Barbara Shockey
Family Led Memorial for Barbara Shockey, age 68, of Como, TX will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Birthright Baptist with Edgar Clements officiating. Barbara passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Rock Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation. Barbara was born May 3rd, 1951 in Fort Worth, TX to Robert Hickey and Udean Baxter. She married George Shockey in Ft. Worth, Tx on December 29, 1989. Barbara was a...
Man Sentenced To 3 Years For Felony DWI
Timmy Lynn Clark A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody at Hopkins County Courthouse and is to serve three years in prison for a felony DWI charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Timmy Lynn Clark was scheduled for a pretrial appearance in district court at 9 a.m. Nov. 25 for an Aug. 4 third or more driving while intoxicated charge, according to Monday’s 8th Judicial District Court docket. Clark was...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Trying To Conceal Methamphetamine
Brandon Ray Timmons A 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s unruly behavior and attempt to conceal what was believed to be a controlled substance from police resulted in his arrest on two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge, officers alleged in arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt reported stopping Brandon Ray Timmons around 2 p.m. on Maxwell Street at Ardis Street. Pruitt alleged Timmons became...
Tira News for Nov. 25, 2019
North Hopkins Elementary students Braylon Rhudy, Yariel Mendez, Brayden Buchanan, Jairo Torres, Cale Minick and Mason Icenhower help Principal Kodi Wright load the 873 items collected for the Tira Food Pantry into Sherry Smiddy’s vehicle. By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, for the regular quarterly meeting and to decorate the Community Center for the holidays. The public is always welcome and...
Tira VFD Recognized For 44 Years Of Service To Hopkins County Community
Tira Volunteer Fire Department members Robert Hanson, Cooper Adams, Assistant Chief Shawn Martin and Chief John Earl Martin are recognized by (back) Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HC Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County Commissioner Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday recognized Tira Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years of service to the community. “This is ongoing as part of the 20th year celebration of...
County Firefighters Battle A Dozen Grass, Pasture Fires Over Nov. 23-24 Weekend
Fire Chief Urges Use Of Safety Precautions Before, During Outdoor Burning Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley reminds county residents to take a few safety precautions to prevent outdoor burning or cooking from spreading out of control. County firefighters spent several hours on both Saturday and Sunday responding to a dozen grass and hay pasture fires most in the southern end of Hopkins County. Several of the fires reportedly...
TxDOT Paris District Road Report For The Week Of Nov. 25, 2019
Those who will be traveling this week for the holidays or business will want to make note of planned road work in the region so they can plan accordingly. Texas Department of Transporation’s Paris District has provided the scheduled work for the week of Nov. 25, although the scheduled work is subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. TxDOT Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
11/18/2019 – 11/24/2019 Arrests: Cary Jones, age 20, of Spring, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone. Sheldon Smith, age 19, of Willis, TX, was arrested on 11/20/2019 for Possession of Marijuana <=2 oz. in a Drug Free Zone and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Overstreet, 47 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 11/21/2019 on a Texas Pardon and Parole Warrant and a Franklin...
Traffic Stop Results In Location Of Suspected Methamphetamine
Donald Merced Ramirez A 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested after officers found suspected marijuana and methamphetamine in his bag Sunday afternoon. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado at 1:54 p.m. Nov. 24, in the 200 block of East Spence Street. On contact, the officer reportedly observed the driver show ing signs of nervousness, including shaky hands....
Saltillo Lady Lions Take Third Place In Own Basketball Tournament Winning Four Of Six
The Saltillo Lady Lions took third place behind two highly ranked teams at their own Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament last week, Nov. 21-23. Overall, the Lady Lions won 4 games and lost 2 to improve their season record to 6-3. In pool play, the Lady Lions defeated Clarksville, 57-28, and Prairiland, 63-49, on Thursday and split two Friday games, winning over Whitewright, 65-36, while losing to Bullard, ranked #13 in Class 4A, 52-39...
