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...
Gina Wilkes
Private family graveside service for Gina Wilkes, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on at a later date. Mrs. Wilkes passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Gina Wilkes was born July 31, 1962 in Midland, TX to William Albert and Rhea Jean Gaston. She married John Wilkes. She worked as a sales clerk at Tobacco Station. Mrs. Wilkes is survived by her husband, John; children,...
Update: Missing Sulphur Springs Teen Found
May 23, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Police Department confirmed Saturday morning, May 23, that the missing Sulphur Springs teen has been found. Camri Leigh Propes was reportedly located and “is safe.” Camri Leigh Propes Sulphur Spring Police on May 20 asked for the public’s help in locating the teen, said to have been missing from her Sulphur Springs address since May 12. The teen was reported shortly before...
5 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least five were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants May 20-21 on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Brandon Gerrod Mickens (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt stopped a Ford Fusion on College Street Thursday morning. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Brandon Gerrod Mickens of Sulphur Springs. A records check showed Mickens to be wanted on a Bowie County charge. Pruitt...
911 Text For Help, Traffic Stop Result In 2 Controlled Substance Arrests
May 22, 2020 – Local officials arrested two men on Interstate 30 on controlled substance charges, following two separate incidents, according to arrest reports. A 911 text for help and a disturbance complaint resulted in a controlled substance arrest on Interstate 30 Thursday night, according to sheriff’s reports. A traffic stop elsewhere on I-30 Thursday afternoon also resulted in a controlled substance arrest. 911 Text,...
Governor Abbott, DPS Announce Limited Reopening Of Driver License Offices
Limited Services By Appointment Only As Part Of Phased Approach AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26th with limited service offerings. As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch a statewide driver license (DL) appointment system that allows customers to book appointments up to six months in advance....
Wood County Sheriff’s Report – May 13-19, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle Wednesday, May 13 At 4:30 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1320 near Quitman.At 9:53 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 3250 near Quitman.Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:14 a.m., in reference to a scam on CR 3960 near Hawkins. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident.Deputies were dispatched to CR 2275 near Mineola, at approximately...
