4 Men Jailed In 4 Days On Controlled Substance Charges
At least 4 men were jailed in 4 days on controlled substance charges, according to arrest reports. Posey Lane Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Isaac Foley stopped a Ford pickup at 8:02 p.m. Nov. 26, 2021, on Posey Lane at Hines Street after observing the truck run a stop sign by failing to come to a complete stop at the intersection, according to arrest reports. Ernesto Arellano...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 29, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 29, 2021. 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...
Man Arrested On Felony DWI Charge After Allegedly Colliding With EMS Vehicle
A 67-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested on a felony DWI charge after reportedly colliding with an EMS vehicle Thanksgiving night, according to arrest reports. Terry Wayne “Tee” Person (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley and Sgt. Matt Glenn were reportedly in the 400 block of Atkins Street at 10:09 p.m. Nov. 25, 2021, for a medical call, when they saw a blue Lincoln MKZ collide with an EMS...
Billy Mack Williams, Jr.
Billy Mack Williams Funeral services for Billy Mack Williams, Jr., age 60, of Garland, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Harold B. Nash officiating. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery with Markies Yates, Derek Blake, Vincent Sims, Roderick Clayton, Corey Sims, and Dennis Clayton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Adrian Williams, Jerrod...
Christmas In Heritage Park Offered Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 2021
Hopkins County Historical Society will once again host Christmas in Heritage Park Saturdays, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 2021, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Items available in the Country Store, converted to a Christmas store for Christmas in the Park. A $3 fee is asked for everyone age 7 and older, but children ages 6 or younger will be admitted free to enjoy the old fashioned Christmas in the Park with their families at Heritage Park, 416 North...
No Teams In Action Today, But Wildcat Basketball At Home Tomorrow For Mid-Afternoon Contest
While there are no games today on Friday, Nov. 26, the Wildcats basketball team will be back at home tomorrow, on Saturday, Nov. 27. Coach Brandon Shaver and his squad will be hosting Henderson at 1:30 P.M. The Wildcats come in to tomorrow’s game 4-0 on the season, having gotten a close win versus Paris in their home-opener as well as three blowouts to boot. Their most recent one came in their previous match on Monday, Nov. 22...
Northeast Texas Workforce Board Among 5 Recognized For Future Excellence In Innovation
TWC News Release AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded five individual Texas Workforce Development Boards for future excellence in innovation during the 24th annual Texas Workforce Conference in Houston. Northeast Texas, South Texas, Gulf Coast, East Texas and North Texas Workforce Development Boards each received a $200,000 award. These funds will allow each board to create permanent programs, building upon some best...
Robert L. (Bob) McClure, Jr.
Our brilliant, funny, kind, humble, loving, supportive, giving, precious Bob went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2021. Bob was born in Kingman Kansas, on January 16, 1945, to Virginia and Robert L. McClure. The second of 7 children, he loved living on the family farm with his parents, siblings, and grandparents. Bob never tired of telling stories about his life on the farm. After 7 years the family moved to Oklahoma...
Meals on Wheels Menu for week of November 29th
For those of you who participate in the Meals on Wheels program in Hopkins County, here is your menu for the upcoming week.
North Pole Of Texas Will Offer Free Train Rides Beginning This Weekend
For the 23rd year, the North Pole of Texas will offer free train rides each weekend leading up to Christmas. Santa’s helpers have been very busy all year making sure the wonderland of lights and sights are just right and the trains are in good working order and ready to roll. The North Pole of Texas will be ready to roll, offering free train rides from 6 to 9 p.m. the Fridays and Saturdays leading up to Christmas, with one final...
