July 4th Baseball Tourney At Coleman Park
Triple Play Sports from Athens hosted a tournament in Sulphur Springs at Coleman Park over the July 4th weekend. More than 20 teams came to town and brought their family and friends as spectators to help stimulate the local economy. One of the local teams that participated in the tournament was East Texas Heat (11 and under). Benjamin Brewer Singles Bubba Edwards Snags An Out At First
Simple Pleasures: Celebrating July 4th, 2020
“The Fourth” was celebrated and observed in Northeast Texas in a variety of ways. Though most gatherings were small, and for the most part among family members, July 4th 2020 was still marked by doing things that make summer memorable. How did you celebrate yours? Here’s a few glimpses from here and there. Garden produce is bountiful this summer. Many enjoyed watermelon and field-ripe corn. Whether you like purple...
Free Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Offered July 8
Another free COVID-19 testing will be offered in Hopkins County on July 8. This time, the testing will be a little different. Testing will be held at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and will be walk-up instead of drive-thru. There’s also on pre-registration process required. Those who wish to be tested via oral swab need only show up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. July 8 at the Civic Center, according to information posted by...
Hopkins County Records — July 4, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses June 12-July 1, 2020 Donald Allen Richardson and Shirley Ann SchlarbMitchell Wayne Ortiz and Christine Adelia GladneyMorris Frank Loeffler and Aundrea Cathleen ClarkMichael Allen White and Cynthia Carol WhatleyDaniel Blaine Gregg and Somer Rae GregoryConner Seth Moreno and Tuzdey Shaye DavisMedellin Fabiola Castro and Carlos Briones RodriguezNicolas Ramirez Martinez and Pamela Gail DanielsPrice...
Paris Junior College has Significant Positive Economic Impact on Region
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services PJC has significant positive economic impact on region A recent economic impact study done by Emsi based on 2018-2019 fiscal year data shows the value of Paris Junior College and demonstrates how integral PJC is to the regional economy. PJC creates a significant positive impact on the business community and generates a return on investment to its major stakeholder groups –...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 6, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of July 6, 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...
Man Allegedly Contacted Woman Named In Protective Order 95 Times By Phone
A 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man allegedly contacted a woman named in a protective order 95 times by phone. Landon Dee Harness (HCSO jail photo) Landon Harness, according to jail reports, has been in custody at Hopkins County jail since his arrest June 21 for allegedly threatening his girlfriend at a South Broadway Street store. Harness allegedly struck the rearview mirror inside his girlfriend’s vehicle, damaging not only the...
Tip Leads To 2 Arrests on Church Street
A tip regarding suspected narcotic activity resulted in 2 arrests on Church Street Thursday morning. Amy Colleen Liggett (HCSO jail photo) Sgt. Tanner Steward with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office received information of suspected narcotic use and possession at a residence in the 500 block of Church Street. Officers went to the location around 7:35 a.m. July 2 they spoke with the resident and another woman present. Officers...
County Road 2337 Traffic Stop Results In Arrest
A County Road 2337 traffic stop Thursday night resulted in a felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Baumann reported seeing a red 2015 Chevrolet Camaro traveling north on FM 69 south at 85 miles per hour in the 65 mph speed zone. He initiated a traffic stop. The car stopped between the intersection of County Road 2337 and County Road 2336, according to arrest reports. Miguel Angel...
Michael Allen Coker Sentenced For Vehicle Theft
Michael Allen Coker was sentenced this week in the 8th Judicial District Court to 10 years in prison for unauthorized use of a vehicle. The 52-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested May 28 in a stolen car with another man’s debit/credit card. He was stopped by Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper William Gillentine for speeding. Michael Allen Coker (HCSO jail photo) When Gillentine asked Coker why the vehicle would be reported...
