July 27-31, 2020 Meal A Day Menu
Jul26

July 27-31, 2020 Meal A Day Menu

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 July 27-31, 2020, Meal A Day menu for includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patty, Stewed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll   Tuesday – Rope Sausage and Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas, Cornbread and Green Tomato Relish Wednesday – Beef...

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Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Identity Fraud
Jul25

Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Identity Fraud

A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was accused of identity fraud Thursday. No photo available for Maria Evelia Alejo-Pantoja Sulphur Springs Police Det. Sgt. David Gilmore and Officer Sean Hoffman went to a Sprite Street address, where they located Maria Evelia Alejo-Pantoja. They served the 42-year-old woman at 8:24 a.m. July 23, 2020 with a warrant alleging fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and took the...

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Two Jailed On Parole Warrants, One For Violating Probation
Jul25

Two Jailed On Parole Warrants, One For Violating Probation

Two people were jailed on parole warrants and one for violating probation, according to arrest reports. Jeremy Don Campbell (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson was aware of a warrant issued for Jeremy Don “Red” Campbell’s arrest. He received a tip July 23 that the 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man could be found at a Helm Lane residence. When Robinson arrived, the reported the man walked...

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HCEM: 6 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County July 25
Jul25

HCEM: 6 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County July 25

At 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported they had received notification of 6 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County, marking the sixth consecutive day new cases have been reported for Hopkins County. There have been no additional patient recoveries since July 20. One additional patient was admitted to the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, for a total...

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Man Allegedly Tossed Morphine Pills When Running From Deputies
Jul25

Man Allegedly Tossed Morphine Pills When Running From Deputies

Adam Joshua Hodges A 36-year-old Yantis man allegedly tossed morphine pills when running from sheriff’s deputies Thursday. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans and Dustin Fisher spotted a suspicious person, a man walking near the back yard of a residence in the 1100 block of Georgia Street. When contacted, the resident said there wasn’t supposed to be anyone in her back yard. Deputies searched the area for the...

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Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Sexual Assault
Jul25

Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Sexual Assault

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney and Sgt. Scott Davis arrested a 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of sexual assault. No HCSO jail photo available for Jose Juan Eduardo Santana Deputies located Jose Juan Eduardo Santana at his rural residence, served him with three warrants and took him into custody around 6:30 p.m. July 23, and transported to jail, according to arrest reports. Santana remained in Hopkins...

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Update: Silver Alert For William Downard Cancelled
Jul25

Update: Silver Alert For William Downard Cancelled

The silver alert issued for a missing 72-year-old Hopkins County man has been cancelled. William Downard was reported to have been “located safety” early Sunday morning, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. A silver alert was issued for Downard Saturday morning, July 25. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by one of Downard’s family members at 2 a.m., when when he failed to return home....

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Reminder To Parents: Select Instructional Option For CPCISD Students By July 26
Jul25

Reminder To Parents: Select Instructional Option For CPCISD Students By July 26

Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District parents are reminded they need to select an instructional option for their CPCISD students by July 26. Families may choose from online or face-to-face instruction for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents can select an option online by clicking on the designated link on the school website, www.cpcisd.net or by clicking here. The instructional option form is also available in Spanish....

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 27, 2020
Jul25

Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 27, 2020

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of July 27, 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 through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...

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Four Traffic Stops Net Four Arrests In Hopkins County
Jul25

Four Traffic Stops Net Four Arrests In Hopkins County

Four traffic stops, three by deputies and one by police, netted four arrests in Hopkins County between July 22-25, according to arrest reports. State Highway 19 North Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Marney reported stopping a Toyota Tundra at 3:45 a.m. July 24, 2020, on State Highway 19 north near County Road 4764 for a defective license plate light. Marney, in arrest reports, alleged one occupant “was...

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