Hopkins County Commissioners Court Special Session Agenda, October 1, 2018
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TIME: 9:00 A.M. DATE: Monday, October 1, 2018 PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX. I. Invocation II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag A. AMERICAN FLAG: B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.” The Following Items Will Be Considered By...
Saltillo Community Homecoming
The Saltillo Community Homecoming is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 14, in the Saltillo ISD cafetorium, 150 County Road 3534 in Saltillo. The event will kick off with coffee and socializing beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interested individuals will have an opportunity to meet, visit and renew acquaintances during this time. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Barbecue, beans, bread, coffee and tea will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring...
PJC Regents Create New Student Opportunities in Health Occupations Program
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents, at their recent meeting, created new opportunities for students through the Health Occupations program. Regents approved a new 16 semester credit hour (SCH) Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate that may be completed in one semester. The state is looking for more students receiving credentials, explained PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. She said that Health Occupations Director Dr....
Lady Cats Lose to Greenville in Fifth Set
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team has now opened district play with three straight losses. They had hoped the sight of the home court would turn things around after two road losses but a good Greenville Lady Lions’ team had other ideas Friday (Sepotember 28) in Wildcat Gym. The Lady Lions captured a fifth set, 15-7 to take the match, 3-2. The Lady Cats got off to a good start and took set one, 25-22. Greenville bounced back...
At Arlington Meet Wildcats Cross Country Finishes 6th; Lady Cats Finish 26th
After two straight cross country meets were rained out for the Wildcats and Lady Cats, they were able to compete Thursday (September 27) at a meet at Lynn Creek Park in Arlington. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said the Arlington course, the site for the regional cross country meet, had to be altered Thursday due to high water from recent rains. Coach Hicks said he noticed a new pond in an area where athletes used to run. He said the...
Game Day: Lady Cats Host Greenville in First Home Game of District Season
The #25 ranked Lady Cats’ volleyball team has their first home district match of the season on this game day Friday (September 28) as they play host to the Greenville Lady Lions. The varsity match begins at 5 p.m. The freshmen and JV contests get underway at 6:30 p.m. The varsity Lady Cats have taken road district losses at Royse City and Lindale so they are 0-2 in district play. The Lady Cats season record is 24-9. The Lady...
New Family Practice Dr. Chrystal Roe Joins Christus Mother Frances Clinic, and Says It’s Flu Shot Time!
Dr. Chrystal Roe, M.D. is joining the staff of six Family Practice doctors at Christus Mother Frances Clinic in Sulphur Springs. She says she is right where she wants to be, because she and her husband purchased land in Hopkins County about four years ago and decided this would be their home. Upon graduation in June 2018, she applied for a position in Sulphur Springs and was accepted. Dr. Roe speaks English and Spanish, is accepting...
Accident: TxDOT is Replacing Signal Light at South Broadway/Industrial Drive
Texas Department of Transportation Paris District is currently replacing a traffic signal at the South Broadway/Industrial Drive intersection. An early morning accident destroyed the support for the signal. All traffic at the South Broadway bridge is passing through 4-way stops at both the south and north service road. The work will be completed as soon as possible according to TxDOT. At this time, drivers are advised to use caution...
Cumby Volunteer Fire Dept. Plans Sixty-Mile Motorcycle Ride, Bike Show on Oct. 6
According to David Weatherby of the Cumby Volunteer Fire Department, a fundraising motorcycle ride will take off from downtown Cumby, Texas at 10:30 am on Saturday October 6, 2018. Registration starts at 8am, and over 100 riders are expected. Those participating in the BlackJack 100 Motorcycle Ride will experience some of the most scenic backroads in Hopkins County along the 60-mile route. A Bike Show and BBQ Lunch will follow the...
