Independence Day Celebration A Big Hit
Following more than a year sans regular observances and events, the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration held appropriately on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs was a big hit. Many brought lawn chairs and blankets for family and friends to enjoy the military march, concert and fireworks. Others enjoyed their meals al fresco at downtown restaurants, soaking in the festive spirit and music performed by Northeast Texas Symphony...
I-30 Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Chili’s Parking Lot
An Interstate 30 vehicle pursuit from Hunt into Hopkins County ended in Chili’s parking lot Sunday. According to law enforcement reports, local authorities were alerted just before 12:30 p.m. July 4, 2021, that Texas Department of Public Safety deputies out of Hunt County were pursuing an eastbound vehicle on I-30. The pursuit reportedly continued east along I-30 east alternately on the highway and service road as it continued...
Grand Jury Indictments For May And June 2021
The indictment list released by the District Clerk’s Office for the June 30, 2021 Hopkins County Grand Jury session was relatively short compared to those released for May 2021. Seven people were named in 10 indictments last month compared to approximately 80 people named in 90 indictments in May 2021. June 2021 Indictments The 10 offenses pushed forward for prosecution included evading arrest with a vehicle, felony DWI, sexual...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed On Parole Warrant
James Hurston Milam AKA Jamie Milam (HCSO jail photo) A 48-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed on a parole warrant Thursday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police officers received information for a possible location for James Hurston Milam, a wanted man. They contacted him an at an East Industrial Drive residence, where he then allegedly attempted to give officers a false name. Later he admitted it was...
Man Accused Of Pushing His Girlfriend Down Stairs; Woman Accused Of Trying To Assault Mom’s Beau
Three people were arrested on assault or related charges: a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of pushing his girlfriend down stairs Monday afternoon, a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs woman involved in a disturbance with her mother’s boyfriend Sunday evening and a 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man was returned to jail after his bond was revoked on an assault charge, according to police and sheriff’s reports. Assault Of...
5 Jailed On Felony Charges
Five people were jail on felony charges June 17-18, including two jailed on warrants and two for alleged offenses involving children, according to arrest reports. Justin Bradley Matheny(HCSO jail photo) Sexual Assault of A Child Charge A 33-yearold San Angelo man was escorted into Hopkins County jail June 17 by HCSO Chief Investigators Corley Weatherford, according to jail reports. Justin Bradley Matheny, who is also known by Little...
Cranford Street Lot And Setback Variance, Industrial Drive Sign Variance Granted
The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals granted two variances Tuesday evening, a Cranford Street lot and setback variance and an Industrial Drive sign variance. Cranford Street Variance Susan Stearns asked the ZBA to allow a variance for the lot and setback requirements for 639 Cranford St. Essentially, Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski explained the variance would allow Lots 2C and 3C in Block 34 1 to be...
Mesquite Man Sentenced On Aggravated Assault Charge
Fort Worth Man Pleads Guilty To Felony DWI An 18-year-old Mesquite man was sentenced on an aggravated assault charge. A 61-year-old Fort Worth man pleded guilty to felony DWI and was sentenced in court this week as well, according to court and jail reports Aggravated Assault Sentence A sentencing hearing was conducted Monday in the 8th Judicial District Court for Justin Quentil Richards, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon...
Weekend Warrant Round Up The Result of Ongoing HCSO Investigation
A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigation into narcotic activity across the county resulted in a weekend warrant round up, with approximately a dozen people arrested. “This was the result of an investigation over a period of time by Sgt. Tanner Steward and Investigator Shea Shaw. They did a good job on this investigation, which resulted in several arrests,” HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford said...
10 Arrested On Felony Controlled Substance-Related Warrants
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Friday night and early Saturday conducted a warrant round up, taking 9 people into custody on felony controlled substance-related warrants, and police arrested one on a felony controlled-substance-related charge as well, according to jail and arrest reports. Jamie May Gail Dowell (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Elijah Fite and Drew Fisher were made aware of a...
