Zoom Meeting for May HC Genealogical Society ‘Social History Can Enhance Family Stories’ is Thursday May 20
The May 2021 meeting of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society will be presented by Zoom meeting on Thursday May 20 at 7pm. The address to register for the Zoom meeting is listed below. Presenter is Susan Kaufman, currently Director of Education in the Texas State Genealogical Society. Her theme will be ‘Using Social History to Enhance Family Stories’. Susan Kaufman “Using Social History to Enhance Family...
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...
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...
3 Women Sentenced In District Court This Week
Three women were sentenced in the 8th Judicial District Court this week, one on an aggravated assault of a peace officer charge and two on controlled substance charges, according to the district attorney’s office. A Cumby man was also taken into custody in district court Wednesday for bond forfeiture. Megan Michelle Smith (HCSO jail photo) Megan Michelle Smith was sentenced Monday on an aggravated assault of a peace officer...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 10, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 10, 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...
Marijuana And A Pistol Found During SH 19 Traffic Stop
The discovery of marijuana and a pistol during a State Highway 19 traffic stop resulted in a felony arrest, sheriff’s deputies alleged in arrest reports. Robert Jeremy Ballance (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported seeing a Honda SUV being driven on the improved shoulder of State Highway 19 at County Road 1170 just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, and stopped it. A records check using the...
May 2021 City Manager’s Report
Marc Maxwell Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report during the May 4, 2021 council meeting: COVID-19 RESPONSE The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 82% since our last meeting with 27 active cases as of May 4th. There are 4 patients in the COVID unit at the hospital. GRAYS BUILDING The brick is installed. The walls are painted. The concrete floors...
Cinco De Mayo On Celebration Plaza Declared A Huge Success
The Cinco De Mayo on Celebration Plaza Saturday was declared a huge success by city officials and program organizers. Sulphur Springs Place 3 City Councilman Oscar Aguilar extended thanks during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting to the City of Sulphur Springs for allowing the community to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festival on the square Saturday. He also extended thanks to city staff, especially Joey Baker and Sarah for...
Centers for Kidney Care Now Open In Sulphur Springs
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News May 4, 2021 By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs/Winnsboro Sulphur Springs, Texas – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Inspiring Hope through Healing National Hospital Week is May 9-15, and is an opportunity to highlight...
Showing Appreciation To Teachers
Sulphur Springs ISD Education Foundation may not have been able to assist educators in the manner they are used to, they couldn’t let the week pass without showing appreciation to teachers for all their extra work to help school go flow as normally as possible, especially during the extraordinary circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Normally, we would award Innovative Teaching Grants to teachers during the school...
