United Way Has Collected 33 Percent Of $150,000 Goal
Oct27

United Way Has Collected 33 Percent Of $150,000 Goal

Hopkins County United Way has collected 33.3 percent of the $150,000 goal so far, with only 2 weeks left in the campaign. Campaign workers on Oct. 27 at the fourth campaign report meeting turned in another $7,318.50 in donations and pledges over the last week for this year’s campaign, increasing the overall total collected so far to $50,012.92. Campaign Chair Mike Horne encourages campaign workers to follow up on packets...

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CARES Funding For Qualifying Small Businesses Being Distributed By City
Oct27

CARES Funding For Qualifying Small Businesses Being Distributed By City

CARES funding to help qualifying small businesses has finally come through. The checks for $2,500 were being distributed Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 by the City of Sulphur Springs to 28 qualifying small businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. This City of Sulphur Springs COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program is made possible by the CARES Act-Coronavirus Relief Fund. The funding is passed through to the city from the state of...

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Trading Post for October 27, 2020
Oct27

Trading Post for October 27, 2020

Very nice solid oak hutch with glass doors, and sides. Two shelves behind doors at bottom. Size 38 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 74 inches tall. No scratches or imperfections. One owner. $200. Call 903-598-2235. Used furniture priced to sell ASAP. Cash only. Dining table w/4 chairs, China Cabinet, Sofa, Dresser w/mirror, Headboard, Chest, Dresser w/mirror, Refrigerator, Electric Clothes Dryer. Located on McGrede Drive in Sulphur...

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Hopkins County Oct. 26 COVID-19 Update: 11 Recoveries, 8 New Cases
Oct26

Hopkins County Oct. 26 COVID-19 Update: 11 Recoveries, 8 New Cases

Although 8 additional Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 results, 11 residents recovered from COVID-19, decreasing the overall active case count from 185 to 181 on Oct. 26, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported in the Oct. 26 COVID-19 update. positive COVID-19 result Overall, that makes 247 Hopkins County residents who have received positive COVID-19 results and 144 who have recovered...

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Trading Post for October 26, 2020
Oct26

Trading Post for October 26, 2020

Used furniture priced to sell ASAP. Cash only. Dining table w/4 chairs, China Cabinet, Sofa, Dresser w/mirror, Headboard, Chest, Dresser w/mirror, Refrigerator, Electric Clothes Dryer. Located on McGrede Drive in Sulphur Springs. Call 817-941-5829 leave message if no answer. Will haul off small brush and cut down small tress. Free estimate 903 348 6058 For Sale: Massey Ferguson front end loader and a box blade, $4500. Call 903 488...

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Dinner Bell Menu for October 28, 2020
Oct26

Dinner Bell Menu for October 28, 2020

The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal give the Church a call at 903/885-2185 Dinner Bell Menu for October 21, 2020 Dinner Bell remains a GRAB and GO operation with meals distributed under the...

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Hohenberger, Brantley, Juarez Receive Top Hopkins County Stew Contest Awards
Oct24

Hohenberger, Brantley, Juarez Receive Top Hopkins County Stew Contest Awards

Top honors at the 2020 Hopkins County Stew Contest went to super cooks LaWanna Hohenberger and Broc Hohenberger and Richard Brantley and Ashley Brantley. Wade Juarez captured the John Chester Campsite award. Despite COVID-19 restrictions on the gathering, cooks turned out for a fun time. Even the weather cooperated. Friday’s storm and weather front dropped temperatures to the perfect stew weather on Saturday. First place Beef...

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Paris District Road Report for the Week of October 26, 2020
Oct24

Paris District Road Report for the Week of October 26, 2020

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Oct. 26, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...

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Oct. 23 COVID-19 Update: 15 New Cases, 185 Active Cases 600 Cumulative Cases
Oct23

Oct. 23 COVID-19 Update: 15 New Cases, 185 Active Cases 600 Cumulative Cases

The 15 new positive COVID-19 cases reported by Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Oct. 23 COVID-19 update increased the overall number of Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March to 600. positive COVID-19 result This week alone 136 Hopkins County residents received positive molecular COVID-19 test result. That’s 3 more county residents testing positive this week...

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Weather May Be Obstacle as Wildcats Team Tennis Prepares to Play Whitehouse in Bi-District Tuesday
Oct23

Weather May Be Obstacle as Wildcats Team Tennis Prepares to Play Whitehouse in Bi-District Tuesday

Wildcats Team Tennis is expected to have their hands full with bi-district opponent Whitehouse next week plus there is the weather to worry about. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez says plans call for the two teams to play their match Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Van. He adds there is a 60% chance of rain Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach Martinez says plan B calls for playing Wednesday at 9 a.m. at indoor courts at Texas High....

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