Hopkins County Commissioners Court Supports Meal-A-Day
Aug14

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Supports Meal-A-Day

August 14, 2023 – The Hopkins County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to support the Hopkins County based Meal-A-Day program. Director Dietlin accepts the Proclamation at Commissioners Court Monday. Meal-A-Day Director Amanda Dietlin was on hand to receive the proclamation and a check for over two thousand dollars. Dietline made a brief presentation and answered several questions from commissioners regarding where the funds...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Announced August 16-12th As National Health Center Week
Jul25

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Announced August 16-12th As National Health Center Week

Hopkins County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss the proclamation of creating the week of August 16th through 20th as National Health Center Week. The following is the proclamation read during the court “WHEREAS, For over 50 years, Community Health Centers have provided high-quality, affordable, comprehensive primary and preventive health care in our nation’s medically underserved communities serving over 30 million...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Recognize The Month Of June As Elder Abuse Awareness Month
May24

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Recognize The Month Of June As Elder Abuse Awareness Month

May 23, 2023 – Hopkins County Commissioners has declared the month of June 2023 as elder abuse awareness month. Members of the Adult Protective Services came down to commissioners court to hear the proclamation read by Judge Newsom. The proclamation reads as follows: Adult Protective Services (APS) is working with community partners and professional groups around the state to raise awareness about adult abuse, neglect, and...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves A Resolution To Slow Finalization Of Jim Chapman Lake Master Plan
Apr10

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves A Resolution To Slow Finalization Of Jim Chapman Lake Master Plan

April 10, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss a resolution of the Jim Chapman Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area master plan. This resolution would postpone the finalization of the masterplan by two years to allow Stakeholders and Local Citizens to work with the Army Corp of Engineers and Texas Wildlife and Parks to maximize current assets and future possibilities for the lake. Portion of map of Cooper...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Declares Month Of April Child Abuse Awareness Month
Mar27

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Declares Month Of April Child Abuse Awareness Month

March 27, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court has declared the month of April to be Child Abuse Awareness Month. Members of the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center gathered during the meeting to hear the Proclamation read by County Judge Robert Newsom. The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) is the only non-profit in the eight-county area of northeast Texas that serves as the first stop for children ages...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves Purchase Of New Equipment For The County
Mar14

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves Purchase Of New Equipment For The County

March 14, 2023- Commissioner’s Court was in session March 13 to discuss the approval of purchasing new equipment for the County. The items approved during the meeting are as follows: SKIDSTEER S SERIES For the Civic Center for $59,072.37 New Holland B95D Backhoe for Precinct 4 for $106,000 John Deere 6105 E Tractor w/ Tiger Side Boom for Precinct 3 for 159,736 The Hopkins County Commissioners Court had several bids for financing...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves Affordable Rental Housing
Feb27

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Approves Affordable Rental Housing

Feb. 27, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court met today to discuss the proposed construction of affordable housing east of I-30 at Texas Street. The proposed housing plan will give approximately 1410 feet in total for each unit. Three buildings in total were proposed during the meeting. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved the proposed item. Additional details on the building were not available during the meeting.

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Commissioners Court Approves Funds For Debris Removal
Feb13

Commissioners Court Approves Funds For Debris Removal

Feb. 13, 2023- Hopkins County Commissioners Court was in session today discussing how funds are to be divided between the four Hopkins County Precincts. Money from the road and bridge fund will be earmarked for disposal of excess limbs and debris caused by the winter ice storm that struck a few weeks ago. Commissioners have also been given burn permits to allow them to dispose of limbs and debris that has been cluttering the roads as...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court Considers Expanding Fireworks Sales
Jan20

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Considers Expanding Fireworks Sales

The Hopkins County Commissioners Court will consider adding select holidays for the sale of fireworks in Hopkins county. Currently there are only two periods in which fireworks are legally permitted to be sold, these dates are: June 24th-July 4th, Dec 20th-Jan 1st. The Commissioners Court has proposed the idea of allowing the sale of fireworks on holidays such as Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, and Memorial Day. These new...

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Commissioners Court Appoints 2 To Civic Center Board, members of Regional SART Team
Jan09

Commissioners Court Appoints 2 To Civic Center Board, members of Regional SART Team

Hopkins County Commissioners Court appointed 2 to the Civic Center Board, approved SART Team recommendations, and noted that an agricultural lease had been re-signed. Also during the regular court meeting Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Fire Marshal Andy Endsley gave an update about a public health nuisance abatement case. At the recommendation of Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Manager Lonnie Fox, Hopkins County Commissioners Court...

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