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Bill Murphey
A Celebration of Life for Bill Murphey, age 80 of Brashear, will be held at a later date. Mr. Murphey passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Billy David Murphey was born in Corsicana, TX on October 30, 1943 to O’Neil Murphey and...
Paris District Road Report for week of January 1, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 1, 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 cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Robert Moody
Funeral Service with Masonic Rites for Robert Moody, age 93 of Cumby, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Burns officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Long Cemetery with Troy Autrey, Cody Lee Moody, Ronnie Bowlen, Daniel Click, Bob Willett, and Dalton Bowlen serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Moody passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.
Man Laying on Side of Highway Found With Stolen Credit Card
December 30, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Highway 19 South in Hopkins County on Friday morning in response to a call received for a welfare check. Responding officers found a Fruitvale man laying on the side of the highway. The 25 year old male identified as Thomas Warren Masters Johnson consented to a search and was found to be in possession of a credit card with a name that did not match his own identity. Johnson first said the credit card belonged to a friend, then stated he had found the card in a parking lot. Johnson also admitted to using the credit card recently. HCSO deputy advised the suspect of his rights by reading him a Miranda Warning. Johnson continued to answer questions regarding the credit card, while being mirandized, admitting that he had used the card but could not remember where he had used the card. Thomas Warren Masters Johnson was placed under arrest and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. A subsequent search by jail personnel of Johnson proved to refresh the suspect’s memory of where he had used the credit card as receipts were found from a local fast food restaurant and a movie theater. Johnson was charged with one count of Credit Card Abuse as well as one count of Fraudulent Possession of Credit Card, both charges are state jail felonies. Bond hs been set for $10,000 on each charge for a total of $20,000.
Hopkins County Unemployment Continues Downward Trend
December 30, 2023 – The latest unemplyment numbers are in and Hopkins County continues to report the lowest percentages in the immediate North East Texas area. Hopkins County reported an unemplyment rate in November 2023 of 2.8% dropping from 3.2% in October 2023. The new November number was also much lower than one year ago as the November 2022 percentage was reported as 4.1%. Only 533 Hopkins County work hopefuls reported to be unemployed last month out of the labor force total of 18,972 yielding the percentage of 2.8.
Bond Set For Suspects in Fentanyl Overdose Murder Case
December 29, 2023 – Two suspects have been arraigned on murder charges stemming from a suspected fentanyl overdose. Recent Texas law that went into effect September 1st allows murder charges to be levied against those supplying fentanyl that results in death and enhances the criminal penalty for the manufacturing or delivery of fentanyl. Bryson Lacy, a 2021 SSHS graduate and standout athlete, was charged along with Xavier Hill for supplying the illegal contraband that led to the overdose death of Brayden Wooten. Lacy was charged with tampering with evidence pertaining to deleting text messages during the investigation into Wooten’s death. Lacy was also charged with first degree felony murder for his involvement in supplying the contraband that officials believe led to Wooten’s death. Bryson Devonte Lacy remains in the Hopkins County Jail with bond set at $1 million on the murder charge plus and additional bond of $50,000 on the tampering charge.
What is Beeswax From Master Gardener David Wall
December 29, 2023 – Beeswax. What is it? How is it made? Well, we start with a beehive. The hive is built from nothing, and when constructed, serves as a home, a giant food storehouse, and a nursery. All three items are built from beeswax. So, what is it...
Alma Ruth Myers
Funeral Service for Alma Ruth Myers, age 92, of Greenville, TX will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Mineral Height Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Pisney officiating and accompanied by Steven Shepler and Laverel Kluttz. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery with Ethan Morel, Nathan Morel, Cody Myers, Steven James Palmer, Kenneth Harbin, Jr. and Steven Palmer serving as pallbearers and with Troy Thomas Jr., Hector DeLeon, Troy Thomas, Sr. and Michael McBride as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The Gala Live Auction Videos are Being Released
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The individual videos highlighting the items to be auctioned off as part. of the Gala Live Auction on January 27 are beginning to be released. A single video describing. each auction item will be available for viewing on the Foundation’s Facebook page. Not only...
Gallagher Family Foundation Donates
The Gallagher Family Foundation is once again sponsoring the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala. The Gallaghers are champions of quality rural healthcare and believe in the work of the Foundation. We are so excited to have their support!. Get your tickets to the 18th annual Gala before it...
Reunion Tower Might Be The Best Show in Texas on New Years Eve
DALLAS — Reunion Tower is an iconic place in Dallas and come New Year’s Eve, it will be surrounded by thousands of people viewing its fireworks and drone show. While the planning for the show starts at the beginning of the year, it’s these last few days of 2023 where the hard, physical work begins.
Recent New Texas Law Allows Murder Charges For Fentanyl Distribution
December 29, 2023 – House Bill 6 submitted during the 88th Texas Legislature was eventually signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in June of 2023 becoming enforceable September 1, 2023. This bill along with three others were touted by Abbott as “representing a significant step in the state’s fight against the deadly opioid that will prosecute fentanyl deaths as murder, ensure death certificates reflect when people are poisoned by fentanyl, provide more life-saving NARCAN to Texas colleges and universities, and educate young Texans about the dangers of fentanyl.”
Hopkins County Records – December 2023
Areli Enriquez and Manuel Enriquez to Huantian Zhang; Tract in the Hodge Adams Survey. John Dep Ruchanan, Admin, and Eddie Louis Buchanan Estate to Alfredo Estrada Lopez; Tract in the J Ybarbo Survey. Angela Smith to Heather Marie White; Tract in the J W Hatchell Survey. Mary Ann Morris to...
Two Drug Dealers Charged With Murder in Wooten Overdose Death
December 28, 2023 – Two local suspects have been arrested and charged with supplying contraband to 21-year old Brayden Wooten who was found deceased on December 23rd. The suspects are identified as Xavier Hill and Bryson Lacy. An investigation was conducted upon law enforcement finding pills containing Fentanyl and...
Foundation’s Gala Highlights Community’s Uniqueness
December 28, 2023 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has hosted an annual Gala for eighteen years. It has changed and grown through the years with the Foundation finally settling on a program that suits the crowd. Yes, it is a fun night...
Durwood “Pop” Smith
Funeral service for Durwood “Pop” Smith, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with K.C. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Ronnie Nix, Laverl Edwards, Dan Petty, Bryan Hawkins, Chris Penny, and Dustin Emerick serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Glenn Hamlin, Bailey Davis, Don Petty, and Brennan Rhoades. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Did You Drink ‘Big Chief’ Soda?
December 28, 2023 – While clearing out part of my shop, I came across a collection of old soda bottles. Most of them were Pepsi bottles touting the 1972 Dallas Cowboys, but one was unique. It’s impossible to know what flavors of soda were inside this bottle, but one thing is clear, it’s a ‘Big Chief’.
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