Three HOSA Members Advance To State Competition
The Sulphur Springs High School Chapter of HOSA Future Health Professionals organization has 111 members, 29 of whom competed at the area contest. Three HOSA members recently were notified that they were advancing to the state contest. At the Area Spring Leadership Conference, Kate Monk won first place honors and Alex Botello second place honors in the in the Speaking Skills competition. Harley Speed also won first place honors in the...
New Hopkins County Of Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Announced
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce announced in January that Lezley Brown will be resigning her position at the Chamber in the middle of April. The Board of Directors began their selection process and late Thursday morning, March 4, announced their final candidate. Butch Burney will assume the role of president/CEO of the Hopkins County Chamber in April. Butch Burney Burney is a native resident who, with his wife Karen, have...
Ecstasy Pill Located During Early Morning Traffic Stop
An ecstasy pill located during an early morning traffic stop resulted in one felony arrest, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley stopped De Shaun Keith Denmark for speeding in a Jeep Liberty at 1:45 a.m. March 4 on Gilmer Street. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, a reddish pink pill later identified as Ecstasy weighing less than one gram was located, Whaley alleged in arrest reports....
‘Recognition for Accomplishments Presented to Judy Moore, Retiring Director of Hopkins County Community Chest
Judy Moore, Mayor John Sellers, Councilmen H.B. Nash and Ron Smedley In 2009, following three decades of military service, Judy Moore came on board the Hopkins County Community Chest as Director. Since that time, Moore has implemented needed changes a little at a time as the county’s population has grown and the community has evolved. Through constant networking and seeking avenues to expand services, Moore’s diligent and...
Four Arrested On Felony Warrants
Local authorities arrested four people on felony warrants in the last three days, according to arrest reports. Mile Marker 120 Traffic Stop Mark Dale Schunatz Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney stopped a white and gold Lexus ES300 at just before 11 p.m. March 1 on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120 for defective license plate lights. A records check showed showed why Mark Dale Schunatz likely appeared nervous...
6 Jailed On Possession Charges
At least 6 people have been jail on possession charges this week, three as a result of traffic stops and three on warrants, according to arrest reports. Gilmer Street Traffic Stop Elizabeth Louise Willis and Orenthal Clifton Brown Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro stopped a black Honda about 8:20 p.m. Monday, March 1 for a traffic violation. The driver reportedly showed nervous tendencies. A search of the car allegedly...
Wildcats Golfer Kip Childress is Headed to ETBU to Play Golf
Wildcats’ golfer Kip Childress, a four year member of the varsity, signed a letter of intent Wednesday to attend East Texas Baptist University and play golf. Childress is the son of Kris and Lisa Childress. The signing event was well attended by Childress’ family and friends at the SSHS Multipurpose Building. Childress says he and ETBU found each other through the NCSA (Next College Student Athlete) recruiting network. He...
TEA Releases Updated Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Operational Restrictions – Including Use Of Masks At Schools
Before students and school district personnel get too excited about Executive Order GA-34 issued Tuesday which lifts the mask mandate and operational restrictions in Texas starting March 10, they will want to note that GA-34 provides TEA with the legal authority to publish requirements for the operation of public school systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. TEA Wednesday afternoon, March 3, updated the “School Year 2020-2021...
DHHS: Child Care Workers, School Personnel Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccines
The Texas Department of State Health Services today notified all vaccine providers that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration. Last night, DSHS received a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services directing states to expand eligibility to include people who work in school and child care operations. The federal directive defined the people eligible as “those who work...
Masks Still Required At CHRISTUS Facilities, Per CDC Guidelines
Although Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday announced GA-34 which lifts face mask mandates and occupancy limits for businesses starting March 10, those planning to visit medical facilities, particularly CHRISTUS Health facilities, on or after next Wednesday should still be prepared to wear a face mask. CHRISTUS Health, around 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 reported the state-wide lifting of the face mask mandate on March 10 does not...
