No Burn Ban; Krantz Listens; Commissioners Court Monday
Hopkins County Commissioners Court said no burn ban for the county at this time. The perpetual summer threat of a burn ban continues but with precipitation in the forecast for later this week, Commissioners did not impose a ban Monday morning during their regular session. Agri-Life Extension Agents report to Commissioners’ Court Monday Commissioners did hear a report on activities from County Extension Agents. Johanna Hicks told...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 29, 2018
DINNER BELL MENUAugust 29, 2018 Community Sponsor: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Here Comes The Comfort Food! Chicken Pot Pie Oven Roasted Vegetables Garden Salad Biscuits and Butter Cake and Strawberries Lemon Cottage Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) We have the ice in the cups and the tea/water ready to pour. Relax, get out of the heat, and enjoy some good company at The Dinner Bell. Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the...
Jasso Arrested in Louisiana
Sunday afternoon in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Law Enforcement found Lettie Delores Mosqueda Jasso, a former part-time clerk in the Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Office, hiding under a stairwell at an apartment complex. Jasso was wanted on 20 warrants in Hopkins County after a regular internal office audit of court records found discrepancies. Jasso is wanted for Tampering with Government Documents by Public Servant and...
Senior Summer Olympics an Over the Top Success!
According to local Sr’s Center Director Karon Weatherman, over 200 Seniors signed up to participate in the fun and games held on August 23, 2018 at The Roc in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In addition to the competitors, friends and family members who came to cheer on contestants found an atmosphere of laughter and fellowship. Dr. Health E. Hound was among surprise visitors. Several Seniors enjoyed free massages by trained therapists...
Meal A Day Menu: August 27th-31st
Meal A Day Menu August 27 – August 31 Monday Cheese Hamburgers Lettuce Tomato Onion Pickles Chips Tuesday Sweet and Sour Chicken Bed of White Rice Egg Rolls Chinese Vegetables Wednesday Rope Sausage/Sauerkraut Black Eyed Peas Green Tomato Relish Corn Bread Thursday Chicken Noodle Casserole Broccoli Pickled Beets Roll Friday Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos Lettuce Tomato and Onions Refried Beans Chips and...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Takes Bronze Bracket Championship With Three Saturday Wins
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team captured the championship in the Bronze Bracket at the Tyler ISD Volleyball Tournament with three wins Saturday. To win the title, the Lady Cats had to win tough back to back matches just to qualify for the championship game. The Lady Cats opened play Saturday with a 2-0 win over Brownsboro by the score of 25-17 and 25-18. The Lady Cats never trailed in either match and jumped out to an 11-2 lead...
Hopkins County EMS AMBUS, MPV4-01, Attends City of Rockport TX Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event
East Texas very own local EMS responders Hopkins County EMS AMBUS “MPV4-01” which served during Hurricane Harvey marked the anniversary by attending the City of Rockport and Aransas County Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event – “Onward”. The event was to honor the community and first responders for their efforts during and after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Aransas County. Dignitaries in attendance were US Congressman Michael...
Local Man Arrested for Assault of Public Servant
When stopped by a Sulphur Springs Police officer for riding a bicycle without a headlight, Anthony Glen Ross, 53, of Sulphur Springs, was uncooperative, combative, and fled the officer. The officer had attempted a pat down for weapons. Ross evaded on foot at first and then began to fight when the officer sought to restrain him. Ross continued to resist forcing the officer to draw and deploy his Tazer, which had no effect on Ross. He...
Three Arrested for Burglary of Habitation; Charged with Organized Criminal Activity
Alberto Escobedo, 17, of Sulphur Springs was walking away from the residences that Sulphur Springs Police officers had been called to regarding a burglary in progress. Several witnesses identified Escobedo as a part of the burglary. Escobedo, who said he was the look-out identified two others involved following questioning at the police station. Alberto Escobedo, 17, of Sulphur Springs Escobedo named Irving Vazquez-Ramirez, 17 of...
Lady Cats Defeat Caddo Mills; Return to Tyler Tourney Saturday
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team won a road match at Caddo Mills, 3-0 Friday afternoon (August 24). The score was 25-15, 25-18 and 25-20. In set one, after trailing the Lady Foxes, 1-0 the Lady Cats took charge and never trailed again. Their largest lead was ten points. In the second set, the Lady Cats started slowly and trailed by three points on two occasions. They eventually tied the set at 12-12 and then never trailed again in...
