County Judge Issues Declaration of Disaster
Monday afternoon Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom issued a declaration of disaster for the county. The declaration follows a month of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms that swept across much of the county. Newsom said his tardiness in issuing the declaration is attributed to the lack of electrical power and problems with the county’s phone system immediately following the May 25th severe weather. Although the initial...
“Updated” Three Additional Arrests in Investigation of County Burglaries
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators have been busy during the month of May making arrests in connection with burglaries. Sunday, May 24th was noexception. A 17-year old Sulphur Springs man, Jordan Matthew Williams was arrested just before 11 a.m. Sunday after his vehicle had become stuck in the mud. The man was accused of breaking into several vehicles on County Road 1171. The male is in Hopkins County jail with...
More Arrests In Investigation of County Burglaries
Two adults and one juvenile were arrested Sunday as Hopkins County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigators continue to apprehend those responsible for a rash of burglaries in the county. As of early Monday morning, the trio had been tied to four of the burglaries and the county CID thought other burglaries will also be solved with this arrest. Tuesday morning, Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum said his department...
Late Night Burglaries Occurring Hopkins County
For several nights, two to three car burglaries have occurred in Hopkins County according to Hopkins County Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum. The burglaries have occurred in the Shaggy area, County Road 3341 where it crosses I-30, east of the country club overpass, on and around County Road 2310, and along FM 2560 in the Martin Springs area. Lewis encourages rural residents to lock the doors of their vehicles. He said purses...
Lights of Life Campaign Donates Funds Raised for Hopkins County Memorial
The Sulphur Springs Country Club hosted the Lights of Life Celebration reception and check presentation on Tuesday, March 24. The check contains some of the funds raised from the Lights of Life Campaign & Gala. Various people were recognized for their support of the campaign, helping raise over $285,000 which broke all previous records. The check will give $158,000 to the Memorial Hospital CEO/Michael McAndrew and the hospital...
Chicks for Charity Hopkins County Received the Community Pride Award
Chicks for Charity Hopkins County received the Community Pride Award Thursday night during the 89th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Chicks for Charity started in November 2011 with a social gathering in the fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church. Each of eight women who regularly met as a dinner club invited 10 other women who shared their desire to make a difference in the community. When they met, each...
2015 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner Award Recipients
2015 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner Award Recipients Hopkins County EMS Paramedic of the Year Jeff Sanderson Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse Member of the Year Joe Hooten Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department Officer of the Year Michael Russell Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer of the Year Seth McDaniel Sulphur Springs Fire Department Firefighter of the Year David James Highway Patrol...
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board Will Meet Monday Night
At a regular meeting of the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board Monday night, Financial Officer Donna Wallace will report on December income and expenses. The board will also consider non-budgeted items for the hospital and clinic and a 2% raise for employees.
Total Major Crimes Were Down in 2014 in Hopkins County
Total major crimes were down in 2014 in Hopkins County. The total of 167 was the lowest number since at least 2000. The matter that makes Sheriff Butch Adams happy is the 84.4% clearance rate for major crimes with lots of stolen items also returned to victims. Only 2007 in recent years showed a slightly better clearance rate. There was one homicide last year and it was cleared by arrest. [pb_vidembed title=””...
Dr. Perryman Addresses Future Problems
Dr. Ray Perryman spoke at an Economic Outlook Conference sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. After praising the Texas economy for its’ record year during the past year, Dr. Perryman addressed some big challenges for the future. Highways, education, and water top his list of challenges. Funding of those three needs are also a concern. Funding mechanisms are not easy decisions. Perryman points to recent...
