Governor Issues Another Executive Order Prohibiting Vaccine Mandates By Any Entity, Adds Issue To Special Session Agenda
October 11, 2021 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today again issued an executive order stating that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19. Governor Abbott also sent...
Hopkins County Corrections Officer Arrested In Connection With Investigation Into Discrepancy In Inmate Medication Counts
A Hopkins County corrections officer has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a discrepancy in inmate medication counts at Hopkins County jail, according to jail and sheriff’s reports. Toshia Marie Edmonson AKA Toshia Marie Lindsey (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum reported being contacted Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, by jail medical staff, who’d “noticed a discrepancy in the count of...
Como Woman Accused of Leaving Two Elementary-Aged Children Home Alone While She Drank, Vaped THC in Sulphur Springs
A 39-year-old Como woman was accused Sunday morning of leaving her two elementary-aged children home alone, while she was at a Sulphur Springs address consuming alcohol and vaping THC, sheriff’s deputies alleged in arrest reports. Holly Ann York AKA Holly Ann Allen (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was contacted at 12:19 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, when the Como woman’s 8-year-old and 6-year-old...
Savannah in the Morning Needs Your Help!
KRVA’s Savannah in the Morning show is asking for your help! Her family friend Steve needs a kidney. If you are interested in helping please visit: Kidney4Steve.org In 2017, Steve was diagnosed with a renal disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Basically, it’s scarring of the glomerulus (filters) in the kidneys. The disease progressed very slowly, but in 2021 it picked up speed which led to renal...
Celebrate Cooper Lake State Park’s Anniversary Oct. 15,16! Free Fun for Entire Family!
News ReleaseMedia Contact: Steve Killian, [email protected], 903-916-0211October 2 nd , 2021 Celebrate Cooper Lake State Park’s 25 th Anniversary and so much more during October!Cooper, TX— Fall may be the best time to experience a Texas State Park and Cooper Lake State Park is no exception! Making this October more special than most is the park’s 25 th Anniversary Celebration. Cooper Lake State Park was opened to the...
Courtesy Stop On SH 19 North To Check On A Motorist Resulted In A Felony Arrest
5 Others Arrested On Controlled Substance, Related Charges; Teen Jailed On Marijuana Charge What started off as a courtesy stop to check on a motorist in Birthright resulted in a felony controlled substance arrest, according to arrest reports. In unrelated incidents this week, a youth learned the consequences of having an illegal substance in a drug-free zone Friday, and at least four others were also booked into the county jail on...
Wine, Music Sampled At Main Street Uncorked Festival Saturday
Saturday afternoon’s weather donned mild and breezy, perfect for those planning to check out downtown and enjoy Main Street Uncorked Wine and Music Festival. The event kicked off at 1 p.m., and about 3:30 p.m. an estimated 300 had registered, half online in advance and half at the registration booth just off Davis Street, to stroll down Main Street, sample wine from area vineyards Oct 9. After a brisk pace as the event opened,...
Sulphur Springs Collaborating On Communications Grant Application
City Affirms Support of Ark-Tex, East Texas COGS’ Application For US EDA Build Back Better Challenge Grant Funding Sulphur Springs City Council this week approved two resolutions authorizing city staff to collaborate with other agencies in the county and across Northeast Texas in applying for regional grant funding during Tuesday evening’s meeting. AFG Communications Grant Resolution No. 1236 allows the city to join...
Refinancing Of 2 Bonds Projected To Save The City $214,000 Over 10 Years
A 2020-21 budget update, refinancing 2 bonds, continuation of the 2021 street improvement program, selection of a candidate to serve as city secretary starting in December, purchase of equipment for the street department and selection of a bid for paving Westwood Street were among the items Sulphur Springs City Council tackled as part of their regular October meeting agenda this week. Financial Update The unaudited numbers for the...
The 2021 ‘Walk to Remember’ Fundraising Walk Reaches Its Goal for Terrific Tuesdays!
This year’s turnout of walkers enjoyed beautiful weather, good music and great fellowship! The location raising the most money was Wesley House and Wesley Oaks, with a total of $2500 and represented by Activities Director Talisha Turner (at left) Coming in a close second was the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center which collected $2300 and was represented by Director Karon Weatherman. The Community Spirit Award was...
