5 Percent Cost Of Living Increase Approved For All Full-Time County Employees
Hopkins County Commissioners Court All full-time Hopkins County employees and elected officials will benefit from a 5 percent cost of living increase in pay in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The pay increase was factored into the 2019-2020 county budget, which was approved by Hopkins County Commissioner Court at their regular meeting Monday morning. Commissioners first approved the 5 percent increase for elected officials, then the budget...
Brinker VFD Recognized For Dedication Service
Brinker Volunteer Fire Department Cpat. Wade McDaniel and Chief Jamie Foster accept recognition from Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Hopkins County Commissioners Court for the department’s dedicated service. Hopkins County Commissioners Court and County Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday morning recognized Brinker Volunteer Fire Department members for their dedication and 25-years of service to the community. “This...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report for Sept. 2-Sept. 8, 2019
Arrests Dean Marks, age 52, of Quitman, was arrested on 09/06/2019 on Possession of Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G. Sean Earle, age 29, of Yantis, was arrested on 09/07/2019 for on multiple Hopkins County Warrants. Accidents The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a 3 vehicle accident on 9/05/2019 in the 800 block of North Main. No injuries reported. The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a 2 vehicle accident on...
2 Dallas Area Women Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Marijuana Charge
Two Dallas area women were arrested Saturday night in Sulphur Springs for misdemeanor marijuana possession. Sulphur Springs police reported stopping a Chevrolet Cobalt around 9:30 p.m. Sept. 7 on Oak Avenue at Hinnant Street for an equipment violation. On contact with the 25-year-old DeSoto woman driving and the 25-year-old Lewisville passenger, the officer alleged he could smell a marijuana odor emitting from the car. A search of the...
4th Annual “Fruit of the Spirit Awards Banquet” Brings Cowboys’ Everson Walls to Town as Speaker
Pastor C.J. Duffey of Colorblind Ministries invites the community to be present as nominees are honored during the Fruit of the Spirit Awards and Banquet set for Saturday September 14, 2019 at 3pm in the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria, 1200 Connally Street. Nominees in nine categories of public service and ministry in Hopkins County were compiled during 2019, and recipients were selected for recognition. The event will also...
Sam Tatum Family, Friends Celebrate his 80th Birthday
Sam Tatum (left) with brother Dub Tatum of Holdenville, Oklahoma during the 80th birthday observance with family and friends Sammy Lewis Lee Tatum was born in September 1939 in Chitra, Oklahoma, the second among five siblings. His 80th birthday was observed at Sulphur Springs City Hall on Sunday September 8, 2019 with pulled pork sandwiches and picnic sides served buffet-style to the many dozen friends who came to wish him well....
At Least 5 Arrested Over Weekend On DWI Charges
At least five people were booked into the county jail over the weekend on driving while intoxicated charges, including one man accused of felony DWI, one who ran into a ditch and two on warrants. Joe Daniel Adams Joe Daniel Adams, 33, of Marshal was arrested at 7:53 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 30 by troopers for a third or more driving while intoxicated offense. Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers Chris Sorley and Rebekah...
Sulphur Springs ISD To Hold Hearing On Targeted Improvement Plans For 3 Primary Campuses
Security, HR, Campus Updates To Be Presented During Sept. 9 School Board Meeting A public hearing regarding targeted improvement plans for three primary campuses will be conducted during Monday evening’s regular meeting of Sulphur Springs Independent Shcool District Board of Trustees. The public hearing is required due to Bowie, Lamar and Travis Primary campuses’ state ratings, and will be conducted by Assistant...
Lady Cats Volleyball Gets Edged Out By Edgewood
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Takes Loss in Rematch With Edgewood on Friday The Lady Cats Volleyball Team had a second chance to beat Edgewood but the home team Lady Bulldogs got Another Win on Friday (September 6). After two sets it was anybody’s match to win with each team capturing a set. Edgewood opened play with a 25-20 set one win. The Lady Cats bounced back with a solid 25-13 victory in set two. But then the Lady Bulldogs...
