TxDOT Paris District Planned Work in Franklin, Hopkins Counties for Week Beginning September 24
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 24, 2018. 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 work zones. They should also avoid...
Yantis Student Helps Create the First-Ever ‘Yantis Prairie Day’ and Outdoor Community Classroom
L. to R. front row, Julie Maddox and Kasey Rhodes Back row, Raleigh, Debbie and Sydnee Rhodes, all of Yantis Miss Kasey Rhodes, an 11-year-old home-schooled student living with her family at Yantis, Texas started the ball rolling when she arrived home from a family trip to Mexico this Spring to begin a campaign to preserve habitat for migrating Monarch butterflies. Now, in keeping with her interest in nature, Kasey has been...
Have Some Serious Fun! Join the Next Mini-Walk or Event Benefitting Terrific Tuesdays
Kim Hansford of Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab leads the parade Administrator of Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Kim Hansford spread joy and smiles to raise extra funds for Terrific Tuesdays during the mini-walk on Thursday September 20, 2018. You can inspire smiles and raise money for Terrific Tuesdays too, by attending a mini-walk next week as well as the major Walk to Remember on Thursday October 4 at 6pm at The...
Four Tennessee Men in Hopkins County Jail Following Thursday High Speed Pursuit
Four Tennessee men are in Hopkins County Jail following a Thursday (September 20, 2018) afternoon pursuit that traveled at speeds in excess of 120 mph and extended from the 131 mile-marker on I-30 to a pasture east of State Highway 19N and north of FM 1536. When stopped by DPS Cpl. Josh Banta, a black Chrysler 300 had a strong odor of marijuana. The driver, John Lorenzo Brown, 30, of Memphis, TN, and the other occupants were asked to...
Rafael Cruz Inaugural Speaker for Hopkins County Republican Club
Rafael Cruz Hopkins County now has a Republican Club and the first public meeting is set for Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at at 6 p.m. in the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. The inaugural speaker will be Rafael Cruz, the father of Senator Ted Cruz. Donnie Wisenbaker, Hopkins County Republican Party Chair, said, “Raffia has a powerful story about his life and how he escaped communists...
Hearts of Life Presents Smokey for Adoption
Smokey is still searching for his forever home. Smokey is a unique and beautiful boy. He is a large mixed breed with long, silky hair but will proudly wear his coat shaved as well! He is very inquisitive and somewhat independent. He is dog friendly but prefers to run solo. Smokey also enjoys taking long walks on the leash. His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact...
Flash Flood Watch Issued Until 1 p.m. September 22
AT 4:02 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Hopkins, Delta, Lamar and counties in portions of North and North Central Texas. The watch is in effect from Friday morning until Saturday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are expected and could produce the heaviest rainfall Friday afternoon into Friday night. Rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches are possible especially north of I-20...
High Speed Pursuit Began on I-30 and Ended in Pasture Off Highway 19N and FM 1536; Four in Custody
Thursday afternoon, a DPS initiated traffic stop at the 131 mile marker eastbound on I-30 resulted in a high speed pursuit that ended in a pasture north of FM 1536 near State Highway 19N. Speeds in the chase exceeded 120 mph, according to Tanner Crump with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Crump said that when the DPS Trooper made the stop he attempted to arrest the four males that were in the auto after searching for illegal...
