Libertarian Lou Antonelli Seeking Texas 4th Congressional District Seat
A meet and greet was hosted over the weekend at The Magic Scoop in Sulphur Springs for Lou Antonelli, who is the Libertarian candidate running for Texas 4th Congressional District seat, a seat held by John Ratcliffe until he was confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. Lou Antonelli, Libertarian candidate for Texas 4th Congressional District Antonelli faces Democrat Russell Foster and Republican Pat Fallon, who currently...
Sept. 29 COVID-19 Update: 7 New Cases, 21 Recoveries, Update On Age Percentages
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported 7 new COVID-19 cases and 21 recoveries on Sept. 29. A breakdown of Hopkins County COVID-19 cases by age percentages was also provided by the Local Health Authority and the emergency management officials. positive COVID-19 result That’s three fewer cases than were reported on Monday, which included any new cases reported to HC/SSEM officials since their report...
Strides For Blue 122 On Their Walk To Dallas
The Strides For Blue 122 organization is making it’s way through Hopkins County on their journey from Mt. Pleasant to Dallas. The walking trip, a distance of 122 miles, is to educate, train and advocate for the prevention of PTSD and suicide for all First Responders, Veterans and their families. Their journey started on September 28th in Mount Pleasant and should take five days to reach Dallas. Supporters from all of the country...
3 Jailed On Controlled Substance Charges Monday
Three people were jailed on controlled substance charges Monday, Sept. 28, and 3 others on controlled substance or related charges from Sept. 25-28, according to arrest reports. Houston Street Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann and Sgt. Tanner Steward arrested 2 Sulphur Springs women around 7:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 on controlled substance charge. Carrie Elizabeth Vaughan(HCSO jail photo) The...
Grant Application To Pave Road Into Mine Received No Opposition At Meeting
The public meeting, conducted by the City of Sulphur Springs regarding a proposed grant application to help pave the road into the city-owned former Thermo/Luminant mine property, received no opposition. The city posted a public notice regarding the city’s intent to apply for $2,976,960 from the Economic Development Administration Program Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program, including CARES Act funding, to engineer...
Fort Worth Woman In Custody On Felony Warrant
A 22-year-old Fort Worth woman was in custody in Hopkins County Tuesday morning on a felony warrant, according to arrest reports. Jamie Louise Broglin (HCSO jail photo) Janie Louise Broglin was taken into custody in Tarrant County on the Hopkins County warrant. Tarrant County officials alerted Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Tarrant County jail Sept. 28 and took custody of the 22-year-old woman....
All Como-Pickton CISD Students To Return Oct. 12 To On-Campus Learning
All Como-Pickton CISD students will return to all on-campus learning, unless in quarantine, next month, CPCISD Superintendent Greg Bower announced Monday afternoon. Dr. Bower, in a letter to Eagle Parents, reports that “online learning for our students has not been successful.” “While a handful of students have shown to be successful working from home, the vast majority have not been. Many are at risk of either...
10 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 Recoveries reported Sept. 28 In Hopkins County
Ten new positive COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend, but there were also 11 recoveries reported Sept. 28 in Hopkins County, which reduced the overall number of coronavirus cases to 91, according to positive COVID-19 result That’s 39 Hopkins County residents who have received new positive novel coronavirus 2019 results in the last week and 107 so far this month; that’s the most new cases reported for Hopkins...
4 Arkansas Men Arrested On Controlled Substance, Marijuana Charges Following High Speed Chase
Four Arkansas men were arrested on controlled substance and marijuana charges following a high speed chase on Interstate 30 Saturday evening, according to arrest reports. Jesse J. Anderson and Aamir Devarious Williams (HCSO jail photos) Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde reported the Acura TL first caught his attention as it sped by on Interstate 30 at 100 miles per hour before 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020....
Early Voting Location Change, Election Grant Approved By Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioner Court made short work of the Sept. 28 meeting agenda, working through the entire agenda in 17 minutes. Among the items considered were an OSSF fee amendment, an early voting location change for the Nov. 3 elections, an elections assistance grant, inmate housing agreement with Rockwall County and a down payment on vehicles for the sheriff’s office. Early Voting Location Change Hopkins County...
