Hopkins County Schools Invited to Apply for Gillis Foundation Grants
Although the deadline for applications for Grants to Schools is December 20, 2018, the application is online and ready to be completed by schools in Hopkins County that desire to apply for one of the 2019 grants from the John and Deborah Gillis Foundation. Information regarding application has been sent to each school district. A total of $100,000 in grants over a three-year period will be awarded annually to qualifying schools to...
Local Man Arrested for DWI 3rd or More After Narrowly Missing Police Officer
A Sulphur Springs Police Officer saw Curtis Lee Reynolds, 56, of Sulphur Springs, almost strike an officer with emergency lights activated. Reynolds was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more, a Felony 3, and is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $15,000 bond. When Reynolds narrowly missed the officer, the officer that observed the incident activated his emergency lights and siren in an attempt to stop Reynolds. Reynolds...
Peggy Rial of Mesquite Crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic, Five Local Contestants Provided Strong Competition
The 2018 Ms Texas Senior is Peggy Purves Rial of Mesquite, Texas. She has competed in the Pageant for the last 12 years. She was crowned on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Tyler by outgoing Ms. Texas Senior Classic Patsy Roan Crist of Cumby, Texas, former Ms. Hopkins County Sr. 2017. Peggy Rial of Mesquite, the new Ms. Teas Senior Classic Patsy Crist gave up her crown following a whirlwind year of appearances representing the State of...
Flash Flood Watch Continues Until Noon Sunday
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas and northeast Texas, including the counties of Fannin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Lamar, and Rains. Until noon CDT today (Sunday, September 23, 2018). Additional areas of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through the morning. Additional rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible. Conditions are favorable for...
State Candidate Forum Focuses on Public Education
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel are sponsoring a candidate forum focused on Public Education at Sulphur Springs City Hall, October 9th. The event features candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Texas District 2 State Senator, and Texas District 2 Representative. A meet the candidates begins at 5:30 and candidates will speak in turn beginning at 6 p.m. Each candidate will be given 10 minutes to present their views regarding public...
Dinner Bell Menu For September 26, 2018
Dinner Bell September 26, 2018 The Dinner Bell Ministry remembers Herman and Ova Lee Goldsmith for their devotion to Hopkins County Menu: Shepherd’s Pie Mediterranean Carrots Hot Rolls and Butter Garden Salad Do Nothing Cake Pineapple Cottage Dessert Rain or shine the Dinner Bell volunteers are waiting for you! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see...
Houston Named 2018 PJC Distinguished Alumnus
W. Robert “Bob” Houston, Ed.D., has been selected as the 2018 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. “Dr. Houston has been recognized as an innovator and pioneer in the field of education during a prestigious career at the University of Houston’s College of Education and we are honored to celebrate his accomplishments,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. The award will be presented on Saturday, November 10, during the...
Lady Cats Drop District Opener in Royse City
Not a good start to district play for the #24 ranked Lady Cats’ volleyball team as they dropped their district opener at Royse City Friday (September 21), 3-1. The Lady Cats got off to a good start in set one and at one point led, 10-6. The Lady Bulldogs tied it at 12-12 and then dominated the rest of the set to take it 25-19. The second set, perhaps the key one, was one that got away from the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats played...
Sulphur Springs City Council Special Meeting Set for September 25, 2018
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 6:00 p. m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2727, the appropriations ordinance for the City of Sulphur Springs for FY 2018-19. Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of...