Feb. 3 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 28 New Cases, 16 Recoveries, 174 Active Cases
While the COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low across the state this week, Hopkins County is experiencing a spike in new COVID-19 cases, increasing the overall active case count to rise from 130 on Sunday to 174 on Wednesday, according to the Department of State Health Services Feb. 3 COVID-19 dashboards. Case Counts On Wednesday, a total of 28 new COVID-19 cases were reported, increasing the total so far this week to 63. Over the...
Waco Street Traffic Stop Results In Three Felony Arrests
A Waco street traffic stop early Wednesday morning resulted in three felony arrests, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher attempted Waco Street traffic stop after seeing a red Dodge Avenger disregard a traffic lane control device at Waco Street at Plano Street around 12:15 a.m. Feb. 3, 2021. The car was reportedly driven for more than a block before the driver stopped the car. Aldis...
City Manager’s Report – February 2, 2021
Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report on during the Feb. 2, 2021 council meeting: COVID-19 Response The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 13% since our last meeting with a total of 120 active cases as of February 1, 2021. The is the second consecutive month of declining active cases. Last month active cases fell by 11%....
Sulphur Springs City Council Approves Three 380 Infill Housing Agreement Requests, Final Plat
Approval of three 380 infill housing agreement requests and a final plat by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night will allow for construction of three single family homes and two apartment buildings. The City Council also gave the go ahead for a drainage repair project on Beckham Street and to a proposal for solid waste concrete crushing. Screen capture from the Feb. 2, 2021 Sulphur Springs City Council meeting, conducted via...
Hopkins County Chamber Connection: Look & Book, Ribbon Cuttings Slated In February
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here we are! We’ve landed in February, and the year is moving fast. I have a save the date for you. Please save the date for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, April 9. Let’s hope for beautiful weather and so much fun! Just a quick reminder … I wanted to let you all know that after five wonderful years here at the Chamber, I will be resigning my position in...
Wildcats Soccer Team Suffers Second Straight Home Shutout In District Play Against Mount Pleasant
The Wildcats Soccer Team had the bad fortune of having to face perhaps the districts top two teams to start district play this season. Wildcasts Soccer Tuesday night, February 2, the Wildcats ended up on the short end of a 2-0 score against arch rival Mount Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Tigers scored a goal at 10:26 of the first quarter and added a second goal at 32:55 in the second quarter. The Tigers defense kept the Wildcats...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Wins Shoot Out, 3-2, at Mount Pleasant To Get Defensive Struggle Victory
Two stingy defenses were on display Tuesday night, February 2, as the Lady Cats Soccer Team traveled to Mount Pleasant for the second district game for both teams. The Lady Cats finally prevailed 3-2 in penalty kicks to get a shoot out win over the Lady Tigers. The two teams were scoreless after the first half and after the second half and after both halves of overtime. That set up the penalty kicks. The win gives the Lady Cats two...
Wildcats Basketball Team Struggles On The Road At Unbeaten Mount Pleasant In 55-34 Loss
The Wildcats Basketball Team never recovered from a very cold start in a 55-34 loss at first place Mount Pleasant Tuesday night, February 2 The Wildcats were only able to produce 2 points in the first quarter and 5 in the second quarter as they trailed 11-2 after one quarter and 23-7 at halftime. The Wildcats played much better in the third quarter but could only match Mount Pleasant, 17-17 and still trailed 40-24 after three...
Feb. 2 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 18 New Cases, 12 In COVID Unit
The good news in the Feb. 2 COVID-19 updates is that COVID-19 hospitalization continue to decrease locally, in Trauma Service Area F and across the state this week. Unfortunately, one additional Hopkins County COVID-19 fatality and 19 new COVID-19 cases were reported for Hopkins County on Tuesday. Hospital Reports Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management, in the Feb. 2 COVID-19 update reported the patient count in CHRISTUS...
Landscaping, Flower Garden Maintenance, Planting Recommendations From Texas AgriLife Extension For February
Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino Here are some recommendations from Texas AgriLife Extension for February: If you have ash trees in your landscape, keep an eye open for the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), an insect invader from China that has killed many thousands of ash trees in the eastern United States, and is approaching our region. The Texas Forest Service has recently begun a monitoring program in a number of counties...
