Tira VFD Recognized For 44 Years Of Service To Hopkins County Community
Tira Volunteer Fire Department members Robert Hanson, Cooper Adams, Assistant Chief Shawn Martin and Chief John Earl Martin are recognized by (back) Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HC Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County Commissioner Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday recognized Tira Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years of service to the community. “This is ongoing as part of the 20th year celebration of...
County Firefighters Battle A Dozen Grass, Pasture Fires Over Nov. 23-24 Weekend
Fire Chief Urges Use Of Safety Precautions Before, During Outdoor Burning Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley reminds county residents to take a few safety precautions to prevent outdoor burning or cooking from spreading out of control. County firefighters spent several hours on both Saturday and Sunday responding to a dozen grass and hay pasture fires most in the southern end of Hopkins County. Several of the fires reportedly...
TxDOT Paris District Road Report For The Week Of Nov. 25, 2019
Those who will be traveling this week for the holidays or business will want to make note of planned road work in the region so they can plan accordingly. Texas Department of Transporation’s Paris District has provided the scheduled work for the week of Nov. 25, although the scheduled work is subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. TxDOT Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy...
40th UPRA Rodeo Finals Wins in Talent, Stock, Attendance
Following three nights of exciting rodeo action in Sulphur Springs, the organizers of the 2019 Cinch UFR, or United Finals Rodeo, are wearing smiles due to the excellent stock and talent and great attendance all three nights. In fact, Saturday night’s performance in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena had a packed house. Both the animal and human athletes were “top notch” on all three nights, according to many...
Commissioners Court To Consider Information Technology Resources, Protection Systems At Monday Meeting
Tira VFD To Be Recognized For Service To Community Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday will have a busy morning, with multiple items presented for consideration during their regular 9 a.m. meeting and a workshop to follow. As part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration, the court members and fire chief will recognize Tira Volunteer Fire Department for...
Student Registering for Classes at PJC
PJC Sulphur Springs advising student PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Financial Aid Advisor Angela Ellis, left, visits with student Jennifer Stephenson as she completes enrollment information. Registration is now ongoing for the winter mini-term that will be held Dec. 16 through Jan. 3 and the spring semester that begins on Jan. 13, 2020. For more information call the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center at 903-885-1232.
Sulphur Springs Woman Arrested On Felony Warrant
A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was taken into custody around lunch time Friday on a felony warrant. Demetria Lashunda Rivers Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Turrentine and Cpl. Todd Evans, aware of an outstanding warrant for Demetria Lashunda Rivers’ arrest, went to her Beckham Street residence at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 22. Upon locating the woman, the deputies served the warrant and took her to jail for violation of...
Liberty Man Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Controlled Substance Charge
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle A 28-year-old Liberty, Texas man was arrested by a sheriff’s deputy on controlled substance and weaopn charges, following a routine traffic stop in Sulphur Springs Saturday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Burdick reported stopping a Ford F250 pickup at about 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on Shannon Road at Bill Bradford Road,...
Hopkins County Records For Nov. 22, 2019
Divorces Confirmed Final Jason Ray Bailey and Jennifer Ann BaileyCynthia Ann Choate and Russell Brian ChoateVelma Jo Layton and Ronald Ray LaytonHenry Anthony Rodriguez and Sarah Elizabeth RodriguezJaime Sanchez and Liliana Castorena SanchezLurdes Vazquez and Kristopher Vazquez Gonzalez Land Deed Transactions Jason Pounds to Ninja Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyEmma Sue Dicken to Barry M. Williams and Zenda V. Williams;...
