Hicks: Breakfast: A Great Way to Power up Your Day
By Johanna Hicks Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; [email protected] I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of students on the topic of breakfast. They had a great time and seemed to learn a lot. Then it dawned on me – adults need the same...
August 2 Deadline to Register Students for CANHelp Back to School Fair
CANHelp is planning a drive-by Back to School Fair on Friday August 7, 2020 at Sulphur Springs Middle School from 3-6pm. However, the deadline for families to register for the backpacks with school supplies is nearing. With 775 students already on the list to receive the free assistance, sign-ups must be completed by August 2 so that everyone can be served. Donations from the public will also make this massive project a reality. This...
Man Accused Of Choking Girlfriend, Teen Accused Of Hitting Stepfather With Flashlight
Two separate disturbances resulted in two men being arrested July 24, 2020 for assault. One man was accused of choking his girlfriend and the other allegedly hit his stepfather with a flashlight, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. County Road 1100 Disturbance Jason Scott Heddens Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 4:06 p.m. July 24 to County Road 1100 to a disturbance. A man allegedly hit his...
COVID-19 Update: 3 New Hopkins County Cases July 26
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported 3 new positive COVID-19 cases as of 5 p.m. July 26, marking the seventh consecutive day new cases have been reported for Hopkins County. There have been no additional patient recoveries since July 20. One of the three patients reported Saturday to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs had been discharged by 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26. That leaves...
Sulphur Springs Woman Accused Of Identity Fraud
A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was accused of identity fraud Thursday. No photo available for Maria Evelia Alejo-Pantoja Sulphur Springs Police Det. Sgt. David Gilmore and Officer Sean Hoffman went to a Sprite Street address, where they located Maria Evelia Alejo-Pantoja. They served the 42-year-old woman at 8:24 a.m. July 23, 2020 with a warrant alleging fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and took the...
Two Jailed On Parole Warrants, One For Violating Probation
Two people were jailed on parole warrants and one for violating probation, according to arrest reports. Jeremy Don Campbell (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cameron Robinson was aware of a warrant issued for Jeremy Don “Red” Campbell’s arrest. He received a tip July 23 that the 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man could be found at a Helm Lane residence. When Robinson arrived, the reported the man walked...
HCEM: 6 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County July 25
At 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported they had received notification of 6 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County, marking the sixth consecutive day new cases have been reported for Hopkins County. There have been no additional patient recoveries since July 20. One additional patient was admitted to the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, for a total...
Man Allegedly Tossed Morphine Pills When Running From Deputies
Adam Joshua Hodges A 36-year-old Yantis man allegedly tossed morphine pills when running from sheriff’s deputies Thursday. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans and Dustin Fisher spotted a suspicious person, a man walking near the back yard of a residence in the 1100 block of Georgia Street. When contacted, the resident said there wasn’t supposed to be anyone in her back yard. Deputies searched the area for the...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Sexual Assault
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney and Sgt. Scott Davis arrested a 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of sexual assault. No HCSO jail photo available for Jose Juan Eduardo Santana Deputies located Jose Juan Eduardo Santana at his rural residence, served him with three warrants and took him into custody around 6:30 p.m. July 23, and transported to jail, according to arrest reports. Santana remained in Hopkins...
Four Traffic Stops Net Four Arrests In Hopkins County
Four traffic stops, three by deputies and one by police, netted four arrests in Hopkins County between July 22-25, according to arrest reports. State Highway 19 North Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Marney reported stopping a Toyota Tundra at 3:45 a.m. July 24, 2020, on State Highway 19 north near County Road 4764 for a defective license plate light. Marney, in arrest reports, alleged one occupant “was...
