Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 24, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 24, 2020. 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 throughwork zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Little Rock Man Accused Of Money Laundering And Possession Of Marijuana, Pills
A 29-year-old Little Rock man was accused of money laundering and possession of pills and marijuana, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Bryon Jamison Brown Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped at 12:38 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, on the north Interstate 30 service road near mile marker 120 to check on the occupant of a Honda Accord stopped on the side of the road. Upon contact, deputies alleged...
Deputies Arrest 3 Bogata Men For CR 2302 Burglary
Hopkins County, TX – August 21, 2020 – Deputies arrested three Bogata, TX men on burglary of a habitation charge after allegedly catching them removing items from a County Road 2302 residence without permission late Thursday night. A tip called in to law enforcement alerted sheriff’s officers to the burglary in progress. Larry Carlton Johnson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office received a...
Dallas Man Leads Police On 8-Mile Vehicle Pursuit On Interstate 30
Hopkins County, TX – August 19, 2020 – A 30-year-old Dallas man lead police on an 8-mile vehicle pursuit on Interstate 30. The chase stretched from the Brashear area to Sulphur Springs. No HCSO jail photo available for Deante Shelley Wilson Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported attempting to stop a red Kia Sorento at 9:35 p.m. August 19, at mile marker 114 on I-30 east for a traffic violation. Instead of...
Day Of Prayer, Fasting Observed Aug. 19 In Sulphur Springs
More than 50 people gathered around the courthouse steps on Celebration Plaza at lunch Wednesday in observance of a “Day of Prayer and Fasting” in Hopkins County. The prayer session was held in accord with similar prayer meetings conducted across Northeast Texas during the noon hour on Aug. 19, 2020. Observation of Aug. 19, 2020 as a Day of Prayer and Fasting in Hopkins County Religious leaders from local churches lead the...
Sulphur Bluff ISD Off To A Good Start With Health, Safety Precautions In Place
District Receives Assistance Purchasing Technology; Adds Full Time Officer To Start Campus Police Department Sulphur Bluff ISD student began the new school year Tuesday, with multiple health precautions in place, and has some additional safety precautions and renovations in the works including starting a campus police department. The district also received help with purchase of new technology. Back to School SBISD’s first day of...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 17, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 17, 2020. 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 throughwork zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
HCHD Will No Longer Provide COVID-19 Testing Reports
If you’re curious about how many COVID-19 tests are being conducted in Hopkins County, don’t expect to receive any local updates anytime soon. Hopkins County Hospital District Hopkins County Hospital District will no longer be providing testing updates. HCHD COO/EMS Director Brent Smith, in a news release distributed by Hopkins County Emergency Management Friday afternoon, cited the numerous testing variables as obstacles...
DIY Projects For Your Home
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Many people do a fantastic job with do-it-yourself (DIY) projects; others – not quite as successful! I often fall into the latter category, depending on what I’m trying to do. However, at a recent conference, one of the workshops focused on making your own wet wipes (for cleaning hands and...
381 Agreement Request From J-B Weld Does Not Receive Approval of Commissioners Court
Voting System, Road Use Agreement Approved Hopkins County Commissioners Court did not approve an application for a 381 agreement, approved a road use agreement with a solar farm company, appointed a person to the local Workforce Development Board, reviewed annual road reports and updated voting management system for the County Clerk’s office during their Monday meting. Hopkins County Commissioners Court 381 Agreement Hopkins...
