FDA: Foundational Rule To Improve Traceability Of Contaminated Food Finalized
News Release — Nov. 15, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an unprecedented advancement in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food supply, whether sourced in the U.S. or abroad. The final rule establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack or hold...
Brashear Man Sentenced On Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child Charge
A 44-year-old Brashear man was sentenced by a Hopkins County jury Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, on a continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 years of age. John Robert Sievers Jr.(HCSO Jan. 7, 2022, jail photo) Jury selection was conducted Monday in the continuous sexual abuse of a young child trial of John Robert Sievers, Jr. The trial proceeded in the 8th Judicial District Court. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District...
Proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract For Construction Of Trusty Building Approved
The proposed guaranteed maximum price agreement for construction of a trusty building was approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court, readying the project for the start of construction in approximately 1 month. The Commissioners Court was asked to “consider and take appropriate action on the proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Amendment Number 1 to the construction manager-at-risk agreement with SEDALCO Construction...
Fruitvale Man Jailed On Felony DWI Charge
4 Others Booked On Misdemeanor Intoxication Charges A 38-year-old Fruitvale man was jailed on a felony DWI charge and four others were booked in on misdemeanor intoxication charges over the Nov. 11-13 weekend. SH 19 DWI Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Drew Fisher and Isaac Foley reported stopping a silver Chevrolet sedan at 11:42 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, for reckless driving, after first observing the vehicle tires...
Rep. Slaton Again Files Legislation To Designate Child Gender Modification As “Child Abuse”
News Release — Nov. 14, 2022 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2 filed legislation that, if passed, will bring an end to the practice of child gender modification in the State of Texas. Texas House District 2 Rep. Bryan Slaton HB 42 will designate genital removal surgeries, chemical castration, puberty blockers, and other sex change therapies as child abuse. Representative Slaton commented,...
Flu Vaccinations Encouraged Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Texas DSHS News Release — Nov. 14, 2022 Public Health flu monitoring indicates the Texas flu season kicked off a few weeks earlier than usual this year. That’s why the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages Texans to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and their families from flu as the holidays approach. “Vaccination remains our best defense against severe illness from flu, especially for more vulnerable...
Those Impacted By Nov. 4 Tornadoes Encouraged To Report Damage By Submitting iSTAT Surveys
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County, [email protected] Governor Greg Abbott today extended the State of Texas’ response and recovery efforts following severe storms across Northeast Texas throughout Friday and overnight into Saturday, Nov. 4-5, 2022. Last week, the Governor directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state...
Commissioners Renew 1 Local Disaster Declaration, Enact Another
Hopkins County Commissioners Court renewed one local disaster declaration for the damages resulting from Nov. 4 tornadoes, and enacted another due to “threat of disaster from the unprecedented levels of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling coming across the U.S. border from Mexico.” New Disaster Declaration Hopkins County Commissioners Court was asked during the regular court session Monday, Nov. 14,...
Christmas In Heritage Park Offered Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 2022
Hopkins County Historical Society will once again host Christmas in Heritage Park Saturdays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Items available in the Country Store, converted to a Christmas store for Christmas in the Park. A $3 fee is asked for everyone age 7 and older, but children ages 6 or younger will be admitted free to enjoy the old fashioned Christmas in the Park with their families at Heritage Park, 416 North...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Nov. 14 Agenda
Hopkins County Commissioners Court regular Nov. 14 meeting agenda Hopkins County Commissioners Court
