News

April, 2022

• 29 April

  FDA Plans To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Sweet Cigars

  A new federal lawsuit filed on behalf of 15 illegal migrants detained for criminal trespassing aims to shut down Governor Abbott’s Operation Lone Star. Their attorney, Susan Hutchison, claims the trespassing arrests at the southern border attempt at illegal federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit also seeks financial compensation for those …
• 29 April

  Prominent Central Texas Rancher Makes Offer To Musk

  A Central Texas rancher makes a play to lure Twitter’s new headquarters to the area. Jim Schwertner is the President and CEO of Schwertner Farms. He’s one of the nation’s largest livestock brokers, and he’s in the tiny Williamson County town of Schwertner. And his pitch to Elon Musk goes …
• 29 April

  Four In Custody After Hugo Shooting

  Hugo Police have arrested three men and a juvenile in connection with the drive-by shooting of 21-year-old Eric Hilbert. The video showed a white car speeding away from the scene. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle several hours later and arrested 22-year-old Guillaume Rosales, 18-year-old Trederriyous McDonald, 20-year-old DeOndra Gaffney, and …
• 29 April

  PJC Women’s Basketball Clinic, Tryouts

  Paris Junior College Women’s Basketball is sponsoring several youth clinics today and Saturday at the Hunt Center. A youth immersion clinic for children aged five to ten will be held Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On Saturday, a point guard clinic for 6th thru 12 graders will be …
• 29 April

  Deport VFD Pet Shot Clinic

  The Deport Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a pet shot clinic tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the fire station on Monroe Street. The  Animal Health Center will be administering rabies and other shots. Worming will also be available . This is a low cost clinic and is …
• 29 April

  Mt Pleasant Man Jailed On Robbery Bond Forfeiture Warrant

  Ricky Dale Velin Titus County arrested 49-year-old Ricky Dale Velin of Mt. Pleasant on a warrant for Bond Forfeiture on a charge of Aggravated Robbery. His new bond is $20,000, and they charged him with several misdemeanors.
• 29 April

  Hopkins County Deputies Make Money Laundering Arrest

  Pedro Garcia-Alarcon Hopkins County Deputies stopped a Garland man Thursday, became suspicious because of his behavior, and noticed some $50 bills sticking out of a fanny pack in the front seat. A search turned up $8,500 in cash, and they arrested 30-year-old Pedro Garcia-Alarcon for Money Laundering. They also found …
• 29 April

  Hopkins County Drug Takeback

  The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse will be hosting “Drug Takeback” day Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Atwood’s Parking Lot. They will be collecting leftover or expired medications and will properly and safely dispose of them. No syringes will be accepted.
• 29 April

  Arrest In Canton Shooting

  Canton Police worked a reported shooting and found 51-year-old Erik Hicks of Grand Saline inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds. He died after they transported him to the hospital. Investigators say, Hicks, armed, had forced his way into the house and confronted the homeowner. The homeowner then retrieved his …
• 28 April

  Hopkins County Freedom Ball

  Last Freedom Ball It is an extraordinary event that includes dinner, dancing, and a patriotic guest speaker. We honor and thank our Veterans and family members for their sacrifice. Civilians are welcome to help celebrate our Veterans. Your attendance is a beautiful way to show that you care about our …