Three Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants
Three people were booked into Hopkins County jail on felony warrants during the past 2 days, according to arrest reports. Laurence Wade Cantwell II Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Brad Horton and Officer Sean Hoffman were made aware of a warrant for Laurence Wade Cantwell II and a possible location for the wanted man. They went to the West Spence Street address, confirmed a man present was indeed Cantwell and took the 40-year-old into...
From Ashes, We Rise – Meet Cameraman, Steven Hernandez
Steven Hernandez By Ashley Fordinal and Steven Hernandez – Steven Hernandez, Founder of Do Something Great, empowers the next generation through music, speaking, and videos. He has worked with Grammy nominated artists and local nonprofits that are making positive changes in their communities. Steven’s latest EP, In My Lane, was released in 2021 and has already made an impact. Songs from this EP were featured on a nationally...
Master Gardener Training, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The Texas Master Gardener program is an educational volunteer program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic,...
Travel Tuesday: Universal Studios – Orlando
I missed posting a travel story last Tuesday, beause, well, I was traveling. For the first time in over a year, we finally took a trip, on a plane, and stayed at a hotel for four nights!! Now you probably have already guessed (by the headline) that we flew to Orlando and spent four days chasing a four-year-old around Universal Studios. Below are a few tips if you would like to visit Universal Studios. Flights We chose American...
Man Contacted For Speeding On State Highway 154 Arrested On Controlled Substance Charge
A pickup driver’s behavior and unusual answers during questioning about driving speeding on State Highway 154 south around 1:30 a.m. Monday, June 7, lead to a search of his vehicle and discovery of contraband, according to arrest reports. Terrell Allen Bell III (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis reported seeing a northbound Toyota Tacoma with flashers on pass by him. Davis was parked on...
1 Injured, 1 Arrested Following SH19 Motorcycle-Pickup Collision
Emory Man Arrested For DWI Following East Industrial Drive Crash One motorcyclist was injured and one man arrested following a State Highway 19 motorcycle-pickup collision Sunday evening. A major one-vehicle crash on Industrial Drive late Saturday night resulted in an Emory man’s arrest as well. SH 19 Motorcycle-Pickup Collision Hopkins County officials were contacted at 7:08 p.m. June 6, 2021, regarding a vehicle crash on State...
The Edge For Wildcats Football Opens Six Week Run Monday
Wildcats Head Football Coach Greg Owens kicked off The Edge for football Monday morning (June 7) at the Multi-Purpose Building. The first session, from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M., was for football athletes that will be entering grades 10 through 12. Coach Owens said about 50 athletes were in attendance. He said he would have liked to seen about 15 more but he noted some competition for kids’ time including family vacations. Coach...
Sherri Louise Tosh Grimes
Funeral services for Sherri Louise Tosh Grimes, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with James Sonnen officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers and her great-grandsons serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., prior to service time. Sherri passed away on Monday, June 7,...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – May 31-June 6, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of April 26-May 2, 2021, included the following activity: Arrests Bryan Burns, 57 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 1, 2021, for possession of a controlled substance, 1 gram or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance.Cameron Moore, 33 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 4, 2021, on an Austin parole violation warrant....
Lots of Activity Monday as Tennis Camps Take Place at Wildcat Tennis Complex
SSISD Tennis camps got underway Monday (June 7) for campers entering kindergarten through the 12th grades. Most of the camp activity was completed before heavy rainfall fell late Monday morning. The UIL allows coaches to have camp for their high school players as long as a visiting coach conducts it. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said 18-20 of his high school athletes are getting instruction from Van Head Tennis Coach Logan...
