Slaton Defeats Flynn In July 14 Republican Party Primary Runoff Election
Bryan Slaton has defeated incumbent Dan Flynn for the Republican Party nomination for State Representative, District 2. He will challenge Democratic candidate Bill Brannon in the November General Election. Bryan Slaton, at the Hopkins County President’s Day forum Slaton received 61.07 percent (9,757 votes) of the vote to Flynn’s 38.93 percent (6,221 votes) out of the 45 polling locations across Hopkins, Hunt and Van Zandt...
Hopkins County Results Of July 14 Party Primary Runoff Elections
Below are the unofficial final results of the July 14 party primary runoffs conducted in Hopkins County. Results reflect Hopkins County totals only. REPUBLICAN RUNOFF District 2 State Representative Slaton defeats Incumbent Flynn to challenge Brannon in November General Election. Slaton received 61.9% (11,605) of the vote to Flynn’s 38.1% (7,152) out of the 45 polling locations across Hopkins, Hunt and Van Zandt...
Hopkins County Update: 3 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported On July 14
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, reported that 3 new positive COVID-19 cases have been announced for Hopkins County. Local officials are requesting verification of addresses for two of the three new patients as they were listed only as Post Office boxes in Hopkins County. July 14 is the 6th consecutive day in which new COVID-19 patients have been reported for Hopkins County, and at least the...
Trading Post for July 14, 2020
For Sale: a 1972 1100 Massey Ferguson tractor. It has a two wheel drive, no cab, and needs some minor repairs. Make me an offer. 903-598-2235. ——————————————————————————————————————- FOR SALE: TO BE MOVED 1,000...
Administrators Outline The 2 Back To School Learning Options For SSISD Students In 2020-21 School Year
Parents Need To Complete Online Registration Soon, Will Be Asked To Select Full Time On-Campus Or Virtual Academy Schooling One of the big questions for educators and families has been what to expect for the 2020-2021 school year, which is still scheduled to begin on Aug. 18 for Sulphur Springs Independent School District students, with staff returning for professional development days on Aug. 6. SSISD Director of Curriculum Lisa...
Genealogical Society Lock-In Cancelled
The Genealogy Lock-In originally scheduled for Saturday, July 18th has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dinner Bell Menu for July 15, 2020
Meal distribution is still under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus. Grab and Go starts after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. CITY NATIONAL BANK is the Community Partner. MENU Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping Roasted Summer Squash Marinated Tomato Salad Watermelon, Blueberries and Feta (our country’s colors–red, white and blue) DINNER BELL cares about the people of...
Fall Transplants by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas If you haven’t already done so, this is the time to begin sowing seeds for fall transplants. According to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension by starting now, you can have pansies, calendulas, Johnny-jump-ups, flowering cabbage, lettuce and othe cool season transplants ready to plant in the garden in September or...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 07/06/2020 – 07/12/2020
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 27 citations and 28 warnings during this reporting period. Arrests: Weathers, Bobee, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 07/11/2020 on for Terroristic Threat of Family/Household. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 129 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations:
Commissioners Approve Infrastructure Grant, Solar Reinvestment Zone, Mental Health Transport Agreement
Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved resolutions Monday agreeing to give the county judge authority to sign off on documents granting a reinvestment zone for Pine Forest Solar LLC and to move forward with a grant that would provide some funding for county road improvements. Health insurance and a multi-agency mental health transports agreement were also approved by the commissioners court during the July 13, 2020 session....
