Atmos Energy Addresses Customer Bills Following Historic Winter Storms
In response to concerns expressed regarding the impact the extremely cold winter weather and storms experienced in Texas the week of Feb. 14, Atmos Energy issued the following news release this week: Atmos Energy understands customer concerns that the recent extreme weather may affect their natural gas bills, so we want to assure customers that bills in the near-term will not include any of the unusually high gas prices from the...
Residents, Businesses Can Help County Qualify Next Level Of FEMA Funding
Hopkins County residents and businesses can help Hopkins County qualify for the next level of FEMA funding for damages incurred during the winter weather event last week and in doing so potentially help themselves as well. The next category for FEMA Assistance is Category 1A, the category for individual assistance, and requires documentation of financial impact from the “winter weather event of 2021.” “If you have...
A Modern Day Dr. Dolittle
A low mechanical buzz fills the air as Dr. Denise Fowler inserts a long pole with a flat-tipped grinder into the large white gelding’s mouth. The sedated horse blinks lazily as Fowler and her team brush and grind his teeth. As she files off the sharp edges and cleans his teeth, a new smell emanates from the horse’s mouth, it’s as if someone’s opened a fresh bag of Doritos mixed with the smell of fresh hay. Dr. Fowler pauses her work...
North Hopkins Water District All Clear
As of 9 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021, the North Hopkins Water District has cancelled the Boil Water Notice. Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell reported the water usage for the North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation, which had reached as high as 1.3 gallons per day in the past week, and has returned to a normal rate of 295,000 gallons per day as of Thursday morning, Feb. 25. Maxwell, on behalf of the City of Sulphur Springs,...
FEC Does Not Anticipate Increase Above Current Electric Rates Due To Recent Winter Weather
Cooperative Strives For Consistent, Long-Term Rate Stability GREENVILLE – Members have been asking how the record-breaking cold weather event that took place Feb. 14-19 may impact upcoming bills. We know usage increases as the temperatures drop, which results in above normal energy bills for this time of the year. The cooperative does not expect, however, members to see an increase above current electric rates due to this winter...
Time To Register For the 32rd Annual Hopkins County Golf Tournament
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Great news! It’s time to register to play golf in the 32nd Annual Hopkins County Golf Tournament! We are mailing registration forms to our members this week. If you are interested in playing, call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515 to reserve your spot. We will have morning and afternoon tee times available, but they go fast! The tourney is set for Friday, April 9. It’s...
Free Bottled Water Available Wednesday For Families In North Hopkins Area
Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley reported 20 more pallets of bottle water were trucked Tuesday afternoon to FM 71 at State Highway 19 north. Officials returned Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, to distribute by the case free bottled water to assist local residents who still have low water pressure, no water or are still under a boil water notice from 3 p.m. and after Tuesday. pallets of battled water
Commissioners Court Approves Two Items Related To TxDOT Projects
Hopkins County Commissioners Court moved a bridge project two steps forward Monday, by approving an advance funding agreement draft and to perform authorized equivalent match projects in return for a waiver of a local match fund requirement. Michael Pickens also addressed the Commissioners Court regarding statements from the Governor regarding the sustainability of solar and wind power as energy sources. TxDOT Bridge Projects The...
Free Cases Of Bottled Water Available For Families In North Hopkins Area
Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley reported 20 more pallets of bottle water were being trucked Tuesday afternoon to FM 71 at State Highway 19 north Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 23. Cases of bottled water are available free to assist families who still have low water pressure, no water or are still under a boil water notice from 3 p.m. and after Tuesday. Endsley reported a 500,000-gallon reduction on the NHWSC...
Clements: Water Restored To North Hopkins WSC Customers, Dike Still Has Lower Water Pressure
Maxwell: Sulphur Springs’ Water Towers Refilled Tuesday Morning After a weekend of water being shut off more than once by the City Of Sulphur Springs, water has been restored to North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation customers. Those consuming water, however, are recommended to boil it because the pressure did fall below recommended amounts, according to NHWSC General Manager Edgar Clements. Some Dike residents still have lower...
