2 New COVID-19 Cases in Hopkins County Reported On Memorial Day
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 10 a.m. Memorial Day reported 2 new positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County. “We have been waiting on these results since the day before yesterday. These two new cases are in isolation in a home with a family that already had it,” said Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. That brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County since midMarch to 17 cases, 13 of them...
Young Cancer Patient Gets a Memorable Trip Home with Large Motorcycle Escort
About 300 motorcycle riders from across North Texas showed up in Sulphur Springs to serve as an impromptu “escort” for a young cancer survivor heading home from Children’s Hospital, Dallas on Sunday May 23, 2020. The child’s dad had placed a post on Facebook, asking if anyone would like to ride along with them on May 23, and expected only a few friends if any, because of a forecast of rain. A surprise awaited...
Meal A Day Menu For May 25-29, 2020
While the Senior Citizens Center remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the dedicated 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 May 25-29, 2020 includes: Monday — Chili Cheese Dogs, Potato Salad, Chips and Pickle Spears Tuesday — Chicken Cacciatore, On a Bed of Rice, California Blend Vegetables...
I-30 Crash Resulted In 2 Fatalities Sunday Morning
Any Eyewitnesses Who May Have Information Asked To Contact Police May 24, 2020 – An I-30 crash resulted in 2 fatalities early Sunday morning, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. A small sport utility vehicle and an 18-wheeler were traveling east on Interstate 30 near mile marker 124, in the area of Jack in the Box, when the 18-wheeler rear-ended the SUV causing the SUV to catch on fire and the 18-wheeler...
Hopkins County Records — May 23, 2020
Land Deed Transactions James Lee Brown and Angia Lea Brown to Jessie Kay Brown and Kyle SealeCharles R. Grant who is also known as Charles R. Grant Jr. to Charles R. Grant and Lesley A. Grant; tract in the Joseph A. Simmons surveyTop Source Property Investors LLC, Donald R. Libby and Jessica Libby to Emalee McMillan; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin surveyPennie Grantham, formerly known as Pennie Rankin, and Charlie Rankin to Dalton T....
2 Men Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Two men were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants Friday, according to arrest reports. Jimmy Don Petrea (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans and Sgt. Richard Greer located Jimmy Don Petrea, a wanted man at a local motel, where he has been staying, at 8:40 a.m. The 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody on the Paris credit or debit card abuse warrant, deputies noted in arrest reports....
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 25, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 25, 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...
James Paul Hooker
James Paul Hooker, 82, of Reilly Springs, Texas entered the gates of Heaven on May 22, 2020 at the Wesley House Assisted Living Facility in Quitman, Texas. A private graveside service will be held May 26, 2020 at the Reilly Springs Cemetery in Reilly Springs. In lieu of a public viewing, his body will lie in state at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas for friends and family to come and go at their will until...
Paris Junior College’s 95th graduation held virtually
The 95th spring graduation ceremony of Paris Junior College presented a marked departure from the past, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and PJC’s closure mandated by the State of Texas. Instead of an in-person ceremony at Noyes Stadium, a virtual graduation video was released on Friday, May 22, 2020, to honor the graduates. The video ceremony opened with a performance of “You Raise Me Up,” by Dr. Michael Holderer, PJC music...
Mary Lou Nabors
Mary Lou Nabors, age 91, of Campbell, formerly of Lake Tawakoni passed away Thursday May 21, 2020 in Greenville. Mary Lou was born on January 13, 1929 in Charleston, Texas to the parentage of Sanford and Madeline Elizabeth Boyd Hemby. She married Doyce Otto Nabors in Dallas on July 14, 1947. Lou was a housewife and a wonderful mother and also worked outside the home as a secretary for Safeway. She...
