Linda Martin Davis
Linda Martin Davis Linda Martin Davis of Cumby went to her heavenly home on September 26, 2021. She was born to L. A. (Buck) Martin and Ruby Nichol Martin on March 13, 1944. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerald Davis; and sister, Sue Lindley. She is survived by her loving children, Darla Davis Higginbotham and husband David of Cumby and Jeffery Scott Davis of Dallas; two grandchildren, Colby Garrett and wife...
Teer Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election As Justice of the Peace For Precinct 1
Judge BJ Teer has announced his intent to seek re-election for the Republican nomination for Hopkins County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, in the party’s Primary in Spring 2022. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, BJ Teer “It has been an honor and pleasure to work for the citizens of Hopkins County, as the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 since 2015. I look forward to the opportunity to serve for many more years,” Teer said....
Lila Ruth Davis
Lila Ruth Davis Funeral service for Lila Ruth Davis, age 87 of Tyler, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday September 29, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev Byron George officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Wade Davis, Jason Allison, Trent Miller, Mike Bearden, Travis Cutbirth and Joe Rogers serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Davis passed away on...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Sept. 27, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda
Hopkins County Commissioners Court regular meeting agenda for Sept. 27, 2021
Hospital District Board To Consider Setting FY 2021-22 Tax Rate, Budget On Sept. 28
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors have called a special meeting Sept. 28 to consider reducing the tax rate and setting a fiscal year 2021-22 budget. According to posted notice, the board will be asked to consider lowering the tax rate from 25-cents to 22-cents for the coming year. In accordance with the modifications the 86th Legislature made to the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated, the...
Sixth Hopkins County COVID Fatality Reported For September
COVID-19 recoveries have continued to outpace new cases reported for Hopkins County for the 10th consecutive day. While that means the rate of spread is slowing among county residents, it doesn’t mean the virus has been eradicated in Hopkins County, nor does it mean it’s any less deadly. In fact, not only were are there still 343 active COVID cases on Friday, but the sixth Hopkins County COVID fatality was reported for...
Hopkins County Records – Sept. 24, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s office Lawanda Knight Kent to Larry C. Blount; tract in the Wm. D. Walker surveyHolly Alenda Allen and Timothy Blake Allen to Larry Wayne Harrell; tract in the J. Procello surveyHarold Brian Harrison to Laura Ann Donahue and Thomas Nicholas Donahue, co-trustees for the Goodge Revocable Trust; tract in the Santos Coy surveyHerman D. Silva and Jo Ann Silva to Morris...
I-30 Traffic Stop Results In Discovery Of Pipe And Methamphetamine, Arrest
An Interstate 30 traffic stop by deputies Thursday afternoon resulted in discovery of a pipe and methamphetamine, and one felony arrest. A Quinlan woman was also booked into Hopkins County jail Wednesday on a controlled substance warrant, according to arrest reports. I-30 Traffic Stop Laura Kay Rogers Kirtley Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender noticed a Dodge pickup enter the entrance ramp to Interstate 30...
Author, Civil Engineer Describes What, In His Observations, It Takes To Make “Strong Towns”
Author Charles “Chuck” Marohn Jr., a civil engineer, Thursday evening described what, in his observations as a professional engineer and a land use planner for decades, it takes to make “Strong Towns.” Charles Marohn Jr., author of “Strong Towns” Some of the basic principals Chuck Marohn discussed have already been implemented or discussed for Sulphur Springs. The ordinance passed allowing accessory...
Ricky Stewart
Ricky Stewart Funeral service to celebrate the life of Ricky Stewart, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, with Adam Stewart officiating and Dale Owens assisting. Space will be available for social distancing. There will be no formal visitation. The service will be available for viewing live at...
