Frisco Man Allegedly Caught With PCP, Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana, Gun, Cash
A 57-year-old Frisco was allegedly caught with PCP, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, a gun and cash at the I-30 rest stop early Tuesday morning, according arrest reports. No HCSO photo available for Keith Ali Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Aaron Chaney responded shortly after 3 a.m. Feb. 9 in the area of the 110 mile marker on Interstate 30. Motorists had reported a white car parked in the westbound lane of travel. He did not...
Make Plans to Attend “Gala Unmasked: A Virtual Event” of the H C Healthcare Foundation
The annual fundraising Gala is an important and exciting wintertime feature in Hopkins County. Shannon Barker, Executive Director of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, along with the Foundation Board of Directors, will be hosting a fun and entertaining ‘virtual Gala’ adapted to the challenges of COVID-19 and necessary social distancing, while raising dollars and awareness for our hospital and honoring the real...
Noise, Material Inside, Maintenance Of Panels Among Residents’ Concerns Regarding Planned Dike Solar Farm
A few Dike residents expressed to Hopkins County Commissioners Monday morning their displeasure and concerns regarding the planned Dike solar facility, Hopkins Energy LLC, in their community Monday morning Michele Barnes addresses Hopkins County Commissioners Michele Barnes said she and her husband moved 18 months ago from the Houston area to Dike, were they enjoy their country life, away from the cities and towns, where they are able...
Sulphur Bluff VFD Received Community Builder Award
Sulphur Bluff VFD received a Community Builder Award from Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge No. 246, presented by Wade Bartley during the public forum portion of the Feb. 8 Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting. The award recognized outstanding non-Masons who have distinguished themselves through their service to the community; to local, state and national governments; to the church or to humanity, and may be found in service clubs,...
Paris District Road Report for the week of February 8, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 8, 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...
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%....
Landscaping, Flower Garden Maintenance, Planting Recommendations From Texas AgriLife Extension For February
Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino Here are some recommendations from Texas AgriLife Extension for February: If you have ash trees in your landscape, keep an eye open for the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), an insect invader from China that has killed many thousands of ash trees in the eastern United States, and is approaching our region. The Texas Forest Service has recently begun a monitoring program in a number of counties...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of February. 1, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 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...
2 Sulphur Springs Residents Sentenced In District Court This Week
Two Sulphur Springs residents were sentenced in district court this week on unrelated charges, according to court reports. Jennifer Lee Lindsay (HCSO jail photo) Jennifer Lee Lindsay of Sulphur Springs arranged and pled open during the Nov. 24 court session on an April 20, 2020 abandoning or endangering of a child-criminal negligence charge and a Jan. 17, 2020 forgery financial instrument charge. Lindsay was arrested on a forgery...
Man Jailed Jan. 13 Following CR 4711 Disturbance Charged With Additional Offenses
Chun Zachary Lambert, the 43-year-old The Colony man arrested Jan. 13 following a County Road 4711 disturbance involving a firearm, has been charged with additional offenses, according to arrest and jail reports. Lambert has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest Jan. 13, on two aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges and one charge each of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, failure to identify...
