Proposed Budget Includes 2 Percent Pay Increase For All Hopkins County Employees, Elected Officials
Sulphur Springs, TX – August 10, 2020 – Hopkins County Commissioners Court are proposing a “very conservative” budget, which would include a 2 percent pay increase for all county employees and elected officials. No increase to the overall tax rate is planned. The property tax rate as proposed will still be $0.624892. This is figured based on Senate Bill 2, which changed some factors in the way tax rates are...
Aug. 10 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 5 Recoveries Among Hopkins County Residents
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 announced the state had notified local emergency management officials of 3 new positive COVID-19 cases and 5 recoveries for Hopkins County. positive COVID-19 result That’s 50 new positive COVID-19 cases and 48 patient recoveries reported so far in August, following the 89 new cases and 48 recoveries reported in July for Hopkins County. That’s brings the overall total...
Geoffrey Stewart Awarded Janie Crump Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Bessonett, Allen Receive Danforth ‘I Dare You’ Award; Civic Center Manager Recognized For Support Of 4-H, Extension Hopkins County Extension Agents Johanna Hicks and Mario Villarino during Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning recognized five youth Monday morning for their outstanding achievements and contributions to 4-H and honored one local supporter of 4-H and Extension programs. One students received the...
Saltillo Woman Arrested On Trafficking Of West Texas Youth Charge
August 10, 2020 – A 43-year-old Saltillo woman was arrested on a trafficking of a youth charge Sunday night, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Romany Michael Ruble, who is also known as Romany Michael Cathey, is accused of picking up a runaway in West Texas approximately 1 week ago. Ruble had a prior acquaintance with the teen. Ruble then allegedly transported the minor to Hopkins County, where she allegedly...
Dickinson Man Jailed Following Vehicle Pursuit, Manhunt
A 30-year-old Dickinson man was jailed Saturday evening following a vehicle pursuit that turned into a manhunt, according to sheriff’s reports, Christopher Danie hou Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd reported responding to a disturbance on Church Street Aug. 8. Upon contact with the man, he was found to be wanted. He drove off in a pickup, with police pursuing behind him. The chase continued into Hopkins County. Hopkins...
Pat Fallon Receives Republican Nomination For Congressional District 4
August 8, 2020 – Pat Fallon of Prosper received the Republican Party’s nomination for Congressional District 4 Saturday. Fallon replaces John Ratcliffe on the Nov. 3 ballot. Ratcliffe resigned the position upon being confirmed in May as the director of national intelligence. Pat Fallon, Congressional District 4 Republican nominee In order to be considered, a candidate had to be nominated by one of the county or precinct...
3 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Recoveries Reported For Hopkins County On Aug. 8
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, announced the state had notified local emergency management officials of 3 new positive COVID-19 cases, and 6 recoveries for Hopkins County. That marks the seventh straight day in which new positive results have been reported for Hopkins County, for a total of 47 new COVID-19 cases and 43 patient recoveries reported so far in August. That’s a total of 199 cases and...
Hopkins County GOP Hosts Executive Meeting To Select Republic Nomination For Congressional District 4
Hopkins County this afternoon will host a special election this afternoon, with Republican delegates from across Northeast Texas choosing who will represent the party on the November ballot. Candidates for the Republican nomination for 4th Congressional District of Texas introduce themselves. Approximately 150 Republican delegates and officials, candidates and guests are anticipated to fill Hopkins County Civic Center when the doors...
SSHS Back To School Device Prep Slated Aug. 24-28
Sulphur Springs High School students should plan to visit the campus on their designated day Aug. 24-28 to have their device updated. SSHS device prep applies to all students, both those opting for the virtual academy and those attending face-to-face classes on campus. All virtual academy students are asked to report to the school to return their devices to school sometime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. either Aug. 24 or Aug. 25. Students...
Monday Designated For Yantis ISD Schedule, Technology Pick Up
Monday has been designated for Yantis ISD schedule pick up. Middle and High School students may visit the school during a designated time to pick up their schedules. School officials note that the schedules in the Parent Portal online are not the finished schedules. These tasks will be conducted a bit differently this year due to COVID-19. The pick up will be conducted as a drive-through event on Aug. 10. Students must remain in the...
