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;...
Saltillo Lady Lions Pick Up Two Wins In Their Saltillo Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament Thursday
Saltillo ISD Lions The Saltillo Lady Lions got off to a good start in their varsity girls tournament winning two games Thursday, Nov. 21. The Lady Lions won the first game of the tournament over Clarksville, 57-28 and then won a late game over Prairiland, 63-49. The Lady Lions improved their season record to 4-1. Against Clarksville, the Lady Lions got off to a fast start leading 15-6 after one quarter. For the Lady Lions, Chandler...
Done Deal: Luminant-City Deal For Thermo Mine Final
Aerial view of Thermo mine property The deal between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant to transfer the title for the former Thermo mine property to the city was closed at lunch Friday, according to City Manger Marc Maxwell. “Luminant didn’t have to do this. It’s a good investment for our community, for which I say, thank you, Luminant,” Maxwell said. City officials will soon start doing some planning for...
Calving Difficulty Is A Concern For All Cattlemen
Mario Villarino By Dr. Mario Villarino, agriculture/ natural resources Agent, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension During the week, I visited with a long term cattle rancher friend of the Extension office. He was talking to me about a particular heifer and his concerns about first-time calving. For ranchers, the calf crop is critical. No calf, no business; it’s as simple as that. As Johhny (name changed intentionally) was telling...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Tanner Steward Promoted To Patrol Sergeant
Tanner Steward has been promoted at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office from patrol deputy to sergeant, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Tanner Steward has been promoted from deputy to patrol sergeant at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. An in-house panel consisting of patrol sergeants and Lt. Amanda Weatherford, as well as the Texas Ranger when available, vet all deputy patrol positions. Lt. Weatherford said the review...
