County, City Settle Lawsuit without Blame in Death of Ross
In a change of interpretation of the magistrate’s ruling, both the City of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County have publicly stated the amount paid to the family of Chance Ross following Monday mediation in Sherman Division of the Eastern District Court of Texas. Tuesday night the Sulphur Springs City Council approved a sum of $1,000 from the city and $349,000 from the city’s insurance carrier to settle the award. Included in the...
Three Arrested for Endangering Children in Vehicle at County Building
Three children were left in a Black GMC Yukon in the parking lot in front of the County Attorney, County Clerk, Tax Office building Friday afternoon. Although temperatures were in the 70’s, one the children was found to be sweating profusely and unresponsive. Hopkins County Deputies were dispatched to the scene in reference to the children being locked in the vehicle. It took 60-seconds for a response from a deputy driving by at the...
Hopkins County Master Gardeners Club Ready to Plant
It is a little early in the gardening season, but the Master Gardeners are ready for spring planting. However, at the monthly meeting held at the AgriLife Extension Building on Houston St, business items took precedence over more agrarian pursuits. An executive session before the regular meeting revealed that a Board of directors must be elected and sent to meetings across Texas. Upcoming events include a Plant Swap, and a Pesticide...
January Hopkins County Grand Jury Indictments
Forty-six indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Juan Daniel Santana-Mendez was indicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Nakia Dean Lindsey was indicted for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder. Cumby Police recognized Naka Dean Lindsey, 35, of Cumby as he was driving on West Main Street in Cumby. Officer Ray Embro knew a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation...
County Clearance Rate High; Sheriff Praises Deputies and Investigators
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department clearance rate remained high as investigators and deputies in the department went about their day to day work in Hopkins County during 2016. Sheriff Lewis Tatum said the department is well prepared to do the work. Thanks to changes that brought salaries up, very few leave the department and the experience is proving valuable to the county. He stated the deputies and investigators continue to follow...
Busy Time of Year for Hopkins County 4-H! By Johanna Hicks
Busy Time of Year for Hopkins County 4-H! Our staff recently had the privilege of meeting with a business owner to tell her about the 4-H program in Hopkins County. We always enjoy bragging on our 4-H kids! Four of our members made front page headlines in 2016 because of their accomplishments! Hopkins County has five 4-H clubs: Arbala Harvest, Dike, Infinity, Miller Grove, and Paws (a school-based club). We also have a Vet Science...
Creativity in Drug Use Creates Problems for Inmate
Rhonda Gaye Rozell, 46, of Tyler and an inmate in Hopkins County jail found the offer of methamphetamine by a sister inmate to be too tempting. Rozell was in a holding cell in the book in area of the jail when Linnea Colynn Brown removed methamphetamine from her person and prepared the meth in a line (see story here). Rozell tore a piece of paper and made a make-shift straw. Both inmates used the straw. Rozell picked up crystals off...
TxDOT Begins Rework of Section of State Highway 11 West in Hopkins County
Texas Department of Transportation officials announced Tuesday that construction to improve a portion of State Highway 11 in Hopkins County will begin Jan. 2, 2017. Contractor AK Gillis Inc., Sulphur Springs, Texas, was awarded the contract for this project valued at more than $5.5 million. TxDOT officials said the contractor has 231 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project. The target completion date is November...
County Commissioners In Work Sessions Monday; Consider Pumper Truck for Fire Department Wednesday
Hopkins County Commissioners looked to future county government concerns and upgrades during work sessions Monday morning. No decisions could be made during the work sessions but commissioners could begin the process of examining future items and concerns to come before the court during 2017. During one work session, they discussed a variety of issues with Attorney Jim Allison as they reviewed new ideas and proposals for subdivision...
Health And Wellness In Hopkins County By Johanna Hicks
Health & Wellness in Hopkins County This is the second in a series of summaries for Extension programming in the area of Family & Consumer Sciences. 2016 has brought many challenges, but many rewards when it comes to the health of our Hopkins County citizens. According to The State of Obesity Better Policies for a Healthier America, released in September, 2016, Texas has the 10th highest adult obesity rate (32.4%) in...
