Yantis Man Arrested for Theft With Two or More Previous Conviction
William Johnnie Johnson, 71, of Yantis was detained by Loss Prevention at a local discount store after he passed the last point of purchase without paying for merchandise. A records check showed he has been convicted of three or more previous thefts. He is charged with Theft of Property under $2500 with two or more previous convictions, a state jail felony.
Dinner Bell Menu For March 7, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 7, 2018 Officers and Board Members of the Hopkins County United Way this week’s Community Partner. Red Beans and Rice Fried Cabbage Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Kentucky Apple Cake Apple Slices (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Aviation History: VC-137C 85-6974 (SAM 974)
This Boeing 707-382B (c/n 20297/836) was originally delivered to TAP Air Portugal as CS-TBF in February 1970. It was sold to Buffalo Airways as N105BV in November 1983. It was finally seized by the U.S. Government from smugglers in 1985 and turned over to the USAF in October 1985. Buffalo Airways N105BV arrived at E-Systems 30 September 1985 and departed to Andrews AFB on 24 March 1988 as C-137C 85-6974. The airplane was disassembled...
Republican Party Announces Precinct, County, State Conventions
Hopkins County Republican Precinct Conventions will be March 10th, 2018, 9 AM at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston St. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. For precinct information, call 903-485-3080 or email: [email protected]. Hopkins County Republican Convention will be March 24th, 2018, 9AM at 118 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. It will be held in the 2nd Floor District Courtroom. For more information...
Early Voting Totals In; Tuesday is Primary Election Day
Early voting in the March 6th Primary Election ended Friday with Hopkins County registered Republicans casting 2366 ballots and Democrats casting 253 votes. Tuesday, March 6th all Hopkins County Voting Centers will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the Republican and Democrat Primary Elections. Hopkins County registered voters are not restricted to one specific voting box but may cast a ballot at any one of the polling places in...
Today is Texas Independence Day
By Savannah Owens Today many Texans are celebrating the 182nd anniversary of Texas Independence Day. This official state holiday began when Texas first declared independence from Mexico on March 2nd, 1836. This occurred at the same time as the Siege of the Alamo, which started on Feburary 23rd and ended on March 6th. Santa Anna refused to recognize Texas’s independence until he was captured, about six weeks later by Sam Houston...
Road Closed Due to Flooding
On HWY 71 near FM 3134 near the Hopkins and Hunt County line, the road has been reported to be flooded. As a reminder always be cautious when flooding occurs on roads, and do not try to drive through the water. It can be deceptively deep or mess up your car or leave you stranded.
Traffic Violation Leads to Drug Arrest
When Sulphur Spring Police located Rodney Edward Petrea, Jr, 27 at 1400 Industrial Drive around 11 p.m. in reference to a traffic violation, through a pat down search, a white crystal like substance believed to be Methamphetamine was located on his person. Petrea was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1-gram. He is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $15,000 bond....
March in the Garden By Mario Villarino
Late rains and warm temperatures has created interesting effects in plants and insects in our gardens. Here the suggestion for our gardens from our horticulturist in Overton: Often, tomato and pepper plants started outdoors from seed will grow so quickly they will catch up with commercial plants in size within a few weeks. For many gardeners, this is the only way to obtain rare or heirloom varieties. But because this has been a winter...
