County Road 4778 Home Destroyed By Blaze
A County Road 4778 home was destroyed by a blaze Wednesday night, April 15. No one was injured, but the family lost all of their belongings, according to Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County 911 dispatchers were contacted at 7:59 p.m. about the house fire, which was said to be spreading toward a nearby shed. All occupants were reported to have made it out of the house safely, callers reported. Hopkins County, Tira,...
2 Hopkins County Men Jailed On Felony Warrants
Two Hopkins County men were jailed on felony warrants Wednesday. Nickolas Skyler White (HCSO jail photo) Nicholas Skyler White arrived at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office to speak with an investigator. After talking with the 28-year-old Como resident, he was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. HCSO Deputy Justin Wilkerson took White into custody at 5:30 p.m. April 15 and escorted him into the county jail. White...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On Voyeurism, Assault Warrants
A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on voyeurism and assault warrants early Thursday morning, according to arrest reports. Jeremy Lindre Williams According to arrest reports, Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond, Officers Chad Norris and Victor Reyna became aware that Jeremy Lindre Williams was at a Sulphur Springs address. The police officers contacted the man and took him into custody about 12:45 a.m. April 16, on a...
George Bell
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for George Bell, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at a later date. Mr. Bell passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs, TX. George William was born on September 30, 1940 in Sulphur Springs, to G.W. Bell and Thelma Armstrong Bell. He married his high school sweetheart, Bobbee Bunch in Sulphur Springs on June 23, 1959. He was a retired...
FM 69 Motorist Assist Resulted In Arrest After Suspected Meth Located
What started as a possible motorist assist resulted in arrest of a 56-year-old Sulphur Springs, TX man on a possession of controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports. Jack Edmond Ross (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Osornio, while on patrol around 11 p.m. April 15, 2020, spotted a gray Ford F-150 pickup parked on the side of FM 69 north near County Road 3504. The officer turned on his...
CTE Programs May Donate Unused PPE, Med Supplies To Help Coronavirus Response
NEWS RELEASE WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced career and technical education or CTE programs can donate or loan personal protective equipment and other medical supplies purchased with federal funds to public health agencies, private nonprofit hospitals, and other licensed health providers to support the nationwide coronavirus response effort. This new flexibility guidance comes in response to a desire...
Tira News — April 15, 2020
TIRA By Jan Vaughn We want to extend our sympathy to the family of Stanley Dickey. His wife isWilliam Dodd’s sister, June. Joyce mentioned that he lived in the “Freeman Parish house when he was young.” He passed away on Monday, April 13. A private family graveside service, under the directions of West Oaks Funeral Home, was scheduled for Thursday, April 16. Please remember the family in prayer. We had a blessed Easter weekend. We...
Betty Lou Moseley
Betty Lou Moseley, 87, of Point, Texas passed away on April 13, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 29, 1933 in Point to the parentage of Raymond Clifford and Ida Mae Cooper Robinson. She was raised in Point and attended school there. Basketball was her favorite activity as she played against many Rains County opponents. She graduated from Point High School in 1952 and was extremely proud of being...
Reckless Driving Complaint Results In 2 Felony Arrests
A reckless driving complaint resulted in location of a felony amount of marijuana and 2 felony arrests Tuesday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Axel Alexander Solorzano-CanoBryan Osvaldo Tijerin Officers located a Lexus fitting the description of a reckless driving complaint, and contacted the occupants at 1:27 p.m. April 14 in the 100 block of Kyle Street, Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Joe Scott and Officer Adrian Pruitt...
Quinlan Woman Jailed In Franklin County On Hopkins County Warrant
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Lt. Amanda Weatherford traveled to Mount Vernon, where a 29-year-old Quinlan woman was held in Franklin County jail on a Hopkins County warrant, according to arrest reports. Amanda Nicole Richerson (HCSO jail photo) Weatherford took Amanda Nicole Richerson into custody, then transported her to Hopkins County jail. Richerson was booked for surety off bond on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams...
