News

July, 2021

• 19 July

  Hopkins County COVID Update

    The Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard shows 26 active cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths in Hopkins County. There have been a total of 114 deaths from the virus.
• 19 July

  Hopkins County Bookings

  Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center Deputies booked 38-year-old Aaron Kyle Dodd of Sulphur Springs into the Hopkins County Jail over the weekend to warrant charging him with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. They set his bond at $125,000, with no other details were immediately available. Rains County Deputies transported …
• 19 July

  Homeschooled Students And UIL Activities

  Some homeschooled students will be able to participate in UIL activities with Sulphur Springs ISD. They must live in the school district, and if the parents are homeowners, they must pay school taxes. The parents, who are considered the primary educators, must certify that the students are passing all classes. …
• 19 July

  Gladewater Pedestrian Killed In Kilgore Crash

  A vehicle struck and killed a Gladewater pedestrian on State Highway 31 near Kilgore early Sunday morning. Paramedics took Marino Gunter to CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center–Kilgore, where he later died of his injuries. The crash is under investigation.
• 17 July

  NETBIO Awards Scholarships

  NETBIO scholarship winners and CEO Cattle producers and buyers attending the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Friday witnessed the presentation of college scholarships to students majoring in agriculture. NETBIO awards these scholarships each year to young college students from the Northeast …
• 17 July

  Government Sues Dental Practice

  U.S. Department of Labor filed suit against North Texas dental practice owners for retaliation against employees who reported coronavirus concerns  The dental hygienist and assistant cited federal, state guidance on prohibited practices. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor took legal action against two North Texas dentists on …
• 17 July

  Weekly Roadwork Report

  SPEED AND DRIVER INATTENTION ARE TOP FACTORS IN TRAFFIC CRASHES IN ENERGY-PRODUCING AREAS TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in oil and gas production and exploration regions.  AUSTIN ­– TxDOT urges motorists to make safety a priority when they’re behind the wheel, especially …
• 17 July

  Mt Pleasant Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser

  Cowboy up for Kids features Texas Bands, Texas Hill, and Hayden McBride at the upcoming Fundraiser on Saturday, July 31, 2021. The event will be held at KRB Investments, located at 2305 CR 3210, Mt. Pleasant at I-30 exit 165, and crossover. A Cowboy up car show kicks off the …
• 16 July

  Paris Police Report For Friday (Jul 16)

  Ontayveis Terron Underwood Paris Police responded to a security check in the 1600-block of N. Main at 11:02 Thursday night. An officer observed a black male sitting behind the steering wheel asleep, and the officers had him exit the vehicle. They found that Ontayveis Terron Underwood, 31, of Hugo, was …
• 16 July

  Hopkins County Commissioners Court Work Sessions Monday, Tuesday

    DATE: Monday, July 19, 2021 TIME: 5:30 P.M. PLACE: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Located At 1200 Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX. ORDER OF BUSINESS The Court To Attend The City Of Sulphur Springs Downtown West Planning Event. Budget Work Session(s). DATE: Monday, July 19, 2021 – Tuesday, July …