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....
Man Accused Of Firing A Shotgun During Disturbance
Police Thursday evening arrested a 20-year-old Sulphur Sulphur Springs man accused of firing a shotgun during a disturbance. Sulphur Springs Police officers responded just after 4:30 p.m. May 7 to what was reported as a disturbance with shots fired in or near the 100 block of Goodman Street. Upon arrival, two reported witnesses alleged the 20-year-old had fired a shotgun at in the direction of multiple people who were outside of his...
Pair Caught With Drug Paraphernalia, Suspected Methamphetamine, Pills
May 8, 2020 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday evening arrested a pair caught with drug paraphernalia, pills and suspected methamphetamine, according to arrest reports. Mary Elizabeth Walker (HCSO jail photo) Deputies reported stopping a 28-year-old Detroit, Texas man around 5:35 p.m. May 7 on State Highway 11 west near the Hopkins-Hunt County line for driving a black Honda Civic with a registration that expired...
Robin Danette Spence
Robin Danette Spence, age 66, of Emory, passed away April 16, 2020, in Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. She was born in Dallas on December 18, 1953, to the parentage of Daniel and Valley Elizabeth Oglesby Robison. She married William Vaughn Spence in Dallas on August 18, 2010. She worked all her life since age 14 as a supervisor in the carnival business, working at the State Fair of Texas, in and out of...
Cooper Lake is Calling! Enjoy Sights, Sounds and Fishing
Cooper Lake State Park Complex Manager Steve Killian loves living at a Sate Park. Although having managed other Parks across the State, all have their own special beauty and Cooper Lake certainly ranks high. Killian loves capturing it’s beauty with photos of each season. The Park staff continues to invite you, your family and friends to safely utilize Cooper Lake State Park and the other Texas treasures even during the COVID-19...
