Mississippi Man Arrested On 2 Manslaughter Warrants In Connection With 2020 Fiery Crash That Killed 2 Boys
Sep30

Mississippi Man Arrested On 2 Manslaughter Warrants In Connection With 2020 Fiery Crash That Killed 2 Boys

A 33-year-old man was arrested Wednesday at the District Court on 2 manslaughter warrants in connection with the 2020 fiery crash that killed 2 boys on Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. Photo released July 15, 2020 of Lidavin Zmotreal Truitt Lidavin Zmontreal Truitt, his sister, another man and two nephews were reportedly traveling east on Interstate 30 east around 5 a.m. May 24, 2020, destined for Mississippi when the crash occurred....

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 Ms. Texas Senior Classic State Pageant Names Vender Wright 2nd Runner Up
Sep30

 Ms. Texas Senior Classic State Pageant Names Vender Wright 2nd Runner Up

A royal evening was celebrated during the 2021 Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant held in Tyler, Texas on Saturday September 25th. Reigning Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Wilma Thompson was among the competitors. So was 2019 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Vender Wright, who was named Second Runner-Up. Here is a list of the ladies who were crowned, and some photos from the State Pageant, which celebrates the grace and beauty of the...

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Hopkins County Officials Seek Hazard Mitigation Assistance, Pandemic-Related Grant Funding
Sep29

Hopkins County Officials Seek Hazard Mitigation Assistance, Pandemic-Related Grant Funding

Hopkins County is submitting multiple hazard mitigation assistance grant applications, with County Judge Robert Newsom authorized as representative for DR-4586 (February’s winter storms) funding. Hopkins County Commissioners Court agreed to provide local matching funds required to secure and complete FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant projects, if the county’s requests are granted. Beth Wisenbaker, local grants...

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Abundant Community Generosity To 2019-2020 United Way Campaign Benefits Community Chest
Sep29

Abundant Community Generosity To 2019-2020 United Way Campaign Benefits Community Chest

Hopkins County Community Chest this week reaped the benefit of the community support of Hopkins County United Way. “Thanks to our generous donors, Hopkins County United Way is very proud to present an excess allocation payment in the amount of $16,197.54 to Community Chest from the 2019-2020 Hopkins County United Way campaign. This amount is in addition to excess allocation payments made in July to 16 Hopkins County non-profit...

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CHRISTUS Covid Testing Offered Weekdays by Appointment Only
Sep29

CHRISTUS Covid Testing Offered Weekdays by Appointment Only

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs is offering a Testing COVID Drive-Thru Testing Clinic for people who need or want to be tested for COVID but are unable to find a clinic or provider available. This may be due to their Primary Care Physician not having openings, or the Urgent Care is full with an extremely long wait time. To take advantage of the COVID testing, you must schedule an appointment by phone. Walk-ins are not...

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Smith Appointed Interim CEO Of Hospital District While Search For Next Executive Continues
Sep29

Smith Appointed Interim CEO Of Hospital District While Search For Next Executive Continues

Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors Tuesday afternoon appointed Brent Smith to serve as interim CEO while the search for a new financial executive continues. Brent Smith, HCHD COO/Hopkins County EMS director, appointed interim COO/CFO for HCHD HCHD Board voted unanimously, following an executive session at the end of the Sept. 28, 2021 meeting, to appoint Smith to serve as chief executive officer for the hospital...

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6 Jailed On Felony Charges
Sep29

6 Jailed On Felony Charges

Several individuals were Jailed on felony charges from Sept. 23-28, 2021, and jailed in Hopkins County. Arrested at the Sheriff’s Office Brayden Lynn Brown Brayden Lynn Brown turned himself in at 4:38 p.m. Sept. 25, 2021, at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Bobby Osornio escorted the 19-year-old Sulphur Springs man into the county jail, where he was booked on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for...

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Lady Cats Volleyball Loses Five Set Thriller in Hallsville
Sep28

Lady Cats Volleyball Loses Five Set Thriller in Hallsville

The Lady Cats volleyball team fought all the way to the finish but fell just short of victory in a five set thrilling game in Hallsville.  Even though the Hallsville Lady Cats stormed out to a 10-2 lead, it did not matter as Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad came back for a come-from-behind, 25-19 set one win.  Hallsville then turned around and cruised to a 25-14 set two victory.  The home Lady Cats then took another set, 25-22 to...

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Budget Amended To Cover Increased Costs Of Feeding Inmates At Hopkins County Jail
Sep28

Budget Amended To Cover Increased Costs Of Feeding Inmates At Hopkins County Jail

Housing Agreement With Rockwall County, Architect For New ‘Trustee Housing Facility’ Approved Too Several jail-related items were approved this week. The jail budget required amending to balance additional food costs not factored into the 2020-21 budget. An interlocal cooperation agreement with Rockwall County and an architect to construct the new Hopkins County Jail ‘Trustee Housing Facility’ too received...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital: News Release September 28, 2021
Sep28

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital: News Release September 28, 2021

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News – September 28, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] COVID Testing Do You Need a COVID test, but are unable to get in to see your provider for...

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