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Fourth New COVID-19 Case Reported For Hopkins County Tuesday Evening
May26

Fourth New COVID-19 Case Reported For Hopkins County Tuesday Evening

Hopkins County Has Had 21 Total Cases For the second time Tuesday, Hopkins County Emergency Management Team announced another COVID-19 case in Hopkins County, that’s the fourth new COVID-19 case announced Tuesday. That brings the total of COVID-19 cases for Hopkins County to 21 since mid-March. County Judge Robert Newsom, at 4 p.m. today, reported the county had three new COVID-19 cases. At 8:30 p.m., the county judge reported...

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Different Types of Aid Available to Paris Junior College Students
May26

Different Types of Aid Available to Paris Junior College Students

Summer I scholarship deadline approaches While remote registration for summer and fall 2020 classes continue at Paris Junior College, students have several financial aid options available, from regular sources and special assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Graduating high school students are eligible for a scholarship covering tuition for one Summer I or Summer II class. Those wishing to take a Summer I class must apply by...

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Hopkins County At 20 Cases Of COVID-19, Including 3 New Cases
May26

Hopkins County At 20 Cases Of COVID-19, Including 3 New Cases

Some Of New Cases Reported May 26 Are In Homes Where There have Already Been Cases Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom reported 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, putting the total for Hopkins County at 20 cases of COVID-19 since midMarch in Hopkins County. Of the 20 patients, 6 individuals have recovered, and the rest are still being treated for coronavirus. “To my knowledge, they are at home. Some are in homes where there have...

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Atmos Is Offering Options For Customers Experiencing Financial Hardships
May26

Atmos Is Offering Options For Customers Experiencing Financial Hardships

Atmos Energy is offering options to help natural gas customers experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Atmos Energy offers assistance for those experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19 “To help those experiencing financial hardship, we have temporarily suspended natural gas disconnections for non-payment and offer payment installment plans. In addition, financial help is available through local...

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Contract Approved To House Federal Inmates at Hopkins County Jail
May26

Contract Approved To House Federal Inmates at Hopkins County Jail

Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning approved a temporary contract with the US Marshals Service to house federal inmates at Hopkins County jail. The contract is for 150 days and would allow up to 30 federal inmates to be housed at the county jail at a rate of $60 a day. During the contract period, a survey will be conducted to see what the actual rate would be if county is offered a full-time contract, Hopkins County...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Court To Consider Bridge Funding Agreements With TxDOT
May25

Hopkins County Commissioners Court To Consider Bridge Funding Agreements With TxDOT

Hopkins County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday this week, instead of the usual Monday due to Memorial Day. Among items on the May 26 agenda is a motion to approve the general form of two draft advance funding agreements with TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) for “Off-System Bridge Replacement On CR 1152 At Big Creek (542-1) And On CR 4714 At Crooks Creek (584-1) In Hopkins County.” A resolution to perform...

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Passenger In A Vehicle Involved In Fatal Crash Jailed On Unrelated Warrant
May25

Passenger In A Vehicle Involved In Fatal Crash Jailed On Unrelated Warrant

Sulphur Springs Police arrested a 42-year-old Minnesota man on an outstanding Bexar County warrant Sunday morning. The Minneapolis man was reportedly a passenger in a vehicle involved in the fatal crash on Interstate 30 early Sunday, according to police reports. Victor Hampton (HCSO jail photo) An officer contacted the 42-year-old Minneapolis man at a Gilmer Street business around 7 a.m. May 24, about the a major crash, according to...

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Complaint Of Suspected Narcotic Use Around Kids Results In Arrest
May25

Complaint Of Suspected Narcotic Use Around Kids Results In Arrest

A complaint of suspected narcotic use around kids at an Atkins Street apartment complex resulted in a Sulphur Springs man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge and warrants, according to police reports. James Earl Galloway (HCSO jail photo) Upon arrival at 3:23 p.m. May 23, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman contacted a 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man. Hoffman alleged there were kids who could immediately smell a...

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2 New COVID-19 Cases in Hopkins County Reported On Memorial Day
May25

2 New COVID-19 Cases in Hopkins County Reported On Memorial Day

Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 10 a.m. Memorial Day reported 2 new positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County. “We have been waiting on these results since the day before yesterday. These two new cases are in isolation in a home with a family that already had it,” said Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. That brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County since midMarch to 17 cases, 13 of them...

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Young Cancer Patient Gets a Memorable Trip Home with Large Motorcycle Escort
May25

Young Cancer Patient Gets a Memorable Trip Home with Large Motorcycle Escort

About 300 motorcycle riders from across North Texas showed up in Sulphur Springs to serve as an impromptu “escort” for a young cancer survivor heading home from Children’s Hospital, Dallas on Sunday May 23, 2020. The child’s dad had placed a post on Facebook, asking if anyone would like to ride along with them on May 23, and expected only a few friends if any, because of a forecast of rain. A surprise awaited...

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