Hopkins County Unemployment Goes Up But Still Below Texas Average
October 5, 2023 – In the latest report from August 2023, Hopkins County posted an unemployment rate of 3.8%, compared to a rate of 3.7% in July 2023. The new August number is and increase as well over one year ago as the August 2022 rate came in at 3.3%. Hopkins County continues to have the lowest unemployment rate in our nine-county region which includes the counties of Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Lamar, Morris, Red River and...
Biden Administration Approves $9 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness
October 5, 2023 – President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he approved $9 billion in student loan forgiveness that will affect 125,000 student loan borrowers. That amount equals approximately $72,000 per borrower and is a result of the administration’s changes to several programs including the income-driven repayment plans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The breakdown of the total $9 billion dollars...
SSHS Wildcat Tennis Takes Second in District
Congratulations are in order for the Wildcat Tennis team! The SSHS Wildcat tennis team took 2nd place in district this week and will now advance the playoffs next week! Malachi Negrete and Ian Westlund, both juniors, won in doubles for the boys. Stori Shropshire, sophomore, and Anna-Claire Newsom, freshman, won in singles for the girls. They play Kilgore at Lindale High School tennis courts on Monday, October 9 at 9:30...
Pen of 3 Success For Fourteen Sulphur Springs FFA Members
This past weekend the 3rd Annual Pen of 3 Commercial Heifer Show was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Pictured on the left is Catherine Starzyk who won the Senior Herdsman award. She was interviewed in front of two judges and answered questions about her pen of heifers. Pictured on the right is Kohen Moss who was the Open Division Champion. Fourteen Sulphur Springs FFA Members showed and sold a pen of heifers. They...
The Ninth Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament is Coming up November 4th, 2023
The Ninth Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, beginning with registration at 9:00AM. Play starts at 9:30AM. The event will take place at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds go toward Bibles for Sulphur Bluff graduating Seniors. Early registration is open until October 24th, 2023, at $10.00 a person. After October 24th, registration is $25.00 per...
Hopkins County Records – August 2023
Report of Marriage Documents for Hopkins County 8/11/23 Thru 8/17/23 Jason Eddie Adcock and Jennifer Ann Mars Jesse James Lee Brown and Cassity Leeann Egan Jacob Adam Crawford and Samantha Nicole Pitts Cody J Lewis and Kendra Lee Diehl Joseph Chance Loraine and Brittany Ranee Perry Octavio Machado and Joseline Guzman Anthony William Mowrer and Madison Mackenzie Beard Johnathan Mikel Simpson and Brooklyn Lyric Martin Land Deed...
Paris Junior College Employees are on Hand to Help Students With Testing Preparation
October 3, 2023 – PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Testing Proctor Cathey Martin, left, helps Presley Hurley set up her computer and get ready to take her entrance tests. Proctor Cathey Martin and Presley Hurley
Fire Event Encourages Young Women to Explore a Career in Wildland Firefighting
October 2, 2023 – PALO PINTO, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the third annual Sisters in Fire event Sept. 30 at Worth Ranch, a Longhorn Council BSA property. Thirty-five young women between the ages of 13 and 18 from 22 Texas counties and one Oklahoma county attended the event. “The Sisters in Fire program was created to introduce young women to wildland firefighting and natural resource careers,” said Emily...
Barbara Bush Primary Will Host a Halloween Carnival October 6th
October 2, 2023 – Barbara Bush Primary School invites Students and Family to their Annual Halloween Carnival Friday, October 6, 2023, beginning at 5:30pm, at the Barbara Bush Primary Campus. You can expect Carnival Games, a Silent Auction, snacks, and more. Cost is $1 for two tickets, $5 for ten tickets, and $10 for an unlimited wristband. Barbara Bush Halloween Carnival
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 09-25-2023 – 10-01-2023
Arrests: Wilson, Brandi, 49 years of age, of Mt. Vernon, was arrested on 09-30-2023 for Criminal Trespass and Public Intoxication. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 85 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 24 citations and 17 warnings during this reporting period.
