Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 28, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 28, 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...
Reported Gang Member who Claimed To Have No ID, Caught With Another Man’s IDs In A Vehicle Stolen From Beaumont Hotel in April
A reported gang member who claimed to have no IDs was caught with another man’s IDs. Those IDs were last seen in a vehicle stolen from a Beaumont hotel in April, according to arrest reports. Dylan Griffith, AKA D, Dillan Griffith, Dylan Gerald Griffith, Dylon Gerald Griffith, Dryan Griffith and Gringo(HCSO jail photo) Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Thomas Wallace first contacted the man around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June...
Health Insurance, New Equipment, Printer Contracts Approved
Hopkins County Commissioners approved an employee health insurance plan, printer contract, and a new equipment purchase during Friday’s regular court session. Health Insurance The Commissioners Court approved the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool plan, the health insurance program for county employees. The plan will provide the same coverage that county employees currently receive. The plan will...
Chamber Connection – June 23: Adult Leadership Class, Stew Logo Contest, Lunch & Learn, Showcase Announced
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Butch Burney Summer may be a time for vacations and holidays, but there is a lot going on at the Chamber. Adult Leadership, the stew logo contest, the upcoming Showcase and a political luncheon are just a few of the things we are working on. Here’s some information on each: Adult Leadership You may think you know all there is to know about Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, but if you haven’t...
McBride Street Disturbance Results In Aggravated Assault Arrest
A McBride Street disturbance resulted in an aggravated assault arrest late Saturday night, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Seth Patton Jumper (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office first received a complaint in Como regarding reckless driving in the area of McBride Street in Como at 10:23 a.m. Deputy Justin Wilkerson responded in the 200 block of McBride Street and made contact with a vehicle he...
‘Grace Under Pressure’ Award to Meal a Day Volunteers!
The volunteers who power the Meal-a-Day service for local shut-in senior citizens were recognized earlier this month by RSVP, or the Retired Senior Volunteer Program which is a multi-county service organization. Please read the letter posted below which nominated the volunteers for the honor. Meal A Day was honored with the “2020 Grace Under Pressure Award” at the Retired Senior Volunteer Banquet on Thursday, June 3rd at...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of June 21, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 21, 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...
Mesquite Man Sentenced On Aggravated Assault Charge
Fort Worth Man Pleads Guilty To Felony DWI An 18-year-old Mesquite man was sentenced on an aggravated assault charge. A 61-year-old Fort Worth man pleded guilty to felony DWI and was sentenced in court this week as well, according to court and jail reports Aggravated Assault Sentence A sentencing hearing was conducted Monday in the 8th Judicial District Court for Justin Quentil Richards, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon...
Selecting Bermudagrass for Pastures, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Last week I got a phone call from a local rancher wanting to learn about seeded varieties that grow “the best” in our county. After thinking about it, I reply to him in the best way I could and in the simplest way. Growing Bermuda pastures is not simple. The main reason is because there are many “moving” parts (soil...
Multi-Vehicle Crash On State Highway 154 South Results In 2 Fatalities
A multiple vehicle crash on State Highway 154 south of Sulphur Springs Saturday evening resulted in two fatalities, according to authorities. At approximately 5:52 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were advised of a multiple vehicle crash on SH 154 about 4 1/2 miles south of Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, EMS and fire departments also responded....
