818 Cast Early Ballots Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Tuesday early voting in Hopkins County recorded 818 ballots cast in person at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom. The courtroom serves as the early voting place for the county. According to Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, “Everything is going smoothly, just really busy.” She said there have been several voters who have cast limited ballots. These individuals, who are registered in another county and did...
Hopkins County United Way Campaign Continues Progress Toward Goal
With an additional donation delivered shortly after Tuesday’s weekly Hopkins County United Way report meeting, campaign pledges received for the day totaled $28,243.38. This is the highest pledge total for Report Meetings so far this year and brings a grand total to date of $77,801.58. The 2018-2019 Hopkins County United Way Goal is $165,000. The next report meeting is set for Tuesday, October 30th at 9 a.m. A list of those...
Brown and Gray to Appear at Hopkins County Stew Contest
The 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held on Saturday, October 27th, at Buford Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m. This year marks the largest ever number of contestants in the World Champion Stew Contest, with over 165 pots competing in four categories: Chicken, Beef, Super Stew Chicken, and Super Stew Beef. Those competing in the Super Stew Categories have earned...
Early Voting for November General Election Underway
Early voting underway for the November 6th General Election as of Monday. Early voting in Hopkins County takes place at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom on Jefferson Street. Early voting is Monday through Friday, October 22-November 2, 2018. Early voting each day is 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. except Tuesday, October 30th and Thursday, November 1st, when the early voting location is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting...
Man Wanted in Nebraska Arrested Locally
Sulphur Springs Police were contacted by the FBI and asked to add additional charges to an arrest made. SSPD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Industrial Driver where Christopher Charles Heinz, 29, of Romulus, Michigan was attempting to use false information to obtain cellular devises. He was wanted on outstanding indictments from the United States District Court (District Court of Nebraska). Prior to the officers arriving,...
School Zone Speed Limits Established for SSHS on Houston Street
Flashing school zone speed signs have been placed on Houston Street at the high school in Sulphur Springs. The signs were being put in place Monday morning. The signs, placed by the City of Sulphur Springs were requested by Chief of Police Jay Sanders in response to concerns regarding the speed along the four lane Houston Street. Drivers are reminded to slow to 35 mph when the lights are flashing.
North East Texas Rural Transportation Summit Set for November 1, 2018
North East Texas Rural Transportation Summit Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Morris, Rains, Red River, Titus, Wood One thing Northeast Texans have in common is the dependence on improved transportation for our rural area. Each city and county in the region has identified needed highway improvements such as safety concerns, increased capacity, maintenance or improved design to meet the changing needs...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 24, 2018
Dinner Bell October 24, 2018 Community Partner: Pizza Inn Menu: Look at the Community Partner and the main item on the menu is obvious! Assorted Pizzas Super Salad (salad with additional vegetables) Peach Cobbler Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream Baked Peaches (a no sugar added dessert) No matter the weather join us for a Pizza Party! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church)....
