Paris District Road Report for February 27, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 27, 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...
Community Chest Well Stocked On Food: Has Other Needs
February 24, 2023 – The Community Chest Food Bank and Hopkins County Christian Alliance Cupboard was busy this week, distributing food and other items to residents of Hopkins County. KSST was invited to take a brief tour of the Linda Drive location. What’s In Store Food is available for those who demonstrate need. The Bank is currently open for distribution on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can’t predict exactly what...
Are Your Trees Dead? by Mario Villarino
Feb. 22, 2023- Recent winter storms in Texas will leave its lingering effects for months. Many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress from last year storms. Tufts of leaves give some a patchy, inverted look – while others are losing vast amounts of bark, or seemingly dying overnight – leaving many Texas home and land owners wondering what they should do. Texas A&M Forest Service send a unified message across the state:...
Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be a Tiaras and Tumbleweeds sponsor for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala. CMF-SS CEO Paul Harvey (center) is photographed with the Gala Volunteer Chairs, Whitney (left) and Logan Vaughan (right) at a ceremonial check presentation. The LOL Gala proceeds will be used to purchase new critical care beds, inpatient therapy...
Iowa Resident Arrested for Theft of Wallet
February 21, 2023 – Alexandria Mae Newton is in Hopkins County Jail, following her arrest for theft of a wallet. Inside the wallet was $100 and a driving licence. Employees of a local business witnessed Newton removing items that did not belong to her. Newton managed to exit the building with the items. Police arrived in time to catch her walking away from the business. Once arrested, Newton did not want to identify herself....
Paris District Road Report for February 20, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 20, 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...
Weatherall back in Jail for Parole Violation
February 17, 2023 – Conchetta Janell Weatherall is back in Hopkins County Jail after her arrest on Wednesday. Weatherall was arrested for violating her parole. She was indicted on the original theft charge in January of 2022. That incident occurred at Wal-Mart. Conchetta Janell Weatherall in 2023 Weatherall was arrested on a charge of theft of property less than $2,500 with two previous convictions, a state jail felony. Sulphur...
Commissioners Court Approves Funds For Debris Removal
Feb. 13, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court was in session today discussing how funds are to be divided between the four Hopkins County Precincts. Money from the road and bridge fund will be earmarked for disposal of excess limbs and debris caused by the winter ice storm that struck a few weeks ago. Commissioners have also been given burn permits to allow them to dispose of limbs and debris that has been cluttering the roads as...
Paris District Road Report for February. 13, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 13, 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 February 6, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 6, 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...
