County Personnel Policies Regarding CDLs, Travel, Longevity and Holiday Pay
Nov30

County Personnel Policies Regarding CDLs, Travel, Longevity and Holiday Pay

Hopkins County Commissioners Court County employees will want to note of at least six personnel policy changes Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved earlier in the week. Adopted were amended, update or new policies regarding commercial driver’s license and certification pay, holiday and longevity pay, uniform budgets, health incentive programs, and mileage and traveling. “There’s a number of changes, some are...

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Wildcats Basketball Suffer First Loss
Nov30

Wildcats Basketball Suffer First Loss

Wildcats Get First Loss on Season Record, Port Allen, La. Wins, 60-50 in Duncanville Hoopfest Someone noted a long time ago that you can’t win them all. The #5 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team took their first loss of the season Saturday morning (November 30) in the highly acclaimed Duncanville Hoopfest showcase. The Pelicans came out on top, 60-50. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats just got outplayed...

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1 Replat, 1 Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approved
Nov30

1 Replat, 1 Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approved

Ron Colbert and Tracy Smith discuss an application for a preliminary land subdivision plat for Colbert Oaks-Unit 1. Hopkins County Commissioner Court during a regular meeting earlier this week gave approval for a replat of Rynn Estates and an application for a preliminary land subdivision plat for Colbert Oaks. Margaret Rynn asked to be allowed to replat Rynn Estates, located in Precinct 1. The property has been surveyed. The request...

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2 Companies Issue Recalls On All-Purpose Flour Due To Possible E. Coli
Nov29

2 Companies Issue Recalls On All-Purpose Flour Due To Possible E. Coli

UNFI is recalling some 5-pound bags of Unbleached Wild Harvest Organic All-Purpose Flour. Two companies have issued voluntary recalls for bags of all-purpose flour due to potential presence of E. coli. UNFI announced Nov. 27, a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Wild Harvest® Organic All-Purpose Flour, Unbleached, with a Code of AA BEST IF USED BY 010820 CC 15:58 and UPC Code 711535509158. During routine FDA sampling...

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Hopkins County Records For Nov. 29, 2019
Nov29

Hopkins County Records For Nov. 29, 2019

Applications for Marriage Licenses Kaci Lynn Allen and Justin Lee ShackelfordDorothy Ann Kinnamon and Bobby Joe WilsonAzucena Pulido Lopez and Luis Herrera PulidoNicole Suarez Alvarez and La Christopher OsbornMelanie Torres and Jesus Manuel Torres

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Community Players Present: A Christmas Carol
Nov29

Community Players Present: A Christmas Carol

Coming to the Main Street Theater this December. Adapted for radio-on-stage by ANTHONY E. PALERMO Music composed and arranged by ANTHONY E. PALERMO DECEMBER 12, 13, 14, 15, 2019 (7PM – 12th, 13th, 14th) (2PM Matinee – 14th, 15th) Purchase your tickets here.

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Tradin' Post for Friday, November 29th, 2019
Nov29

Tradin' Post for Friday, November 29th, 2019

Found: German/ Catahoula Mix, red collar, 1004 N Jackson. 903 885 5100. Free Piano, sounds good. 903 885 2735 For Sale: Shelled Pecan $8 per quart. Will deliver in and around Sulphur Springs. Call 903-243-1700. Free: an older model elliptical exercise machine. “Works and is in good condition.” This party is unable to use the exercise machine anymore due to health issues. If interested, or for more info., please call...

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North Pole of Texas Begins Holiday Run This Weekend
Nov29

North Pole of Texas Begins Holiday Run This Weekend

Santa’s helpers in the heart of dairy land have been busy for the last few months, getting things ready to welcome about 4,000 school children and thousands of families this holiday season to the North Pole of Texas. Aside from a few minor details which are being finished up this week, the Christmas display at is ready to go at 227 County Road 3378 in Pickton. . The North Pole will be ready to go, barring inclement weather, this...

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Chamber Connection for Nov. 28, 2019
Nov28

Chamber Connection for Nov. 28, 2019

By Lezley Brown, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Lezley Brown Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 2019 has been a fast and furious year, and now here we sit enjoying Thanksgiving Day! The Friday after Thanksgiving is a day often referred to as Black Friday. It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Many people shop...

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Thanksgiving Leading Day For Home Cooking Fires
Nov27

Thanksgiving Leading Day For Home Cooking Fires

Tips For A Safer Thanksgiving Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays for most brings to mind for most a smorgasbord of rich foods, including turkey and dressing with giblet gravy, ham, rolls and plenty of sweet desserts and snacks. However, for some, the the holidays are marked by devastation — home fires. Cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires year-round in the US, and accounts for 45 percent of all home fire injuries...

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