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Shirley Brown
Funeral Service for Shirley Brown, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX with Quentin Long officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. before the service. Burial will be at Peerless Cemetery, Peerless, TX. Serving as pallbearers will be Morris Ray Wilks, Mikel Owens, Matthew Chenault, Charles Ball, Brock McDowra, and Buddy Brown. Shirley passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Community Event on Child Safety Online in Winnsboro
March 6, 2024 – You are cordially invited to attend the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center’s internet safety and awareness event Do You Know Your Kids Online ‘Friends’? on Wednesday, March 13 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 301 Church St, Winnsboro, TX 75494.
Commissioner Races Still Undecided as Both Precincts 1 & 3 Head To Runoff
March 5, 2024 – Two Hopkins County Commissioners for Precincts 1 and 3 will remain undecided as neither race had a candidate that received more than 50% of the vote. Precinct 1 Incumbent Mickey Barker was unable to capture more than 50% of the total votes after receiving 567 votes (34.83%) and will now face challenger Wesley Miller in a runoff. Miller received 605 votes (37.16%). The third challenger in the Precinct 1 contest, Steven “Big” Smith received 456 votes (28.01%) missing the cut for a runoff.
Lewis Tatum Retains Sheriff Position, Findley Edges out Hill for Constable
March 5, 2024 – As the final votes in the March 5th primary were recorded, Incumbent Sheriff Lewis Tatum posted a big win over challenger Johnny Paul “JP” Moseley as Tatum garnered over 73% of the vote with a total of 4,311 votes to Moseley’s 1,569. In the race for Constable (Precinct 1), Dennis Findley received 1,555 votes (59.33%) edging out opponent Chris Hill who received 1,066 votes (40.67%).
Local Election Early Voting Totals – March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024 – Local election results for Super Tuesday’s March 5th election which also determined several local races. Early voting totals include mail-in ballots. Early Voting totals in the Republican Primary leading up to the March 5th election showed a big lead in the Hopkins County Sheriff’s post for incumbent Lewis Tatum leading challenger JP Moseley 2223 to 617. Other contested races for Precinct 1 and Precinct 3 Commissioners proved to be closer contests as the early voting totals for Precinct 1 were reported as: Wesley Miller, 290 votes; Steven “Big” Smith, 202 votes; and incumbent Mickey Barker, 318 votes. The early voting spread was a little wider in the race for Precinct 3 Commissioner as those votes were as follows: Travis Thompson, 259 votes; Lance Knotts, 91 votes; William (Bill) Holden, 385 votes. The contested race for Constable Precinct 1 returned early voting totals as: Dennis Findley 825 votes; and Chris Hill 505 votes.
Plant Sale to be Held April 4th through 6th
The Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene will host a Plant Sale April 4th through the 6th, 2024. The Church is located at 1300 South League Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be a variety of choices available. The sale is open to the public.
Pair Arrested for Drugs and Child Endangerment
March 5, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to a local motel as they responded to a report of drugs in the hotel room with children present. Officers made contact with two adults in the hotel room just before 10pm Monday night and were given consent to enter the room. Officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana in the room as well as observed a clear baggie on a table containing suspected mushrooms. SSPD Officers were given consent to search the rest of the room and found a package in the nightstand containg a THC gummy. Officers noted that the contraband was within reaching distance of two children staying in the room, with the oldest child being two years of age. Both adults, Christina Marie Stockton and Tony Andrew Hitt, Jr. were placed under arrest and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. The suspected THC was weighed in it’s packaging and showed approximately 5.5 grams. The suspected mushrooms were weighed in it’s original packaging and showed approximately 3.8 grams.
Knight of Columbus: Flag Retirement Ceremony
Conducting a flag retirement ceremony is a very meaningful opportunity for everyone to reflect on the meaning of the flag as a great symbol of freedom. The U.S. flag is considered such a sacred symbol that burning it in an undignified manner constitutes desecration. That’s why the ceremonies are held in a specific manner.
2024 Mr. & Miss Paris Junior College to be Announced Wednesday
March 4, 2024 – The 2024 Mr. and Miss Paris Junior College will be announced on Wednesday evening, March 6 during halftime of the 7:30 p.m. men’s basketball game against Navarro College in the Hunt Center. Faculty and staff nominate students for this honor and the student body...
Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge is Collecting for Victims and First Responders of the Panhandle Fires
March 4, 2024 – The Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge is collecting donations for victims and First Responders of the current fires in the Texas Panhandle. They are accepting donations until March 12, 2024. They are accepting donations of clothes, money, infant supplies, First Aid supplies, non-perishable foods, drink items, and pet supplies. The drop off locations are Franklin County Sheriff’s office, 2S Feed & Ranch, King’s Country Club House, and the Winfield Barber Shop. Donate whatever you can. Every little bit will help.
Phillip Darity
Memorial Service for Phillip Darity, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Jeff Gravens and Pete Wilson will officiate. Mr. Darity passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home in Sulphur Springs. Phillip...
General Motors Recalls over 820,000 Trucks
March 4, 2024 – General Motors is recalling nearly 820,000 pickup trucks over a potential safety issue involving tailgates. The automaker says that the electronic latch mechanism used to open the gate of some 2020-2024 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra truck beds might short circuit if water gets into the tailgate. That means the gate could inadvertently open while the car is parked, leading unsecured property in the bed to fly out when unaware drivers hit the road.
Rev. Tommy Noble and Peggy Noble
Funeral Service for Rev. Tommy Noble, age 86, and Peggy Noble, age 82 of Pickton, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Full Gospel House of Prayer, Sulphur Springs, TX with Rev. Todd Turner officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Johnson, Johnathon Noble, Joshua Noble, Levi, Noble, Ricky Hurt, and Tyler Aaron. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Noble, Andrew Soto, Eli Soto, Waylon Noble, Billy Noble, and Braxton Aaron.
Janie Bell Palmer
Services for Janie Burns Palmer who passed away in Rockport, TX February 27, 2024, a day after her 98th birthday, will be held Friday, March 8th at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM and service at 2:00 PM. She was born February 26, 1926 to Babe and Lola Burns in Pickton. She married Morris Palmer in 1944 in Sulphur Springs.
Polling Locations for Super Tuesday Primary Election
March 4, 2024 – Tuesday, March 5th is election day in many states, including Texas. Known as Super Tuesday, primary elections will be held in 15 states on the same day, with roughly one-third of the delegates needed for presidential nomination up for grabs. Locally, this primary election will determine the winner of many contests as most candidates are running on the Republican primary ballot with no Democratic challenger. Hopkins County registerd voters may vote at any of the following polling locations, regardless of which part of the county that they live.
5th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Pacific Park
March 4, 2024 – Hop into the spirit of Easter with us at the 5th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt! This event, proudly hosted by the East End Alliance – Our Youth, is a festive gathering that’s absolutely free and open to the public. Get ready for a day filled with joy and community spirit.
Claude “Andy” Andrew Jennings, Jr
Funeral services for Claude “Andy” Andrew Jennings, Jr. age 79, of Rowlett, TX will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rusty Jennings officiating and Ricky Jennings assisting. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Justin Gibson, Brennan Gibson, Colton Gibson, Brandon Gibson, Dawson Alt, Connor Cook, Mason Mock, Josh Barnes and Shannon Jennings serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home.
Don’t Forget To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Saving Time
March 4, 2024 – Just a friendly reminder: don’t forget to adjust your clocks (if they don’t change automatically) when you head to bed Sunday. It’s time to spring forward 1 hour for Daylight Saving Time. Otherwise, you’ll likely arrive an hour late for church or any other appointments or activities you have scheduled Sunday.
High Speed Chase Ends in Downtown Commerce
March 4, 2024 – A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy clocked a Ford Fiesta at 100mph in a 60mph zone heading west on Highway 11 near County Road 4724 just before 11pm Sunday night. The deputy activated his lights and siren taking off after the silver 2016 Ford but the vehicle would not slow down. As the driver, later identified as Brandon Wayne Clemins, entered into Commerce he turned onto Highway 24 and then onto the city streets. The chase came to an end down an alleyway of Caddo St as the 26 year-old driver came to a stop and was assisted out of his vehicle by law enforcement using a felony takedown protocol. Brandon Wayne Clemins was placed under arrest, transported back to the Hopkins County Jail charged with Evading Arrest w/ a Motor Vehicle. Bond has not yet been set on the third-degree felony charge.
Hopkins County Records – February 2024
Daily Instrument Register For 2/19/24 Thru 2/21/24. Coy Johnson to Shante Joseph and Willie Joseph; Tract in the Lot Sixteen Peerless Addition Survey. Coy Johnson to David Larragoitiy; Tract in the 6 7 8 & 9 Peerless Addition Survey. Jesse D Brown to Jesse D Brown and Sheryl Brown; Tract...
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