Arkansas Man Leads Deputy On High Speed Chase With Infant, Preschooler In Car
A 23-year-old Arkadelphia, Arkansas man lead deputies on a high speed chase off State Highway 154 south onto county roads, with an infant and small child in the car, according to arrest reports. Dillon Curtis Derry Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney observed a 1998 Ford Mustang that didn’t have a front license plate travel past him at about 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. He turned around to catch up and see if it...
Hopkins Rains Retired School Personnel Plans Reception for Retiring Teachers, Employees
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel is hosting a reception on Tuesday, August 13 for: — recent school retirees from Hopkins & Rains Counties — new members who’ve joined the local chapter All current members and retired school employees in the area are invited and encouraged to attend! Date: Tuesday, August 13 10:00 am Location: The Oaks B&B, 516 Oak Ave, Sulphur Springs, Tx. (turn down Beckham Street to...
Sulphur Springs Hosts Dixie Softball World Series: Photos
Sulphur Springs hosts the Dixie Softball World Series Tournament this weekend August 3rd-7th at Coleman Park. Teams from all over the nation traveled to Sulphur Springs to compete in the World Series. There are three age group division brackets: Angels are 10 and under Ponytails are 12 and under Debs are 18 and under Ty Boatman, one of the coordinators for the tournament said “the opening ceremonies have been fun. It’s...
Burger Cook-off/Fundraiser To Benefit Local Schools: Tonight!
By Savannah Owens Tableleaf and SS Dodge invite the public to gather tonight at 5pm at Backstreet Brewery to enjoy the cooking competition and taste some appetizers and sliders. All proceeds benefit SSISD schools. There are also numerous giveaways, and prizes free with the price of admission. Admission is a donation of $20 but if you get there early and test drive a Dodge truck, SS Dodge will cover the entry fee. There will also be...
Dallas Man Jailed On Hopkins County Probation Violation Warrant
A 30-year-old Dallas man was arrested in his home county and held on a Hopkins County warrant. Delvin Dewayne Sanders Upon being alerted Delvin Dewayne Sanders was in custody, sheriff’s officials sent officer Melvin Jackson to Dallas County Jail to get him. Jackson took Sanders into custody at 2:07 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and transported him to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked for violation of probation, which he was on for...
I-30 Traffic Stop Results In Felony Warrant Arrest
Joeanna Jones An Interstate 30 traffic stop by highway patrols Friday evening resulted in a traffic stop and one felony arrest. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley stopped a Chevrolet passenger vehicle about 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at mile marker 129 on I-30 for expired and obscured license plate violation, according to arrest reports. A routine records check using the passenger’s information showed Joeanna Jones to...
If You Can’t Stand the Heat—Neither Can Your Dog
By Savannah Owens Many people consider July to be the hottest time of summer, but a recent study from Forbes stated that August is the hottest month in East Texas. As those temperatures reach triple digits its important for you and your dog to practice ways to not overheat. source: Forbes.com Here are 10 tips to help your pets stay cool in the heat of the summer: 1. Ice Water-One of the easiest...
Crime In Hopkins County Lowest In At Least 19 Years, Clearance Rate 97.87 Percent
New Record Lows Set For Burglary, Theft Categories; No Murders, Robberies Recorded In County In First Half Of 2019 Crime in Hopkins County continued to decline during the first half of 2019, with only 47 crimes recorded by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 1-June 30 in the eight major categories – a new record low, according to HCSO data. That’s 19 less than in 2018, when the HCSO previous 19-year record low was...
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units Offered Aug. 21
By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units will be offered Aug. 21, from, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course covers the components of an aerobic treatment unit and spray field. Presentations discuss the importance of maintaining an onsite wastewater treatment system, health and safety considerations, basic concepts about the...
