Juror Replaced in Kuhl Trial
Tuesday afternoon the jury hearing evidence in the sentencing phase of a trial in 8th Judicial District Court found itself with a new face on the panel. One of the three alternate jurors was seated in the box and only two alternates remained. 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt announced that one juror had been removed for having formed an opinion regarding the case and having shared that opinion with another juror. It was...
“Updated” Kuhl Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Child for Sex; Sentencing Begins
Tuesday morning, October 6, 2015, just before his jury trial was to begin in 8th Judicial District Court, Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr., 51, pled guilty to trafficking a child for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct. The child was a 13-year old. Following his plea, the jury began hearing the punishment phase of the trial shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Kuhl could face up to 25 years to 99 years or life after the District Attorney Will...
Macon, 52 Others Indicted by Hopkins County Grand Jury Wednesday
A total of 89 indictments against 53 individuals were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Tressa Shana Macon indicted for hindering the apprehension of a felon. Macon, the girlfriend of Tilton Joshua Mapps, was apprehended while trying to assist Mapps eludes arrest. Mapps was indicted for the murder of Jonathon Trahern Young and for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence (see story...
Texas Leaders Sound Alarm on Future Power Grid Stability
If new estimates from ERCOT are correct, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say Texas needs “an immediate review of all policies concerning the grid.” Brandon Waltens | July 1, 2024 Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are raising urgent concerns about the future stability of Texas’ power grid. A joint statement released today follows recent testimony from ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, who warned that Texas might need 150,000...
No. 1 on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List Arrested
June 13, 2024 AUSTIN – Just more than a week after Governor Greg Abbott launched Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has captured the No. 1 most wanted fugitive from that list. Victor Hugo Chox Gonzalez, 38, who was wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact, was taken into custody in Fort Worth earlier today...
Sulphur Springs High School One Act Play Wins District
March 22, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Department, with their 2024 UIL One Act Play, earned District Champions! They received first place for their performance of Failure: A Love Story from all three judges! Individual awards included: Aspen Mayhew as “Outstanding Performer”, Aiden Woodard and Talley Brown as “All Star Cast”, Oliver Falter earned “Honorable Mention ASC”, and...
Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Will Present Their 2024 UIL One Act Play Sunday, March 3rd, 2024
February 27, 2024 – SSHS Theatre will present their 2024 UIL One Act Play, Failure: A Love Story, for the public this Sunday at 2pm in preparation for the upcoming District contest. The performance will be held at the SSHS Auditorium located at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The story: By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead — expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to...
Paris District Road Report for week of February 5, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 5, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Paris District Road Report for week of January 29, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 29, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Bearden Arrested; Charged with Theft
August 1, 2023 – CLASTON WAYNE BEARDEN was arrested this week and charged with theft. BEARDEN, CLASTON WAYNE, 2023 At around 9AM Monday, Bearden was observed to be in possession of a trailer with a four-wheeler on it. The items did not belong to him. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies questioned Bearden about the items. He denied stealing them. While arresting Bearden, he attempted to resist, was uncooperative and allegedly...
