Addison Hayden Reynolds Jacob Aaron McDougal Two East Texas men already in jail will be charged with the theft of multiple saddles from a ranch in Troup. Jacob Aaron McDougal, 26, of Henderson, and 22-year-old Addison Hayden Reynolds of Gladewater were identified as the thieves after an investigation by …
Read More »Prosecutors Seeking Death Penalty For Accused Killer Of Mt Pleasant Native
Dameon Jamrc Mosley Smith County Jail Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against the East Texas man accused of murdering a Tyler convenience store clerk during a robbery. Dameon Jamrc Mosley, 25, was indicted by the Smith County grand jury for Capital Murder by Terror Threat and Aggravated Robbery. …
Read More »East Texas Capital Murder Trial Rescheduled
Kayla Gomez-Orozco Family Photo Gustavo Zavalla-Garcia Court proceedings in the capital murder trial of an East Texas man accused of murdering a 10-year-old girl have been rescheduled. Gustavo Zavala-Garcia, of Bullard, faces a possible death penalty if he’s convicted of killing Kayla Gomez-Orozco. Jury selection is now set …
Read More »Trial To Start In Hopkins County Cattle Seizures
Jury selection begins today in Hopkins County Court of Law for a trial to determine custody of about 600 cattle seized by the SPCA and Hopkins County deputies. The animals were allegedly malnourished and neglected. The trial will determine if the cattle will be sold at auction, or returned …
Read More »Gas Prices Up To Start The Year
Retail gasoline prices in Texas and across the country have started the New Year three cents higher per gallon on average. Triple A-Texas reports indicate high travel volumes over the recent holidays drove gasoline prices up.
Read More »Flu Outbreak Still Strong In East Texas
Reports show East Texas continues to have some of the highest levels of flu activity in the country. Texarkana based Healthcare Express says they have about 500 patients a day from all 12 of their regional facilities, and about a fourth of those patients have been suffering from influenza. …
Read More »State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.7 Billion In December
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said today that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.75 billion in December, 12.3 percent more than in December 2016. “Collections from oil and gas-related sectors fueled the double-digit growth in sales tax revenues, and well-drilling and completion continued to rebound,” Hegar said. “But growth …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Thursday (Jan 04)
Justin King Paris Police responded to the 300 block of SW 13th in regards to a house fire. While there officers arrested Justin King, 22, on an outstanding parole violation warrant. Officers completed a report on an allegation of child endangerment. The report alleged methamphetamine use inside the home where …
Read More »Hopkins County Chamber Connection 01.04.18
Lezley Brown Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce by Lezley Brown Welcome to 2018! I wanted to pause for just a moment and say how thankful I am for you. I hope that 2018 is the year when your daydreams set into motion. Whatever that big dream is, pull …
Read More »Alleged Harassment Lands Man In Jail
Brian Lynn Matthews Hopkins County Jail Brian Lyn Matthews, 39, was arrested by Sulphur Springs Police on an outstanding Franklin County warrant. His bond was set at $2500 on charges of Harassment.
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