Pickton Residents Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance
Wayne Thomas Hall A father and son and one other were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram. Deputies responded to a call at a residence on County Road 2400 near Pickton. There they found the controlled substance in the residence. Wayne Thomas Hall, Jr. Wayne Thomas Hall, 57, and Wayne Thomas Hall, Jr. 32, of Pickton were arrested on the charge. Both are in Hopkins County Jail. Both held...
Jury Panel for Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in 62nd District Court Canceled
The jury panel for 62nd District court scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 has been canceled, according to Judge Will Biard.
Winners of Winter “42” Tourney at Seniors Ctr.
First Place Team Garland Hamilton and Dewayne Cozart with Karon Weatherman Lots of people in Hopkins County like to play 42, and the top teams gathered for some friendly competition on Saturday January 19 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. There were 29 teams which entered the tournament and the top four places were recognized. Organizer Karon Weatherman sends out a special thanks to volunteers Edith Hankins, Eva Tatum...
Free Tax Aide Program Begins Feb 3 at Wesley UMC
AARP Tax Aide announces Free Tax Return Prep Tuesdays & Saturdays, Feb. 2-April 13, 2019 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas Street Items you need to bring when you visit an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site for us to help you prepare your tax return(s) Previous year’s tax return(s).Social Security cards and/or ITIN notices/cards or other official documentation that show the taxpayer identification...
Dinner Bell Menu For January 23, 2019
Dinner Bell January 23, 2019 Community Partner: Marine Corps League Menu: Comfort food for a winter’s day! Old Fashioned Beef Stew with Root Vegetables (bet your grandmother made this!) Garden Salad Yeasted Drop Biscuits Peach Cobbler Crisp Baked Peaches (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.) Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and fellowship on...
TxDOT Work Plan For January 21-25, 2019 in Hopkins, Franklin, Hunt, Rains, Delta, Lamar, and Red River Counties
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Hopkins, Franklin, Hunt, Rains, Delta, Lamar and Red River Counties during the week of Jan. 21, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through...
County Commissioners Work Sessions Set for Thurday
Notice Of Work Sessions for Hopkins County Commissioners: DATE: Thursday, January 24, 2019 TIME: 1:30 P.M. PLACE: Third Floor Meeting Room Of The Hopkins County Courthouse, Sulphur Springs, TX. ORDER OF BUSINESS: The Court To Meet With Tom Glosup To Discuss Maintenance Of County Buildings And The Construction Of The Courtroom Annex Adjacent To The Law Enforcement Center. The Court To Meet To Discuss Rail Transportation Needs In...
Cumby ISO Rating Lowered From 7/9 to 4 as of February 1, 2019
Cumby Fire Chief Heath McCrawhas announced the Insurance Services Office (ISO) has submitted a recommendation that the Public Protection Classification be changed from a rating of 7 to a rating of 4 for all class-rated properties in Cumby. The recommendation takes effect February 1, 2019 and is based on a review of the community performed May 30, 2019. The lower rating will lower insurance premiums for home and business owners. Cumby...
Wind Advisory for Area Issued for Saturday, January 19, 2019
A wind advisory is in effect For Hopkins County and all of North and Central Texas from midnight until 6 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019. A strong cold front will move through North and Central Texas late Friday night and Saturday morning. Behind this cold front, strong northwest winds of 20-30 MPH are expected, along with wind gusts in excess of 35 MPH. These winds will continue through much of the day Saturday before subsiding...
