Be Well, Live Well
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., FCH Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Texas A&M AgriLife Extension prides itself in providing quality, research-based, evidence-based programming. A relatively new program, targeted toward individuals ages 50 and over, covers topics that are relevant to that age group. Before I get to the details of the upcoming program, I want to share a little background information....
Chamber Connection: Safe-T Anniversary Celebration, Pacheco Spine Ribbon Cutting Scheduled Later This Month
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce This weather is making us think about golf, and our annual tournament is getting close to full! If you are interested in playing, call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515 to reserve your spot. We will have morning and afternoon tee times available. The tourney is set for Friday, April 9. It’s going to be a great day! SAFE-T Crisis Center to celebrate their 14th Anniversary...
Two Traffic Stops Result In 3 Controlled Substance Arrests
Two traffic stops Monday night resulted in three controlled substance arrests. A woman also turned her in on a warrant for violating probation on controlled substance charge Monday night, according to sheriff’s reports. Davis Street Traffic Stop Kathy Denise Johnson and Tiffany Dawn McCrary (HCSO jail photos) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Zack Horne reported stopping a Toyota Venza after...
All CHRISTUS Facilities Continue To Require Masks, Per CDC Guidelines
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 16, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Important Notice We are aware of the new order announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott that would lift the statewide masking mandate for many...
Save Dike From Solar Meeting Focuses On Concerns, Unification
More than 50 community members and media personnel turned out Saturday for a Save Dike From Solar meeting at Dike Community Center to express their concerns and focus on unification of like-minded community members opposed to the planned Hopkins Energy LLC project in the Dike area. Highlights from Saturday’s Save Dike From Solar meeting at Dike Community Center Community residents at the Saturday afternoon meeting expressed...
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic To Be Held Saturday In Sulphur Springs; Registration Required
This Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the state will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Sulphur Springs at the First United Methodist Church Gymnasium, Sulphur Springs Police Department Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Ricketson announced Tuesday afternoon. “At this time, we are still vaccinating under category 1B to include teachers and first responders. To register for the vaccine you can...
AG’s Office Sues Griddy Energy, Negotiating Plan For Relief For Customers From High Storm-Related Energy Bills
NEWS RELEASE AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement in response to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Griddy Energy, LLC: “My office sued Griddy Energy, under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, to hold them accountable for their escalation of last month’s winter storm disaster by debiting enormous amounts from customer accounts as Texans struggled to...
Request To Rezone Property On Rockdale Road, SH 19 Headed To City Council For Consideration
The City of Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening had two primary goals, elect officers and consider a request to rezone property on Rockdale Road and State Highway 19. Chuck Sickles The P&Z Commission, in a meeting conducted via Zoom, elected Chuck Sickles to chair the group and Pat Chase to serve as as vice-chair. The commission also discussed with Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory...
Sulphur Springs Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Sexual Assault
A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man was tried and sentenced to life in prison for the sexual assault of a teenager, according to court reports. Based on a prior case of sexual assault, the law required Charles Edward Horne Jr. to be automatically sentenced to life in prison upon his conviction in the current case. There was no punishment range to be considered by the judge or the jury, prosecutors explained. Charles Edward Horne Jr....
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – March 8-14, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of March 8-14, 2021, included the following activity: Arrests Timbre Reid, 32 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on 3/10/2021 on a Just of the Peace Pct. 4 warrant for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.Brian Lison, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on 3/12/2021 on a Franklin County warrant for sexual assault of a child.Roy Wade, 52 years of...
