A&M-Commerce Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Program Earns Accreditation
Texas A&M University-Commerce News Release – Sept. 23, 2021 COMMERCE, Texas —The Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently announced that its Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is newly accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)is a...
3 Additional Hopkins County Residents Confirmed To Have Died From COVID
Fewer New COVID Cases, More Patients Recoveries Reported In Last Week The daily case counts reported are mixed with overall new cases declining and active case counts declining, each outpaced last week by recoveries for Hopkins County; unfortunately, three additional Hopkins County residents Wednesday were confirmed to have died from COVID-19. Fatalities Over the past 7 days, Texas Department of State Health Services has reported five...
TWC: Program Offers Free Child Care To Assist Parents Employed In Service Industry
Subsidized Child Care Program Expanded With Emphasis On Industries Hit Hardest By Pandemic AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission is providing extra help to the service industry, which was hit hard by the pandemic, by providing 12 months of free child care to low-income parents who are employed in the service industry. TWC has an existing child care subsidy program designed to assist low-wage workers in paying for the cost...
The Hopkins County Community Toiletry Drive A Success
The Hopkins County Community Toiletry Drive was a success, with more than 3,000 items as well as monetary donations contributed by individuals and businesses within the community, which will benefit individuals at all six rural county school districts in Hopkins County – Como-Pickton, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff, North Hopkins, Miller Grove and Cumby. Items donated to the Community Toiletry Drive “Thank you again for all you...
Traffic Stop Results In Foot Pursuit, Controlled Substance Arrest
A Van Sickle Street traffic stop resulted in a foot pursuit and controlled substance arrest Tuesday morning, while a State Highway 19 traffic stop late Tuesday night netted 4 grams of methamphetamine a man tried to discard when a deputy search his SUV. Two other men were also arrested Tuesday on controlled substance and related charges, and a teen got to spend the night in for having marijuana in the jail parking lot, according to...
Budget, Tax Rate, Utility Fees Receive Unanimous Approval From Sulphur Springs City Council
Ordinance Setting Master Fee Schedule Passes On 4-2 Vote Sulphur Springs City Council made short work of Tuesday evening’s special meeting, unanimously approving ordinances setting the budget, tax rate and utility fees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and one authorizing updated service credits. Ordinance No. 2783 establishing a master fee schedule passed on a 4-2 vote. Although public hearings were held for each, no members of the...
2021 John Chester Dutch-Oven Cook-off and Indian Summer Day is October 2 in Heritage Park
The John Chester Dutch Oven Cook-off will take place Saturday October 2, 2021 starting at 9 a.m in Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. The annual Cook-off will be part of the Park’s Indian Summer Day, lasting til 2pm. The event is hosted by the Hopkins County Historical Society. Parking is free and general admission into the Park is $3.00. Enjoy strolling around and viewing pioneer and artisan crafts and...
Thirteen Men Arrested On Felony Warrants Over Past Week By Local Authorities
Thirteen men were arrested on felony warrants by local authorities from Sept. 13-21, 2021, according to arrest and jail reports. Jacob Thomas Ramsey Sulphur Springs Police Officers Dustin Green and Sgt. Brandon Mayes spotted Jacob Thomas Ramsey walking at 9:18 a.m. Sept. 19, on the wrong side of Carter Street. They contacted him and conducted a records check. Communications operators advised the 26-year-old Sulphur Springs man had an...
Final Public Hearings For Budget, Tax Rate, Master Fee Schedule To Be Held At 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
Sulphur Springs residents will have one final opportunity Tuesday evening to voice any comments or concerns they may have regarding the proposed budget, reduced tax rate, service fees and schedules before the council considers making them officials. Unlike the regular meeting which was packed to include of a playground for Pacific Park and material for the College Street road improvement projec, among others, the Sulphur Springs City...
Lee Street Jamboree: Fun for the Entire Family
Last Saturday September 18th, was the annual Lee Street Jamboree in downtown Greenville. Families were all smiles as they grabbed some snacks to eat, and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Food trucks had everything from kettle corn popcorn and Kona ice to nachos, hamburgers, cheese fries, and even wine popsicles for mom and dad! Many of the unique vendors offered great deals that had people shopping until they dropped. Several vendors...
