Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course scheduled
By Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Ag and NR A Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Hopkins County Extension Office. The 6- hour course provides a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of conventional and aerobic septic systems, and explains how activities within the home impact septic systems. Presentations will...
Expo to Provide Job Seekers with Career Information
Expo to Provide Job Seekers with Career Information Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with area employers during the 2020 Career and Community Resources Expo on Tuesday, March 10. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ROC – First Baptist Church – Sulphur Springs, 116 Oak Avenue. Representatives from over 30 area businesses will promote the job opportunities available in the region. Job seekers should bring...
Commissioners Declare Emergency, Designate $1 Million For Road Work
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning took steps to free up an additional $1,564,000 in funding for road improvements this summer. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Emergency designation The court first approved a resolution declaring an emergency in Hopkins County due to recent weather which impacted county roads. The Commissioners Court, cited Local Government Code §111.070(b), for allowing them to “authorize an...
HCSO: Disturbance Allegedly Involving Weapon Results In Misdemeanor Arrest
Sheriff’s deputies Sunday evening arrested a 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man, following a disturbance in which a weapon was reportedly displayed, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Drew Fisher and Kevin Lester, Sgt. Shea Shaw and Sgt. Richard Greer were dispatched at 6:05 p.m. to County Road 2302, where a male allegedly had a gun while walking around and banging on doors and yelling at the...
Traffic Stop, Investigation Of Suspicious Activity Result In 2 Arrests By Cumby Police
A traffic stop and investigation of suspicious activity by Cumby police Saturday evening resulted in two arrests Saturday, according to police reports. Cumby Police Officer Zack Steward reported conducting a traffic stop on a red Pontiac at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 7 on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 112. Upon contact with the driver, Steward alleged he could smell a marijuana odor coming from the vehicle. So, he asked the driver to exit and...
Commissioners Court Meeting, Work Session Agendas For March 9, 2020
Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a full morning ahead Monday, with a regular meeting scheduled at 9 a.m. and followed immediately by a work session. Below are the agendas for both morning meetings. Hopkins County Commissioners Court KSST Radio reports on Hopkins County Commissioners Court meetings. Click here for related stories.
North Hopkins Baseball Team Splits Two Games At Home Saturday
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team got a win over Celeste, 8-3 Saturday, March 7, and then lost a close game to Tom Bean, 10-8. Both games were at North Hopkins. Vs. Celeste Against Celeste, the Panthers scored 7 runs in their first at bat. Geoffrey Stewart got the pitching win for the Panthers, throwing all six innings, allowing only 3 hits and 1 earned run, with 7 strikeouts and 4 walks. Jessie Rivera was 2 for 4 with a run...
2 Reportedly Arrested By Texas Attorney General’s Officers On Warrants
A 50-year-old Clifton man and 33-year-old Waco woman were booked Friday evening into Hopkins County jail on warrants. According to arrest reports, Sgt. R. Mullikin with Texas Attorney General’s Office observed Everette Lee Johnson operating a vehicle, a red Chevrolet Camaro. Leann Wilkerson-Johnson was the passenger in the car, arrest reports stated. reports. Both Johnson and Wilkerson-Johnson were reportedly known to have...
Pickton Man Jailed For Second Time In Less Than A Year On Felony Charge
Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Pat Leber was dispatched Friday afternoon to the Adult Probation Office, where a wanted person was reportedly located. Upon arrival, Leber learned Cameron Lynn Bain was wanted for violation of probation, according to arrest reports. Cameron Lynn Bain Leber took the 26-year-old Pickton man into custody at 1:28 p.m. and transported him to Hopkins jail on the warrant for violating probation, which he was on for...
Blogger Nathaneil ‘Nathan’ Narra Jailed in Hopkins County Texas
Blogger Nathaneil ‘Nathan’ Narra was arrested south of Commerce, TX on the afternoon of Friday March 6, 2020. He was transported to Hopkins County Texas and jailed. He faces a felony evading arrest and reckless driving charge. A Trip To Texas Narra, a native of Detroit, MI, was seen by a Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy traveling Interstate-30 west bound near Sulphur Springs, TX. The deputy reported Narra’s...
