1 Jailed On An Indictment And 6 Others On Felony Warrants
One man was jailed on an indictment and at least five others were jailed on felony warrants over the last three days in Hopkins County, according to arrest and jail reports. Thomas Russell David Barnes (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified a 28-year-old New York man was being held at Plaquemines Parish jail in Davant, Louisiana, at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, on a Hopkins County charge. HCSO...
Great Start to Operation VET Event, BBQ Cookoff, Games and Benefit at VFW
Friday evening was the opener for the annual Operation Victor Echo Tango, or OVET event in Sulphur Springs. Largely put on by a local family and sponsors, the grounds were full and the atmosphere lively in the ‘old rodeo arena’ section on the north side of the VFW grounds at 1 Veterans Drive along I-30. I arrived at sundown to discover that it looked like a tent city, with music playing, all available parking spaces filled...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 17, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 17, 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...
Ranger Serves Inmate With Retaliation Warrant
A Texas Ranger served an inmate with a retaliation warrant at the county jail Friday afternoon. Tyler Gerard Maloney(HCSO jail photo) Tyler Gerard Maloney has been in custody since his arrest on April 21 on a location warrant for violation of probation, which the 23-year-old was on for a May 2020 theft of firearm charge. The Sulphur Springs man also had a Rockwall warrant for possessing 2 ounces or more but less than 4 ounces of...
Brookshire’s in Sulphur Springs To Host Ribbon-Cutting, Free Drive-Thru Breakfast Line May 19
News Release Representatives from Brookshire Grocery Co. and city officials of Sulphur Springs will gather from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday morning for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Brookshire’s Food Store in Sulphur Springs. To give back to the community, BGC’s Community Kitchen and team of employee-partners will serve free, breakfasts from 9 to 11 a.m. May 19 with a drive-thru service line. BGC invites the to...
Lady Cats Softball Sweeps Huntsville For Regional Semifinal Bid
The Lady Cats and Huntsville Lady Hornets softball teams traded runs throughout the entirety of Game 2, but Sulphur Springs emerged victorious Friday, May 12 by a score of 7-5. Speaking on how he thought game 2 of the series would go versus Huntsville, Lady Cats softball coach David Carrillo “Knew [the Lady Cats] were going to have to battle.” Both teams snagged a run in the second inning. LF Nicole Higgins got the...
Wanted Saltillo Man Caught With Methamphetamine
A wanted Saltillo man was caught with methamphetamine Thursday evening, according to arrest reports. Robert Earl Smith (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies, aware of the arrest warrant, contacted Robert Earl Smith at his County Road 3604 residence at 6:45 p.m. May 13, 2021. The 56-year-old advised deputies he needed to grab some personal effects prior to being put into handcuffs and taken to jail on the...
Wanted McKinney Woman Attempted To Flee From Police
A wanted 51-year-old McKinney woman attempted to flee from police when contacted early Friday morning, according to arrest reports. Jeanne Yong Mi Chang (Collin County jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officers were contacted by Collin County law enforcement about a wanted McKinney woman thought to possibly be in the Sulphur Springs area in a white Mercedes-Benz. Officers were told the woman was also reported to be suicidal, the...
Elouise Pruitt
Funeral service for Elouise Pruitt, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00P.M. on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Nash officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00P.M. on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Pruitt passed away on May 11, 2021 at her residence. Elouise was born on October...
Naoma “Mamaw” Potts
Funeral service for Naoma “Mamaw” Potts, age 96, of Brashear will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Brashear Baptist Church with Bro. David Burns officiating and Bro. Dustin Cowden and Rev. Byron George assisting. Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with David Baxter, Geary Don Almon, Doyle Wayne Potts, Allen Baxter, J.R. Potts, Scotty Almon, Jimmy Potts, Joey Potts, Matthew Potts, Putter Potts, Charlie...
