Professor Lavelle Hendricks is 2019 Recipient of D. Frank Davis Professional and Community Outreach Award
In a letter dated July 1, 2019 from the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, Pastor and Professor M. Lavelle Hendricks of Sulphur Springs has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the D. Frank Davis Professional and Community Outreach Award. This annual award, named after current Texas Certification Board Chairman Frank Davis, is awarded to recognize sustained and meritorious service to the profession of addiction...
Greenville, Pittsburg Women Jailed On Felony Warrants
Two women were jailed Monday after turning themselves in to sheriff’s deputies on felony warrants. Skye Lynn Hargett Skye Lynn Hargett, 28, of Greenville turned herself in at 9:28 a.m. Monday. Deputies escorted her into the jail on a on the warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest and jail reports. Jacqueline Deann...
Mike Carpenter
Graveside service for Mike Carpenter, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 5, 2019 with Justin Moon, Chris Clark, Ryan Wolfe, Sam Sewell, Chris Welch, Colby Wolfe, and Tim Sewell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Sewell and L.D. Sewell. Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 A.M. Friday July 5, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mike passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Christus Mother...
Post 66 Welcomes 100th Member During American Legion’s 100th Year
American Legion Post 66 welcomes its 100th member Photo by Post 66 Commander Andy Lowen Hopkins County American Legion Post 66 welcomed it’s 100th member during the American Legion’s 100th year celebration. William R. Cassy Jr. is also currently elected as the post JAG as well as post trustee. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans,...
Declaration of Independence To Be Read July 3 On Hopkins County Courthouse Steps
Members of the Hopkins County Bar Association will honor America by reading the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. It is part of an effort by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association to organize readings in all 254 Texas Counties, according to Brent McQueen.
58 Indictments Signed By Hopkins County Grand Jury
July 1, 2019 – The Hopkins County Grand Jury during the June 28 session signed 58 indictments. At least 40 people were named in the charges. Offenses ranged from aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault of a family or household member that impeded breathing or circulation an d hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon to driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age in the vehicle, engaging in...
City Council Expected to Call Special Election; Consider Approving Tire, 2 Rezoning Ordinances Tuesday
Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday night are scheduled to discuss and consider five ordinances, at least three resolutions, award bids for contract work on Connally Street, and discuss Special Election The Council will be asked to approve Resolution 1171 calling for a special election on Nov. 5, to allow the Sulphur Springs/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation to use the sales and use taxes,...
TODAY’S GAME BETWEEN RANGERS AND ANGELS POSTPONED
Arlington, Texas — Tonight’s scheduled game between the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington has been postponed due to the tragic passing of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The Texas Rangers organization wants to express its deepest sympathies to the family of Tyler Skaggs and to the entire Angels organization on this shocking loss. The thoughts and prayers of...
Cybersecurity Degree Program at PJC
PJC Cyber Cedric and Marjorie PJC offering new Cybersecurity degree this fall People are increasingly integrating technology into their lives, including through online shopping or bringing the Internet of Things coming into homes. Every 39 seconds a cyber-attack happens to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and governments. To respond for the all-time high demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, Paris Junior College...
