SART Sets Protocol To Reduce Re-Traumatization, Prioritize Safety Of Adult Victims Of Sexual Assault
If you’ve driven downtown, you’ve likely noticed the brightly colored mural on the side of Texas Trading Company. But do you know what those multihued hands reaching up with hearts represents? Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association, in partnership with Sherwin Williams and Lowes, sponsored the mural, painted by Jacoby Smith, to help promote community awareness for the Sexual Assault Response Team. The SART’s job...
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...
Cancer Screenings Encouraged For Women Ages 20-49 During Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Is The Third Leading Cancer Diagnosis For Women Ages 20-39, Fifth In Women Ages 40-49. AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is recognizing January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month and encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. “Over the years, we have seen a dramatic decrease in cervical cancer. However, rates have recently leveled off,” said Faith Sandberg-Rodriguez, associate...
Don’t Throw Out Leftover Coffee — Diluted, It Can Serve As Organic Fertilizer For Some Houseplants
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener My houseplants love coffee, so pour your leftover coffee on them rather than down the sink! Dilute it first, and then pour the liquid mixture on your container’s soil. Both the water and coffee must be at room temperature. If either one is high or low, combine them and let the mixture sit until room temperature is reached. A leftover coffee liquid mixture can provide a valuable,...
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar for Jan. 9-13, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of Jan. 9-13, 2023 includes: MONDAY, Jan. 9 — BBQ Rope Sausage, Mac & Cheese and Baked Beans. TUESDAY, Jan. 10 — Ham & Potato Casserole, Normandy Vegetables and Pickled Beets. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 — Mexican Chicken...
Nelson Will Be First Texan To Preside Over Opening Of Both Chambers Of Texas Legislature
AUSTIN — Today, Jane Nelson was officially sworn in as Texas’ 115th Secretary of State by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol. Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht swears in Jane Nelson as the 115th Texas Secretary of State, Office of the Texas Secretary of State, Jan. 7, 2023 (Texas SOS Photo) Secretary Nelson issued the following statement after being sworn in to the office:...
Open House Planned For New Hopkins County EMS Station/Hospital District Headquarters
Hopkins County EMS and Hospital District made the move in December and are getting settled into their new EMS station and Hospital District Headquarters, located on 116 Airport Road across from their old digs by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. An open house is planned Jan. 25 for the new building. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting at noon, and include a facility dedication with the HCHD Board of Directors,...
SSPD Seeks Help Identifying Suspect In Hillcrest Drive Pickup And Trailer Theft
The Sulphur Springs Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects involved in a Hillcrest Drive pickup and trailer theft Friday morning. The pickup reported stolen from the Grocery Supply Co. parking lot at 5:40 a.m. Jan. 6, 2023 was described as a a 2004 white Chevy Duramax with a “Mind if I smoke” sticker on the back, and a dent on the passenger door. Attached to the truck was a black...
Hopkins County Records — Jan. 6, 2023
Land Deed Transactions Record Books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Armando Alvarez, who is also known as Almondo Alvarez, and Eulogia Sotelo Alvarez to Miguel A. Cortes; tract in the JA Winn survey Charles Dawson and Sharolette Hyde to Bobbie Joyce Ross; tract in the MA Bowlin survey Libba Land LTD to 7S Investments LLC; tract in the Jose Y’Barbo survey Leticia Beles, P&B Associates LLC, Enrique Pulido and Rosa...
Jury Cancellation
The jury panel summoned to appear on Monday, January 9, at 8:30 a.m. in the 8th Judicial District Court has now cancelled. Those called for service Monday do not need to report for duty, according to District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher.
