Geoffrey Stewart Awarded Janie Crump Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Bessonett, Allen Receive Danforth ‘I Dare You’ Award; Civic Center Manager Recognized For Support Of 4-H, Extension Hopkins County Extension Agents Johanna Hicks and Mario Villarino during Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning recognized five youth Monday morning for their outstanding achievements and contributions to 4-H and honored one local supporter of 4-H and Extension programs. One students received the...
Saltillo Woman Arrested On Trafficking Of West Texas Youth Charge
August 10, 2020 – A 43-year-old Saltillo woman was arrested on a trafficking of a youth charge Sunday night, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Romany Michael Ruble, who is also known as Romany Michael Cathey, is accused of picking up a runaway in West Texas approximately 1 week ago. Ruble had a prior acquaintance with the teen. Ruble then allegedly transported the minor to Hopkins County, where she allegedly...
Most Area School Districts Starting Classes in August
Here’s a list of 2020 school start dates around our area: Mr. Vernon ISD Aug 6 Como-Pickton CISD Aug 10 Commerce ISD Aug 11 Campbell ISD Aug 11 Yantis ISD Aug 13 Miller Grove ISD Aug 13 Cumby ISD Aug 13 Cooper ISD Aug 13 Rains Emory ISD Aug 13 Saltillo ISD Aug 17 Sulphur Bluff ISD Aug 18 North Hopkins ISD Aug 19 Sulphur Springs ISD Sept 1...
Dickinson Man Jailed Following Vehicle Pursuit, Manhunt
A 30-year-old Dickinson man was jailed Saturday evening following a vehicle pursuit that turned into a manhunt, according to sheriff’s reports, Christopher Danie hou Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd reported responding to a disturbance on Church Street Aug. 8. Upon contact with the man, he was found to be wanted. He drove off in a pickup, with police pursuing behind him. The chase continued into Hopkins County. Hopkins...
Scholarships Awarded To Future Educators
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel recently presented two Hopkins County high school graduates with $500 scholarships. Nancy Barton Moore presents a $500 scholarship to Sulphur Springs High School graduate, Grayson McClure and a $500 scholarship to Como-Pickton High School graduate, Diana Gallegos. The scholarships were awarded by the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel to a graduating senior who will be seeking a degree in...
Aug. 10-14 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Senior Citizens Center continues to be closed due to COVID-19, Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Aug. 10-14, 2020, Meal A Day menu for includes: Monday – Rope Sausage, Red Beans and Rice, Okra and Tomatoes, and Hush Puppies Tuesday – Oven Baked Omelet, Slice of Ham, Orange Slices and Blueberry Muffins Wednesday – Sloppy Joe...
Pat Fallon Receives Republican Nomination For Congressional District 4
August 8, 2020 – Pat Fallon of Prosper received the Republican Party’s nomination for Congressional District 4 Saturday. Fallon replaces John Ratcliffe on the Nov. 3 ballot. Ratcliffe resigned the position upon being confirmed in May as the director of national intelligence. Pat Fallon, Congressional District 4 Republican nominee In order to be considered, a candidate had to be nominated by one of the county or precinct...
Hopkins County Records Aug. 8, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses (filed July 6-Aug. 6, 2020) Stephanie Leigh Dupree and Mark Andrew PattersonFernando Jimenez Huerta to Angela Azenete DeJesusErnest Lee Ponder and Joanna Lynn FouseKeenan Marcello Miller and Brooke T. Thomas WilliamsDakota Griffin Graham and Rebecca Blake CarrollElmer Steven Moreno and Leydie Stephanie FrancoRandy Alan Palmer and Sarah Michelle SmithScott Lee Belle and Delores Annette ClarkJohn Oud...
3 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Recoveries Reported For Hopkins County On Aug. 8
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, announced the state had notified local emergency management officials of 3 new positive COVID-19 cases, and 6 recoveries for Hopkins County. That marks the seventh straight day in which new positive results have been reported for Hopkins County, for a total of 47 new COVID-19 cases and 43 patient recoveries reported so far in August. That’s a total of 199 cases and...
Hopkins County GOP Hosts Executive Meeting To Select Republic Nomination For Congressional District 4
Hopkins County this afternoon will host a special election this afternoon, with Republican delegates from across Northeast Texas choosing who will represent the party on the November ballot. Candidates for the Republican nomination for 4th Congressional District of Texas introduce themselves. Approximately 150 Republican delegates and officials, candidates and guests are anticipated to fill Hopkins County Civic Center when the doors...
