Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Wellness Volunteers Recognized For Over 760 Hours Of Service
A group of dedicated local individuals were recognized Thursday for their service and impact as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Wellness Volunteers. The MWV program allows individuals who have a passion about health and wellness to share that passion with others via worksite wellness programs community events and other means. Texas AgriLife Extension Leadership Advisory Board reception Nov. 19, 2020, recognizing the Hopkins...
DSHS Offers Tips To Help Reduce Risk Of COVID-19 During The Holidays
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Texas enters the holiday season at a time when novel coronavirus is spreading rapidly and hospitalizations continue to rise throughout the state. The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing guidance on how to decrease the risk of spreading COVID-19 during the holidays. This year, DSHS recommends being safer by celebrating in person with the people who live in your household and...
Nov. 18 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 3 New Cases
Another Hopkins County resident was confirmed Nov. 18 to have died from COVID-19. according to Texas Department of State Health Services. Three additional new cases were also reported by Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Nov. 18 COVID-19 update. HC/SSEM Nov. 18 COVID-19 Update The HC/SSEM officials reported three additional Hopkins County residents have received lab-confirmed positive molecular...
THC Vape Pen, Marijuana Found During Highway 11 Traffic Stop
A THC vape pen and marijuana found during a State Highway 11 traffic stop Tuesday afternoon resulted in a felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley reported stopping Layne Reese at 2:23 p.m. November 17, 2020 for driving a Dodge 1500 pickup 86 miles per hour in a 60 mph speed zone. As he approached the truck, Sorley alleged smelling a marijuana odor. Reese reportedly told the...
Atmos Energy Provides Big Boost to PJC Early Childhood Education Students
Paris Junior CollegePublic Information Services Paris Junior College has received a $10,000 donation for early childhood education scholarships from Atmos Energy. The first-time partnership between PJC and Atmos will assist education students attending PJC in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs. “Through our Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, we proudly support the local school districts that nurture bright minds and...
Symphony League Auction 2020: The Official List
Click here to view the live feed on YouTube Here is the Official List of items up for grabs at the 2020 Symphony Auction. The auction will take place at the KSST Studios on November 21st, 2020. You can bid by phone [903-885-0700], and watch the audio live on YouTube. You can also listen to the live auction by tuning to KSST 1230 AM. Bidding starts at 6:00PM. Bodacious BBQ Dinner for 20-Pick up at restaurant Jay & Patty...
Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 144 Active Cases
Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in their Nov. 17 COVID-19 update reported 8 additional Hopkins County residents had received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 results. HC/SSEM Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update That increases the cumulative case count since to 766 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, according to the Nov. 17 COVID-19 update. Since there have been no...
Bogata Man Arrested On Violation Of Probation Warrant
A 39-year-old Bogata, Texas man was arrested on a violation of probation charge Nov. 16, and remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday, according to arrest and jail reports. Larry Carlton Johnson (HCSO jail photo) Larry Carlton Johnson was arrested in Red River County at 11 a.m. and transported by Red River County officers to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Nick Marney escorted Johnson into the jail, where he was booked at...
2020 CASA Cookie Walk Canceled, Donations Still Accepted To Benefit Children
Typically at this time of year, Lake Country CASA is gearing up for a holiday tradition, the CASA Cookie Walk. The annual fundraiser has been canceled this year, due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and in order to keep CASA’s children, and the many generous volunteers and community members who support CASA’s kids through their contributions to the Cookie Walk, as safe as possible. About CASA Many things have...
City Council Run-Off Election For Place 1 Called For Dec. 15
After canvassing the votes as presented, Sulphur Springs City Council approved a resolution calling for a City Council run-off election for Place 1 and setting dates for voting. Screen capture from the special noon meeting of Sulphur Springs City Council, conducted via Zoom and streamed on YouTube for public viewing Two places on the council drew no challengers; those seats easily went to Harold Nash Sr. and Oscar Aguilar. Nash was...
