Hopkins County Records – Oct. 1, 2021
Records at a Clerk’s Office Applications for Marriage Licenses Collin Parker Way and Chelsie Carol BassAndres Josue Chicas and Kacey Isabella MooreJesse Lynn Hull and Crystal Case GreerLogan Reed Sevier and Kourtney Amber Reynolds Vance Lynn Golden and Carly Rae YoungPatrick Kristopher Mayhaw and Gina Leah MurrayJacob David Voyles and Kira Leigh Merck
HHSC Encourages Breast Cancer Screenings During Awareness Month
AUSTIN – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease. “Many of us have delayed life-saving screenings like mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandable. But after 19 months it’s so important to get back on track with regular breast cancer screening,” said Lindsay Rodgers, HHSC associate commissioner for...
Board Approves 3-Cent Reduction In Hospital District Tax Rate
The Board of Directors this week approved a 3-cent reduction in the Hospital District Tax Rate for 2021-2022, and a budget during a special called meeting this week. 2021-22 Tax Rate The hospital district tax rate will be 22-cents per $100 property valuation, down from 25-cents. However, due to a 15.45 percent increase in appraisal values on the average taxable homestead value, property owners will likely see an increase in their tax...
Alajah Renee Deloney
Alajah Renee Deloney, infant daughter of Keeley Deloney, passed away on Saturday, September 25. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Denton Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.
Judy Latimer
Judy Latimer A private memorial for Judy Nell Keen-Latimer, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Latimer passed away on September 25, 2021, at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Judy was born on October 9, 1956, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Herman And Ruby Nell (Wheeler) Keen. She married David Latimer on November 29, 2003, in Hopkins County. Judy worked...
DSHS: Flu Season Is Coming, Get Your Shot Now
News Release Oct. 1 is Texas Influenza Awareness Day With flu season approaching and COVID-19 still spreading in Texas, now is the best time to get a flu shot. The Texas Department of State Health Services encourages everyone to protect themselves, their families and their communities against respiratory illness throughout the flu season by getting immunized as soon as possible. People can get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 at the...
Oct. 4 Jury Summons Cancelled
The Jury summons for Monday, Oct. 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center has been cancelled, according to District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher. Those who received a summons do not need to report for service on Monday.
Recoveries Outpaced New COVID Cases In September,1 More Hopkins County COVID Fatality Reported
Hopkins County appears to be headed in the right direction, with recoveries outpacing new COVID cases during the month of September, due marked decrease in new virus cases reported over the past 16 days than during the first 2 weeks of the month. Unfortunately, 1 more Hopkins County COVID fatality was reported as well. The first half of September was marked with high rates of new cases 458 total, 212 during the first week an 246...
Gordon Lee
Gordon Lee Funeral service for Gordon Lee, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev Mark Elliott officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Gordon Clifford Lee went home to Heaven on the morning of September 25, 2021. Gordon was born in Williams Co., ND, on May 16,1933. Raised...
HCUW Recognizes Lead Donors To 2020-21 Campaign At Kickoff Lunch
Hopkins County United Way recognized lead donors to the 2020-21 campaign at a kickoff lunch, hosted at Sulphur Springs Country Club, in their honor. HCUW Board President Mike Horne welcomed those attending the luncheon and offered a prayer for the meal partaken. The United Way Board of Directors was acknowledged. Lead donors to the 2020-21 campaign included Flowserve, Sulphur Springs ISD, GSC Enterprises, City National Bank, CHRISTUS...
