Sulphur Springs Woman Caught In Stolen Vehicle
Police arrested a 21-year-old Sulphur Springs woman allegedly caught in a stolen vehicle Friday, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Tiera Simone Puckett Sulphur Springs Police Department officers were contacted around 11 a.m. August 14, 2020 regarding a stolen vehicle. The white Dodge Avenger was reported to have been taken from an Elm Street address between 1:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020. SSPD...
Man Allegedly Caught With Meth Pipe, Marijuana And THC Vape Cartridge
Deputies arrested a 37-year-old man who allegedly tried to use a prosthetic limb to hide marijuana was also found in possession of a methamphetamine pipe, marijuana cigarette and THC vape cartridge. He was also charged with criminal mischief after reportedly pulling on the door handle of a patrol vehicle so hard in an attempt to escape that the handle broke, deputies alleged in arrest reports. No HCSO photo available for Dandrae...
Candidate Filing For School Trustees, Cumby City Council Elections Ends Monday
There’s only one day of candidate filing left for a spot on school trustees and Cumby City Council elections. Candidate filing for a spot on Nov. 3 rural school board election ballots has been light in most cases. Filing ends at the conclusion of the business day Monday, Aug. 17, for candidacy in Cumby, Miller Grove, North Hopkins, Saltillo and Sulphur Bluff school district elections. The City of Cumby is also accepting...
Meal A Day Menu Aug. 17-21
Although the Senior Citizens Center continues to be closed due to COVID-19, Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for Aug. 17-21, 2020 includes: Monday – Managers Choice Tuesday – Orange Chicken, Rice, Egg Roll and Oriental Vegetables Wednesday – Beef Lasagna, Green Beans and Garlic Sticks Thursday – Cornflake...
Aaron’s Hosting School Supply Drive To Benefit Local Schools, Children
Aaron’s in Sulphur Springs is hosting a School Supply Drive to benefit local schools and children in need of school supplies. All school supplies will be sanitized before delivery to those in need. The business began accepting supplies on Aug. 5 and will continue to collect them through Aug. 21. As an added incentive for people to give, Aaron’s has partnered with numerous local businesses for a basket raffle featuring gift cards and...
Winnsboro Woman Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Parole Warrant
A 37-year-old Winnsboro woman was arrested in Sulphur Springs on a parole warrant. Charla Nicole Tillery (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Matt Glenn spotted Charla Nicole Tillery early Saturday morning, Aug. 15, on Celebration Plaza. A records check showed the 37-year-old Winnsboro woman to be wanted for violation of parole, which she was on for assault on a public servant, according to arrest reports. Sgt. Glenn took...
Aug. 15 COVID-19 Update: 2 New Cases, 14 Recoveries In Hopkins County
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, reported while there were no new COVID-19 cases on Friday, there were 7 new positive cases and 14 recoveries on Saturday. That’s 11 days so far this month in which new COVID-19 cases have been reported and six days in which patient recoveries were reported in Hopkins County. So far this month, HCEM officials have reported 62 new positive COVID-19 cases and 76...
Bro. Troy Watson
Private graveside service for Bro. Troy Watson, age 65, of Edgewood, Texas will be held at Tira Cemetery with Bro. Charlie Gowin and Bro. Benny Craft officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Bro. Watson passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Christus Mother Frances, Tyler, Texas. Troy Lynn was born on November 22, 1954, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to William Troy and Leveta (Chapman) Watson. He married Maxine...
North Hopkins ISD To Hold Meet The Teacher, At-Home Learner Parent Training
North Hopkins ISD teachers and staff have been working hard to ensure everything is ready for the start of classes on Aug. 19, with numerous safety measures in place. A virtual Meet the Teacher night and training for families who have selected At-Home Learning for their students. Both events are schedule to be held simultaneously Monday, Aug. 17. Meet the Teacher Students who will be attending classes on campus this year have the...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 17, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 17, 2020. 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 throughwork zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
