Tense Situation Requires SWAT Team Resolution
October 23, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence on FM 1567 about a disturbance with an intoxicated individual causing problems for other parties at the address, including a minor child. The scene was cleared with the minor child being removed from the residence along with everyone else except the person making the disturbance, Mathew Joseph Calder. Two individuals returned later in the...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 23, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 23, 2023. 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...
Timely Advice of How to Stick It to Stickers
October 16. 2023 – Grassbur (field sandbur, sandbur, grass bur, sticker weed, etc.) is a troublesome, nasty grass weed species that affects desirable grass forage quantity and quality. Although young plants are often utilized as a grazing forage, seed capsules can penetrate animal tissues, causing pain and sometimes infection. More importantly, it has a negative effect on hay quality and substantially reduces forage value. There...
Due to Rain – Cancelled – THE NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY OCTOBER 28, 2023
HOPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/HOPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF’S POSSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEA ANNOUNCE THE NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY EVENT DATE : SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023TIME : 10 AM – 2 PMPLACE : ATWOOD’S (PARKING LOT)817 GILMER ST.SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX. 75482 The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 16, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 16, 2023. 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...
Paris District Road Report for Week of October 9, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 9, 2023. 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...
Mother & Son Hauled In For Hauling Off Four Wheeler
Amanda Rachelle Jones October 6, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff deputies were notified in the wee hours of the morning of Friday October 6th of the location of a trailer and four-wheeler reported to be stolen. Deputies from the local agency arrived at the address reported as the location of the stolen items and spotted those items behind the residence. As the items had been removed from their previous location “without...
Paris District Road Report for week of October 2, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 2, 2023. 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...
October Gardening Tasks to Consider by Mario Villarino
September 26, 2023 – In Texas, October is a great time for gardening as the weather starts to cool down. Here are some gardening tasks to consider: Plant Fall Vegetables: You can plant cool-season vegetables like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and carrots. They thrive in the milder temperatures. Prune and Trim: Trim back overgrown shrubs and perennials to prepare them for winter. Remove dead or diseased branches. Mulch: Apply mulch...
Paris District Road Report for week of September 25, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 25, 2023. 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...
