Kentucky Woman Arrested In Hopkins County On Dallas County Warrant
A 29-year-old Fort Mitchell, Kentucky woman was arrested in Hopkins County on a Dallas County warrant Wednesday evening. No HCSO jail photo available for Lauren Elizabeth Wolper Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Colt Patterson conducted a traffic stop on a white Kia passenger vehicle at mile marker 136 on Interstate 30 around 6:50 p.m. Upon contact, the driver was identified as Lauren Elizabeth Wolper. A computerized check...
Billy Lobin
Billy Lobin, age 51, departed for the gates of our heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 surrounded by those who love him. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, TX. and lived the past 17 months in Winnsboro TX. with the life he created with his wife Monica. Billy spent his career of 27 years working for Peoples Telephone. That dedicated work history is just one testament for the hard work ethic that embodied this unforgettable man. Billy...
Social Security Scammers Calling Hopkins County Residents
A KSST listener reported two phone calls to his home phone number on Monday February 1, 2021. After reporting the disturbing calls to the police, the listener called KSST to relay the information in the hopes that other local residents would be prepared in case the scammers call their number too. The homeowner let the answering machine pick up the calls, listened to them later, and let us know the basic content of the message. The...
Feb. 3 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 28 New Cases, 16 Recoveries, 174 Active Cases
While the COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low across the state this week, Hopkins County is experiencing a spike in new COVID-19 cases, increasing the overall active case count to rise from 130 on Sunday to 174 on Wednesday, according to the Department of State Health Services Feb. 3 COVID-19 dashboards. Case Counts On Wednesday, a total of 28 new COVID-19 cases were reported, increasing the total so far this week to 63. Over the...
Tennessee Man Jailed In Nashville On Hopkins County Warrant
A 29-year-old Smyrna, Tennessee man was jailed in Nashville, Tennessee on a Hopkins County, Texas warrant, according to arrest reports. Joseph Andrew Carpenter (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted Joseph Andrew Carpenter was being held on the local charge. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Nashville and took custody of Carpenter at 8:56 a.m. Feb. 2, 2021. She transported him to Hopkins County jail,...
Waco Street Traffic Stop Results In Three Felony Arrests
A Waco street traffic stop early Wednesday morning resulted in three felony arrests, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher attempted Waco Street traffic stop after seeing a red Dodge Avenger disregard a traffic lane control device at Waco Street at Plano Street around 12:15 a.m. Feb. 3, 2021. The car was reportedly driven for more than a block before the driver stopped the car. Aldis...
City Manager’s Report – February 2, 2021
Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report on during the Feb. 2, 2021 council meeting: COVID-19 Response The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 13% since our last meeting with a total of 120 active cases as of February 1, 2021. The is the second consecutive month of declining active cases. Last month active cases fell by 11%....
Texas HHS Receives National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Grant For A New 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services today announced it is receiving more than $180,000 in funding toward implementing a new national three-digit dialing code, 988, for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. HHS logo “The new 988 number makes it easier for people in crisis or emotional distress to get immediate assistance and connect to mental health resources within their communities,” said Sonja Gaines, HHS deputy executive...
Sulphur Springs City Council Approves Three 380 Infill Housing Agreement Requests, Final Plat
Approval of three 380 infill housing agreement requests and a final plat by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night will allow for construction of three single family homes and two apartment buildings. The City Council also gave the go ahead for a drainage repair project on Beckham Street and to a proposal for solid waste concrete crushing. Screen capture from the Feb. 2, 2021 Sulphur Springs City Council meeting, conducted via...
Point Man Arrested For Illegal Commercial Dumping On CR 1151
A 20-year-old Point man was arrested for illegal commercial dumping on Hopkins County County Road 1151, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Todd Evans reportedly began investigating the illegal dumping Monday, after being alerted about construction materials being dumped along County Road 1151. After looking into the matter, the Point man was identified as a potential person of interest. Evans...
