Northeast Texas WDA Unemployment Rates Rose In June 2022, But Remain Lower Than June 2021 Rates
Jul27

Northeast Texas WDA Unemployment Rates Rose In June 2022, But Remain Lower Than June 2021 Rates

Unemployment in Northeast Texas Workforce Development area rose for the second consecutive month, but the June 2022 unemployment rates were still below June 2021 unemployment rates for all nine counties in the WDA. Franklin and Hopkins continued in June 2022 to have the lowest unemployment rates in NETWDA and both county’s 3.5% unemployment rates are still below the overall state unemployment rate of 4.4% for June 2022,...

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2022-2023 Back To School Events Planned At SSHS
Jul27

2022-2023 Back To School Events Planned At SSHS

The Sulphur Springs High School principal’s office today announced several back to school events planned to get SSHS students ready for the 2022-2023 school year. Events begin next week, and classes will begin on Aug. 17, 2022. Sulphur Springs High School main entrance First, SSHS administration reminds that all students should be verified in Skyward, making the new school year ready to roll. Any who have not verified and...

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Blood Sugar Woes in the Middle of the Night?
Jul27

Blood Sugar Woes in the Middle of the Night?

Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family and Community Health Agent If you have diabetes, you might have encountered the dreaded “dawn phenomenon.” If your blood sugar is higher when you wake up in the morning than when you went to bed, you may be experiencing this effect. Your body naturally releases certain hormones to stimulate the body prior to waking up (beginning around 4 a.m. in order to prepare...

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July 27 Chamber Connection: Stew Sponsorships Letters Go Out Next Week; Vendors Market, Cook Team Apps Available
Jul27

July 27 Chamber Connection: Stew Sponsorships Letters Go Out Next Week; Vendors Market, Cook Team Apps Available

Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Registration for the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, set for Oct. 22, is open. To register, go online to the Chamber’s website at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks, email [email protected] or call 903-885-6515. The cost to enter is $100 per stew pot, with $150 coming from the sponsor to pay for ingredients. This year, stew...

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2 Women Arrested On 1 Controlled Substance Charge Each
Jul26

2 Women Arrested On 1 Controlled Substance Charge Each

Two women were arrested by deputies over the past 4 days on 1 controlled substance charge each, according to arrest reports. Hillcrest Drive Traffic Stop Lesa Danielle Burns AKA Lisa Danielle Dick and Lesa Danielle Dick Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson stopped a Dodge Ram pickup at 6:33 a.m. July 22, 2022, on South Hillcrest Drive south of Houston Street for a defective tail light and an expired...

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Brashear Man Jailed On Deadly Conduct Charge
Jul26

Brashear Man Jailed On Deadly Conduct Charge

A 47-year-old Brashear man was jailed Monday, July 25, 2022, on a deadly conduct charge, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Turrentine and Sgt. Richard Greer responded at 3:20 p.m. Monday to check on Donnie Massey. As they arrived on the property they heard what sounded like a gunshot from the shop area. A man holding a pistol then appeared in the shop doorway. When Sgt. Greer ordered the man to...

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Dekalb Man Reported For Wandering Around Rest Stop Exposing Self To Passing Motorists, Arrested On Warrants
Jul26

Dekalb Man Reported For Wandering Around Rest Stop Exposing Self To Passing Motorists, Arrested On Warrants

Cumby Police arrested on warrants a Dekalb man reported for allegedly exposing himself to by-passers Monday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Jonathan Wayne Dalby Cumby Police Chief Jeff Hundley responded at the rest stop on the west side of Interstate 30 near mile marker 111 at 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, where he was told the man had been wandering around in black underwear, exposing himself to passersby. Hundley...

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TWC Receives $3.66 Million Award from U.S. Department of Labor for Apprenticeship Expansion
Jul26

TWC Receives $3.66 Million Award from U.S. Department of Labor for Apprenticeship Expansion

 July 26, 2022 TWC News Release AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will add new apprenticeship opportunities with $3.66 million in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grant is the seventh consecutive award from DOL to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Texas. “TWC continues our work expanding the availability of apprenticeship programs that benefit both employers and...

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Ribbon Cutting  Slated Aug. 1 At Prim Stadium For CHRISTUS Mobile Athletic Training Room
Jul26

Ribbon Cutting Slated Aug. 1 At Prim Stadium For CHRISTUS Mobile Athletic Training Room

Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 25, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic Open, Offering High Risk Maternity Care in Sulphur Springs By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur [email protected] Please Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting Please join the...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — July 18-24, 2022
Jul26

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report — July 18-24, 2022

Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of July 18-24, 2022, included: Arrests David Jeffus, 22 years of age, of Frankston was arrested on July 19, 2022, for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.Payne, Shannon, 47 years of age, of Mt. Pleasant was arrested on July 20, 2022, for failure to identify, duty on striking a fixture or highway...

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