Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: Fourth Active Case Confirmed
A fourth case of active COVID-19 has been identified in Hopkins County, this makes the eighth positive case overall, as four people have previously recovered from the virus. In a rare Sunday morning Zoom teleconference held by the Hopkins County Emergency Managment Team, County Judge Robert Newsom shared that another person had tested positive for COVID-19 and was in self-quarantine at their residence. Because Hopkins County continues...
Motorcycle Safety And Awareness Month
As the weather heats up and the economy begins opening back up, more people will be burning up the highways, some in four wheels, others on two or three. As motorcyclists roll out onto the roadways, cities and other entities roll out proclamations of May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. TxDOT Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month reminder In 2016, Texas had more than 400,000 registered motorcycles, according to the Center for...
Cumby Senior Graduation, 8th Grade Promotion Will Take Place Outdoors
Kindergartners Will Have Individual Graduation Experiences Cumby ISD will recognize seniors and eighth graders’ during events later this month. Both the Cumby senior graduation and 8th grade promotion will take place outdoors, Superintendent Shelly Slaughter announced this week. Cumby ISD Trojans logo Following the COVID-19 graduation guidelines established by the state for schools, each student will be limited in the number of...
Early Morning Traffic Stop Resulted In Foot Pursuit, Arrest
A pre-dawn Interstate 30 traffic stop resulted in a foot pursuit and an eventual arrest Saturday, thanks to an off-duty firefighter and social media, according to sheriff’s reports. A Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy reportedly stopped a vehicle at 5:28 a.m. May 9, on I-30 east near mile marker 128. During the course of the stop, the driver of the vehicle took off running. Additional deputies responded to assist. The man...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 11, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 11, 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...
Jennifer Beth Walls
Private graveside services for Jennifer Beth Walls, age 47, of Emory will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Arbala Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Jennifer passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at her residence. Jennifer was born on September 13, 1972 in Garland, TX, the daughter of Buddy Charles Walls I and Mary Elizabeth Burns Walls. Jennifer was a homemaker and a Christian. She is survived by her husband Raymond...
Hopkins County Records May 8, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses Michael Steven Money and Laura Elizabeth MurilloLeasel Ray Fields and Marlena Ruth WeigelBryan Adam Caudle and Kayleigh Ann LesterJames Wesley Privitt and Shawna Gail SartinDarrell John Millard and Shelbe Suzette ThomasJohn Marshall Fuller and Bonnie Gay Powers Record books at a clerk’s office Land Deed Transactions Casan Ashmore and C Ashmore to Fernando Gutierrez and Shaniqua N. Gutierrez;...
Como-Pickton Will Hold Senior Graduation Within Guidelines at the Stadium
Como-Pickton will hold senior graduation as scheduled, on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the stadium. However, the high school seniors will be limited in the number of guests they are allowed to have at the live ceremony. Como-Pickton CISD Eagle logo The commencement exercise will follow the strict guidelines outlined by the state, in keeping with protocols in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each graduating senior will only be allowed to...
Pittsburg Woman Allegedly Intoxicated On Prescription Medications During Crash
A crash on Interstate 30 near the Franklin-Hopkins County line resulted in a Pittsburg woman’s arrested for driving while intoxicated on prescription medications, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded around 6:05 p.m. on Interstate 30 east at mile post 141, where a vehicle reported crashed into a fence. Upon arrival, the highway patrol trooper began a routine crash investigation. The...
H.C. Genealogical Society Research Library Re-Opens on Monday May 11 @ 10AM
Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Research Library will re-open on Monday May 11, 2020 at 10am. From a press release, here are the May 2020 guidelines for use of the Research Library. We are working in conjunction with the Sulphur Springs Public library and CDC recommendations to re-open our library. Our library hours for May 2020, beginning May 11, 2020: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m....
