Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 3 Recoveries Reported Aug. 31
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom reported they’d been notified of 3 new lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at 5 p.m. Aug. 31. For the first time in 2 weeks, the Hopkins County Emergency Management officials were able Monday to report recoveries; 3 Hopkins County residents were reported to have recovered from COVID-19 as of Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, which leaves 47 active cases. That makes 91 total new COVID-19 cases and 97...
Traffic Stops Result In Controlled Substance Arrests
Traffic stops over the weekend resulted in controlled substance arrests. State Highway 19 North Traffic Stop Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tanner Steward reported stopping a white Chrysler Concord with a defective high center mounted stop lamp and no front license plate around 7 p.m. Aug. 29 on State Highway 19 north at some bridges. David Jordan Andrews (HCSO jail photo) Upon contact with the driver, the deputy noticed a...
Intoxicated Man Accused of Assault on a Peace Officer
An intoxicated 36-year-old man was accused of assault on a peace officer late Sunday night. Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond was dispatched at 11:20 p.m. Aug. 30, to Pilot Travel Center, to a report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, Rosamond reported EMS was already at the Hillcrest Drive location. When medics contacted the man, he allegedly swung at them and became aggressive and belligerent. The man allegedly...
Mesquite Man Allegedly Crashed Stolen Vehicle, Then Ran From Police
A 42-year-old Mesquite man allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle, then ran from police Saturday evening. Sulphur Springs Police responded at 6:03 p.m. August 29 to a disturbance report; a man allegedly stole a Cadillac CTS that was crashed into a tree on Dena Drive, according to police reports. Lee Clinton Hobdy The suspect allegedly fled on foot toward East Loop 301. A person fitting the suspect description was reportedly found at a...
Meredith Caddell New ‘Patient Experience Program Manager’at CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs
As August 2020 ended, Meredith Caddell was wrapping up her duties as CEO of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation and transitioning over to a very customer-oriented position in Patient Experience. When asked about the move, she replied “I have loved my job at the Healthcare Foundation; we have put on several very successful Galas and other fundraising events to fund new equipment and technology needed at the hospital. And...
California Man Accused Of Violating Protective Order
Hopkins County – August 28, 2020 – A 60-year-old San Diego, California man was accused of violating a protective order Friday night. No HCSO jail photo available for Warren Dell Shaw Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond reported stopping Warren Dell Shaw around 10:25 p.m. August 28 on Interstate 30 on mile marker 127 for speeding in a rented Ford Edge. A records check showed Shaw to be wanted by San Diego authorities...
‘Jenny V. Glasscock of Bright Star’ Role Portrayal Enjoyed at Historical/Genealogical Event
Socially distanced inside the Winnifred Building at the Hopkins County Historical Park on August 27, 2020, a sizeable crowd was treated to an entertaining role portrayal of a leading citizen of Hopkins County’s past. Paula Altenbaumer presented the colorful and ambitious Jenny V. Glasscock, costumed as she might have been as an 1860’s hotel owner. Jenny’s husband Thomas J. Glasscock pioneered the tourism trade once...
Even During A Pandemic, Extension Agents Find Ways To Assist, Educate, Connect With Texans
Hopkins County Extension Agents have found ways to continue to assist, educate and connect with Texas, even during a pandemic. While face-to-face events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, Extension Agents Dr. Mario Villarino and Johanna Hicks and Assistant Agent Jessica Taylor have risen to the challenge of continuing to offer educational programs and continue 4-H programming. Hopkins County Assistant Extension Agent Jessica Taylor,...
Meal A Day Menu For Aug. 31-Sept. 4
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 Meal A Day menu for Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2020 includes: Monday – Beef Spaghetti, Squash and Garlic Toast Tuesday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas and Cornbread Wednesday– Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet...
SSISD Trustees Approve 2020 Tax Rate, 9 Personnel Changes, Budget Amendments
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees during a special called noon meeting Friday, Aug. 28, approved budget amendments, 9 personnel changes, the SSISD 2020 tax rate and the Virtual Academy plan. SSISD 2020 Tax Rate SSISD Tax Assessor Collector Sandra Gibby recommended a SSISD 2020 tax rate of $1.251380 per $100 cash valuation of property within SSISD, with $0.9409 of that rate going toward the local maintenance fund for daily...
