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=””...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday Topics
At a regular meeting Monday morning at 9 a.m., the Hopkins County Commissioners Court will consider approving a plaque honoring the memory of Mike Pribble, who did trick roping on horseback. The plaque will be placed at the Equine Pavilion, where the Pribble Rodeo Arena was located. The court is also expected to consider approving a license agreement with Luminant Power, which is expected to begin mining in the county early next year....
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Meets Monday Morning
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court is expected to consider approving an easement and right of way for the new County Jail Project at a regular meeting Monday morning. The court is also expected to consider approval of a debarment policy for the county. Work sessions on the Civic Center, environmental operations, the new jail, the sheriff’s office and the budget are schedule after the regular meeting. The court will also get their...
County Jail Passes Annual Inspection
The Hopkins County Jail passed its’ annual inspection from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards Wednesday. Sheriff Butch Adams said there was one area, involving giving inmates time in their exercise yard every week, that the inspector gave the jail a passing grade on but said he wanted to revisit it in 60 days. Sheriff Adams said the inspector spent just about all day going over all aspects of the jail [pb_vidembed...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Meeting Monday
During a regular meeting Monday morning, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court will consider two matters involving the Civic Center: considering purchase of a new credit card processor and considering an ATM agreement. The court will also consider purchase of two pick up trucks. The court will also take up an advance funding agreement and resolution with the Texas Department of Transportation for bridge replacement or rehabilitation...
HC Sheriff’s Deputy Shea Shaw Will Receive a Life Saving Award
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Shea Shaw received a medal Thursday for protecting the lives of a Michigan couple after their vehicle broke down on I-30 on September 25. There was a close call as another vehicle was in collision with the rear of Deputy Shaw’s patrol truck. During a medal ceremony Thursday, County Judge Robert Newsom read information prepared by Corporal Dennis Findley and Criminal Investigator Daniel Winn. The medal...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court is Expected to Approve a County Nuisance Abatement Policy
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court is expected to approve a county nuisance abatement policy at a regular meeting Monday morning. A work session to follow will touch on the Civic Center, environmental issues, new jail construction and the Sheriff’s Office.
Groundbreaking For New County Jail
Hopkins County officials broke ground for the $16-million 192-bed County Jail project Monday. County Judge Robert Newsom stressed that the project was under budget. Sulphur Springs Mayor Freddie Taylor said he hoped the new jail would be a deterrent to crime. Former County Judge Chris Brown talked about the importance of 20 meetings all over the county where officials stressed the need for a new facility. Sheriff Butch Adams thanked...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court will take up several items in a regular meeting Monday at 9 a.m. at the Courthouse. The court will consider approving an agreement to widen County Road 2300 in Precinct 2. The court will also consider renewing medical insurance for the county and hiring outside auditors. The court will also have a work session after the regular meeting to discuss the Civic Center, Environmental operations, the...
Hopkins County Inmate Population Update
The total Hopkins County inmate population was at 102 early Wednesday morning. A whopping total of 25 inmates were being housed at county expense in Franklin County. Sheriff Butch Adams told County Judge Robert Newsom the large number was necessary due to an inmate knocking out a window in the Hopkins County Jail a few days ago. Judge Newsom said the number in Franklin County would drop after the window is repaired in the local jail....
