3 Controlled Substance Arrests Reported Over the Weekend
Three men were arrested over the weekend on felony controlled substance charges, according to arrest reports. SH 11 East Traffic Stop John Coleman (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson reported stopping a Honda Accord at 11:09 p.m. July 3, 2021, for an obscured temporary license tag. The driver said the passenger, 53-year-old John Coleman of Celeste, is the owner of the car and intoxicated, so...
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Applauds Buy-Ins From His Athletes
New Wildcats basketball coach Brandon Shaver applauded his athletes for what he’s seen so far through three weeks of Edge. When the Edge for basketball concluded last Thursday, July 1, it marked the halfway point for the summer strength and conditioning program. Coach Shaver said the Edge has been going really well and numbers have been great. The Wildcats played in a Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, or TABC event last...
Rhonda Douglas
Graveside service for Rhonda Douglas age, 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Brashear Cemetery with Mark Garrett officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 8: p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Ms. Douglas passed away on Sunday July 4, 2021, at her residence. Rhonda was born on September 17, 1966, in Fort Hood, Texas to Jack and Diana (Petty) Whittle. She was a...
LaTrecia (Red) Clayton
A memorial service for LaTrecia (Red) Clayton, age 39, will be held at on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at St. Luke Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs at 11 a.m. with Rev. Vernon Clayton officiating. Mrs. Clayton passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She was born the daughter of Ricky Mickens and Wanda Curlee Mickens Harris in Paris, Texas, on May 28, 1982. She worked as a restaurant...
Independence Day Celebration A Big Hit
Following more than a year sans regular observances and events, the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration held appropriately on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs was a big hit. Many brought lawn chairs and blankets for family and friends to enjoy the military march, concert and fireworks. Others enjoyed their meals al fresco at downtown restaurants, soaking in the festive spirit and music performed by Northeast Texas Symphony...
I-30 Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Chili’s Parking Lot
An Interstate 30 vehicle pursuit from Hunt into Hopkins County ended in Chili’s parking lot Sunday. According to law enforcement reports, local authorities were alerted just before 12:30 p.m. July 4, 2021, that Texas Department of Public Safety deputies out of Hunt County were pursuing an eastbound vehicle on I-30. The pursuit reportedly continued east along I-30 east alternately on the highway and service road as it continued...
Dinner Bell Menu For July 7, 2021
Hoping you had a great celebration of our nation’s 245th BIRTHDAY over the weekend!!! DIVERSIFIED STORAGE SYSTEMS is the Community Partner for this week’s meal. We are grateful for their continued support. Grab and Go with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken and...
Grand Jury Indictments For May And June 2021
The indictment list released by the District Clerk’s Office for the June 30, 2021 Hopkins County Grand Jury session was relatively short compared to those released for May 2021. Seven people were named in 10 indictments last month compared to approximately 80 people named in 90 indictments in May 2021. June 2021 Indictments The 10 offenses pushed forward for prosecution included evading arrest with a vehicle, felony DWI, sexual...
Texas Transportation Commission Approves Most Funding Ever For Transit
AUSTIN – With help from federal COVID-19 relief funding, the Texas Transportation Commission has approved $89 million in transit funding at its June meeting. It’s the largest amount of funding at one time for transit agencies across the state. This funding supports equitable, reliable transit services that are an essential part of life for many people across Texas. These funds support rural and urban transit services in over 96% of...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 5, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of July 5, 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...
