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
2022 Hopkins County Christmas CASA Cookie Walk Will Feature Treats From Local Bakers
Will Your Church Observe Stand Sunday? Did You Know You Can Generate Money For Lake Country CASA While Shopping Online An annual Hopkins County Christmas tradition, the CASA Cookie Walk, is returning this year and will feature some special treats. Another event a little soon, Stand Sunday, will happen Nov. 13. And, there are option for those who wish to donate to or become involved with CASA. CASA Cookie Walk The fundraiser for the...
4 SSHS Students Place At UIL Regional Congress
Four Sulphur Springs students placed in the UIL Regional Congress event held Nov. 10, 2022, in Pittsburg, including one who has qualified to compete at State and a second student who was named as a state alternate. SSHS logo Congress is an individual contest in a large group setting. It models the legislative process of democracy, specifically, the United States Congress. Within this mock legislative assembly competition, contestants...
Deputy Finds Fake ID, Suspected Marijuana, Synthetic Urine
2 Men Jailed On Warrants, 1 on Marijuana Charge November 11, 2022 – A sheriff’s deputy stopped to check on a motorist parked on the shoulder of I-30, but ended up finding a fake ID, suspected marijuana and synthetic urine; one person was taken into custody on a fraud charge as a result. A Naples man with two outstanding warrants allegedly gave a fake name and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine during an early...
Commander Bryan Crittendon and Corporal Robert Kerr Honored
Bryan Crittendon and Robert Kerr have been awarded the Congressional Veteran Commendation. In a ceremony held on Thursday November 10th, 2022, standing with other distinguished veterans, Crittendon and Kerr were received by Representative Pat Fallon. Both Veterans are members of the Hopkins County Marine Corp League. The ceremony was conducted at the Plano Flags of Honor in Plano, TX. The Plano East Rotary Club errects 1000+ American...
