Two Arkansas Residents Arrest on I-30
On 01/28/2023 at approximately 8PM, LT Jonathan Painter observed a gray Jeep Liberty traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of the south service road of IH-30. He turned around and caught up to the vehicle at the 110 entrance ramp. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle pulled over to the right side of the road. Kevin Dewayne Bryant Painter observed the vehicle to be bearing a TX temporary plate and carrying four people, two...
Teen Accused Of Injuring An 11-Year-Old Sibling And Assaulting His Father
1 Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Choked Female Household Member; Another Allegedly Assaulted A Juvenile November 29, 2022 – Three Sulphur Springs residents were jailed on assault charges following three unrelated altercations over the past two days. A Sulphur Springs teen was accused of assaulting his father and injuring an 11-year-old sibling Monday evening. A 36-year-old man allegedly choked a female household member Monday...
Be Well, Live Well – An Informative and Practical Program Targeted At People Age 55 and Older
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent/Family and Community Health Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] You probably know by now that Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County offers many learning opportunities. Most recently, a basic spring break sewing workshop was held at no cost to participants, thanks to generous donations of sewing machines and fabrics from the community. Ten youth...
Success! Blue Santa Serves 341 Hopkins County Families with Toys, Bicycles For Christmas While More Monetary Donations Continue to Arrive!
The Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association accepts a donation from Engie to go towards Blue Santa 2022 On Saturday December 11, 2021, the Blue Santa spirit was alive and well as Distribution Day finally arrived in Sulphur Springs! That day, volunteers had the joy of packaging and placing the asked-for items into the vehicles of the families being served. A massive process in itself, Distribution Day marked the end of a 5-week...
Joyce Mahnke
Joyce Mahnke A memorial service for Joyce Mahnke, age 85 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held on Sunday, November 21, from 2-4 p.m. at 901 West Industrial Dr. in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Mahnke passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Christus Mother Frances-Tyler, Texas. Joyce was born on February 14, 1936, in Pampa, Texas, to James and Lois Northcott. She married John Mahnke in 1954 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and together. they...
Update: 11-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Friday Identified As Local Youth
The 11-year-old killed in a 2-vehicle crash Friday morning has been identified by Texas Department of Public Safety Funeral services have also been set for the local youth. DPS Sgt. Gregg Williams, with the Texas Highway Patrol Media Communications for the Texarkana/Mount Pleasant region which includes Hopkins County, Saturday reported Angel Olvera was the 11 boy who died at the crash site Friday morning. Precinct 2 Justice of the...
Commissioners Court To Consider Reinvestment Zone, Economic Development Agreement For Stampede Solar
Sept. 13 Agenda Also Includes Proposals For 381 Economic Development Agreements For JBW Holdings, 2 Pine Forest Solar Projects Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked Monday to consider a number of proposed contracts and agreements, including a reinvestment zone and economic development agreement for Stampede Solar. The Sept. 13 agenda also includes proposals for 381 economic development agreements with JBW Holdings LLC and...
At Least 10 Arrested On Controlled Substance And Related Charges
August 27, 2021 – At least 10 people were arrested on controlled substance and related charges this week by officers in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. South Broadway Street Traffic Stop Lovie Ann Moss (HCSO jail photos) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Drew Fisher initiated a traffic stop on a Dodge Ram pickup around 9 p.m. Aug. 25, 2021, for traveling at 96 miles per hour in a 75 mph sped zone...
Commerce Teen, 3 Others Accused Of Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity
A Commerce teen and three others were accused of engaging in organized criminal activity – a home burglary. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office vehicle Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann and Sgt. Tanner Steward responded at 7:55 p.m. Dec. 8, 2020 to a complaint of suspicious activity at a County Road 4732 residence. Upon arrival, they reported finding a locked gate had been removed from it’s post...
16 Indicted On 21 Charges During October Grand Jury Session
The Hopkins County Grand Jury signed at least 21 indictments naming 16 people during the October session, according to court records. Charges alleged in the indictments pushed forward from the October Grand Jury session included child pornography, aggravated assault, controlled substance, evading arrest, drunk driving, sexual assault and indecency with a child offenses, according to information released by the District Clerk’s...
