What to do with Tires?
Spring is here, and ‘Spring Cleanup’ is coming soon. By ‘Spring Cleanup’ we mean the annual chance for residents of Hopkins County to take certain waste materials to locations in Hopkins County for disposal. Neither the City or County cleanup events will accept tires. So… what to do? Landfill KSST also contact the local Republic Landfill in Campbell, TX. They will not accept any tires under any...
Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved
A 381 agreement was approved for D6, Inc., along with contracts for legal research resources and construction of a trusty housing facility, and other items this week. 381 Agreement Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting this week approved a 381 agreement for D6, Inc., providing a tax incentive for the company to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs, Texas and expand their...
Approximately 50 Venders, Agencies Will Offer Free Health Screenings, Information April 5 At 55+ Health Fair
A 55+ Health Fair will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs’ Recreational Outreach Center (The ROC), 115 Putman St. “We will have lots of booths, giveaways and screenings that will be free for you to take advantage of,” said Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center program and marketing director. 55+ Health Fair will be held April 5, 2022, at First Baptist...
March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events Include Golf Tournament, School-Focused Lunch & Learn, Kids Kingdom Rehab Project, Marketing Seminar By Butch Burney Golfers have until noon Friday to enter the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. The morning tee time is...
Hopkins Rains Retired School Personnel will meet Tuesday, April 12 for the Program Maisey Bass and the Orphan Train Movement
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel will meet Tuesday, April 12 at 10:00 am Location: The ROC, 115 Putman St., Sulphur Springs All retired school employees in the area are invited & encouraged to attend. PROGRAM: “Maisey” Bass & the Orphan Train Movement Presenter: Gail Garmon Gail Garmon, a retired teacher, will portray Marietta Lowry Bass, nicknamed “Maisey.” She was an amazing woman! From 1918 to...
Texas Rangers Seek Assistance In Locating Homicide Suspect
March 29, 2022 DPS NEWS RELEASE Erath County – Texas Rangers are investigating a homicide that occurred in Dublin, Texas on March 27, 2022, and need your assistance locating a suspect. Jesus Manuel Deleon Preliminary investigation indicates that a female was shot and killed in the 400 Block of West Valley Street, in Dublin, Texas, on March 27, 2022. The suspect, Jesus Manuel Deleon, is 60 years old, approximately 5’08” tall and 180...
Deputies Arrest Three On Felony Warrants In 2 Days
Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men on felony warrants in two days, according to arrest and jail reports. I-30 West Traffic Stop Tremont Akeem Davis AKA Tre Davis (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley reported stopping a Nissan Altima at 2:58 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, on the north Interstate 30 service road near Interstate 30 mile marker 131 for an expired registration. Upon...
USFDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose Of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines For Ages 50 And Up And Immunocompromised Individuals
Today (March 28, 2022), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series. This makes a second booster dose of both vaccines available...
County To Roll Over Funds Left In FY 2021 Road And Bridge Fund To Precincts For 2022
Sulphur Bluff Resident Complains of Unsafe Road Conditions Near His Residence Hopkins County had a little bit of money left over in the Road and Bridge Fund Balance from fiscal year 2021 that the four Precinct Commissioners will be able to use during the 2022 fiscal year. One county resident told commissioners he would like to Precinct 3 repair what he considers unsafe road conditions near his home. Budget Amendment County Auditor...
Commissioners Court Approves 4 Truck Bids, John Deere Purchase
Four different truck bids were approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court, leaving the decision of which truck and bid to the individual department head. A used John Deere, was also among the items approved during the regular Commissioners Court meeting Monday morning, March 28, 2022. Truck Bids The county received four bids for six pickups, each different, including different trucks. County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook and HCSO...
