Paris District Road Report for the Week of March 1, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 1, 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...
Paris Man Accused Of Tossing Pills, Marijuana Out Of SUV
A 26-year-old Paris man is accused of tossing pills and marijuana out when deputies attempted to stop him for speeding and failure to stay in his lane on State Highway 19 north Thursday night, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward alleged that Devonta Qukashawn Brown did not immediately stop, but instead continued north on SH 19 north across the bridge into Delta County. Brown admitted...
3 Sentenced In District Court On Controlled Substance Charges, 1 On Firearm And 1 On Assault Charge
Five individuals were sentenced in the 8th Judicial District Court this week, three on controlled substance charges, and one each on firearm and assault charges, according to the court reports and the District Attorney’s Office. Micah Wayne Reynolds Micah Wayne Reynolds was accused of two counts of assault of a family or household member with previous conviction. The 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested in March 2020 for...
Free Bottled Water Available To Anyone Without Water Or Still Under Boil Water Notice
Free bottled water is available to any local residents or businesses without water following last week’s winter weather, especially those who do not have water because they are still waiting for a plumber or materials to repair broken pipes at their residence or business. In Sulphur Springs, residents or businesses can stop by Sulphur Springs Police Department, 125 South Davis St. to get some free bottled water. Those unable to...
NETLA Market Show Feb 23-27, 2021
What is the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project? According to Texas 4-H publication by Marty Vahlenkamp, “The experience I am sure it is different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. As I write this short article, I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is true and right on...
February 2021 Grand Jury Indictments
A Hopkins County Grand Jury during the February session signed approximately 90 indictments naming at least 70 people. Offenses ranged from aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, abandoning or endangerin ga child, assault of a pregnant person, assault on a security officer, and sexual assault of a child to stalking, theft, evading arrest, stolen vehicle, firearm, burglary, controlled substance and felony DWI charges. In some cases...
Oncor Cites Poor Grid Conditions As Cause Of Extended Instead of Rolling Outages For Some
Civic Center Continues To Serve As Warming Center For Those Without Heat; Rides To Civic Center Available For Those Who Need To Get Warm Power continues to be an issue for many across the state Tuesday. The numbers in Hopkins County increased from 3,109 Oncor customers and 28 Farmers Electric customers without power at 12:10 p.m.. Feb. 16 to 4,155 Oncor customers and 951 FEC customers without power in Hopkins County at 12:30 p.m. Feb....
Warming Station Now Open At Civic Center For Those Without Power and Heat
Power Outages Could Continue Overnight and into Tuesday in Sulphur Springs Power continues to be out in some areas in town and around the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County area, including downtown, leaving many without power. Encore has advised city officials that the power may continue to be out through the night and tomorrow; no estimate is available as to when the power will be restored. Thus, a warming station is now open at the...
Paris District Road Report for the week of February 15, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 15, 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...
4 Receive Deferred Adjudication, 1 State Jail Sentence, 1 Reduced Charge
Six people were sentenced in the 8th Judicial District Court this week: four received deferred adjudication, 1 a state jail sentence and 1 had a charge reduced under a plea agreement. Mary Elizabeth McDonald (HCSO jail photo) Mary Elizabeth McDonald of Oklahoma arranged to plead guilty in court Monday in exchange for sentence of 5 years of deferred adjudication and a $1,000 fine on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1...
