Veterans Memorial Receives Donation From Alliance Bank
Danny Davis, Tom Sellers Tom Sellers, Alliance Bank President/CEO, presents a $1,000 donation, in lieu of a public customer appreciation event, to (left) Danny Davis of the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial.
Atmos Energy Provides Big Boost to PJC Early Childhood Education Students
Paris Junior CollegePublic Information Services Paris Junior College has received a $10,000 donation for early childhood education scholarships from Atmos Energy. The first-time partnership between PJC and Atmos will assist education students attending PJC in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs. “Through our Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, we proudly support the local school districts that nurture bright minds and...
PJC JobReady Courses Provide Quick Start For High Demand Positions
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs — First day of fall semester, 2020 PJC-Sulphur Springs CenterPublic Information Services Paris Junior College is joining community colleges across Texas to meet the needs of Texans who need to upgrade their skills in the midst of the current economic crisis. Through the Texas Community College Teachers Association, PJC has partnered with JobReady to offer high-quality skills training at an...
Head Start CARES Act Spending Plan, 3 Personnel Changes Approved By SSISD Trustees
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees made quick work of the regular portion of the November agenda Monday, including appointment of representatives to the Civic Center and Appraisal District Boards, an agreement with the Country Club and a Head Start CARES Act spending plan. Three personnel items were also approved following an executive session. SSISD Board of Trustees and administrators continue practicing social distancing, with...
Hopkins County United Way Campaign Is A Success
The 2020-21 Hopkins County United Way campaign is a success, with the $150,000 goal not only met but exceeded, thanks to generous contributions from the community. This year’s goal was less than in the previous year, to make allowances for the economy during COVID-19, while still helping 19 local agencies. With more than $50,000 turned in last week, the campaign needed less than $11,000 meet the goal. Hopkins County United...
Part-Time Employee Approved To Assist Judge’s Office With Extra Duties Due to COVID, Indigent Defense
A part-time employee was approved to assist the 8th Judicial District Judge’s office with extra duties due to COVID-19 and indigent defense. Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved the request to be allowed to employee additional staff and a budget amendment to cover the cost. Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook presented the request on behalf of 8th Judicial District Eddie Northcutt, who was unable to attend because he...
Alabama Man Arrested On An FBI Warrant
A 28-year-old Alabama man was arrested on an FBI warrant late Friday afternoon on Interstate 30 in Hopkins County, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Nipun Gadhok Cumby Police Officer Nicholas Geer received radio traffic from Texas Department of Public Safety that the registered owner of a a Jeep Wrangler headed east on Interstate 30 was wanted by the FBI. Geer and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt....
City Council Approved Reinvestment Zone, 380 Agreement For D6, Inc.
Sulphur Springs City Council tackled numerous items during the November meeting, including a reinvestment zone and economic development agreement for D6, Inc., close out the CARES Act Small Business Assistance Program and purchase of a track loader. The agenda also included five ordinances dealing with rezoning and establishment of reinvestment zones. Sulphur Springs Municipal building Reinvestment Zone, EDC Agreement The City Council...
City of Como Receives Community Assistance Grant
Como, Texas –The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to award the City of Como a Community Assistance Program Grant on November 4, as part of SRA’s Fiscal Year 2021 Economic Development Initiative. The $20,000 check will be used to assist the City to repair and upgrade an older water well. On hand for a Nov. 4 Community Assistance Program Grant presentation to the City of Como were (left) Beth Purcell, Representing...
Hospital District Board Approves Tax Abatements, CEO Raise, Resolution
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors approved a number of items on the October agenda, including tax abatements for 2 businesses, a raise for the CEO and a resolution for acquisition of 2 nursing homes. Personnel, Property Matters The HCHD Board started their meeting in the manner board meetings typically end, with an executive session to discuss real estate matters and to conduct a performance review and compensation...
