Don Petrea, a wanted man at a local motel, where he has been staying, at 8:40 a.m. The 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody on the Paris credit or debit card abuse warrant, deputies noted in arrest reports....
Paris Junior College’s 95th graduation held virtually
The 95th spring graduation ceremony of Paris Junior College presented a marked departure from the past, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and PJC’s closure mandated by the State of Texas. Instead of an in-person ceremony at Noyes Stadium, a virtual graduation video was released on Friday, May 22, 2020, to honor the graduates. The video ceremony opened with a performance of “You Raise Me Up,” by Dr. Michael Holderer, PJC music...
Update: Missing Sulphur Springs Teen Found
May 23, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Police Department confirmed Saturday morning, May 23, that the missing Sulphur Springs teen has been found. Camri Leigh Propes was reportedly located and “is safe.” Camri Leigh Propes Sulphur Spring Police on May 20 asked for the public’s help in locating the teen, said to have been missing from her Sulphur Springs address since May 12. The teen was reported shortly before...
5 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least five were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants May 20-21 on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Brandon Gerrod Mickens (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt stopped a Ford Fusion on College Street Thursday morning. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Brandon Gerrod Mickens of Sulphur Springs. A records check showed Mickens to be wanted on a Bowie County charge. Pruitt...
911 Text For Help, Traffic Stop Result In 2 Controlled Substance Arrests
May 22, 2020 – Local officials arrested two men on Interstate 30 on controlled substance charges, following two separate incidents, according to arrest reports. A 911 text for help and a disturbance complaint resulted in a controlled substance arrest on Interstate 30 Thursday night, according to sheriff’s reports. A traffic stop elsewhere on I-30 Thursday afternoon also resulted in a controlled substance arrest. 911 Text,...
Schedule For Phased Opening Of Driver License Offices Announced
Offices In Sulphur Springs Area Listed In Phase 3 Of Plan DPS, Governor’s Office News Release AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26, with limited service offerings. As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that allows customers to book appointments...
