Chamber Connection – Nov. 16: Economic Development Lunch, Christmas Activities Planned
By Butch Burney If you would like a crystal ball to see into the economic future, then you’ll want to get a glimpse of what the experts are saying at the annual Economic Development Luncheon, set for Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Aaron Demerson, commissioner representing employers of the Texas Workforce Commission, is our keynote speaker. Mr. Demerson will present to Hopkins County...
Como-Pickton Students, Staff Honor Veterans
On Friday, November 11, 2022, Como-Pickton students and staff honored local veterans during a special program at the school. CPFFA officers, along with Coach Joe Garcia’s (Active Reserve) AVID class lead the program for the entire district and community members. Como-Pickton band performed during the program. “We had an incredible Veteran’s Day program today! Thank you FFA, Band, and Coach Garcia’s AVID class for honoring...
Rep. Slaton Files Bill To ‘Charge Illegal Aliens With The Crime Of Criminal Trespass’
News Release — Nov. 15, 2022 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Yesterday, Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2 filed House Bill 91 that will, if passed, empower Texas law enforcement and prosecutors to arrest and charge illegal aliens with the crime of criminal trespass. Representative Slaton issued the following statement in a Nov. 15, 2022 press release: “The crises at our southern border has taken a nose-dive under President...
FDA: Foundational Rule To Improve Traceability Of Contaminated Food Finalized
News Release — Nov. 15, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an unprecedented advancement in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food supply, whether sourced in the U.S. or abroad. The final rule establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack or hold...
Brashear Man Sentenced On Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child Charge
A 44-year-old Brashear man was sentenced by a Hopkins County jury Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, on a continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 years of age. John Robert Sievers Jr.(HCSO Jan. 7, 2022, jail photo) Jury selection was conducted Monday in the continuous sexual abuse of a young child trial of John Robert Sievers, Jr. The trial proceeded in the 8th Judicial District Court. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District...
Proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract For Construction Of Trusty Building Approved
The proposed guaranteed maximum price agreement for construction of a trusty building was approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court, readying the project for the start of construction in approximately 1 month. The Commissioners Court was asked to “consider and take appropriate action on the proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Amendment Number 1 to the construction manager-at-risk agreement with SEDALCO Construction...
Fruitvale Man Jailed On Felony DWI Charge
4 Others Booked On Misdemeanor Intoxication Charges A 38-year-old Fruitvale man was jailed on a felony DWI charge and four others were booked in on misdemeanor intoxication charges over the Nov. 11-13 weekend. SH 19 DWI Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Drew Fisher and Isaac Foley reported stopping a silver Chevrolet sedan at 11:42 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, for reckless driving, after first observing the vehicle tires...
Walk-Ins For Flu Shots Welcome From 1 to 3 Weekdays At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Business News: November 14, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – SulphurSprings has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Flu Shots: Do Not Delay, Get Yours Today! Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. Schedule an appointment with your...
The Welding Shop at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
WELDING PROJECT Ethan Leach of Pickton works on his structural welding project at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. For information about the welding program or other workforce education programs call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld 1 Leach
Rep. Slaton Again Files Legislation To Designate Child Gender Modification As “Child Abuse”
News Release — Nov. 14, 2022 AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2 filed legislation that, if passed, will bring an end to the practice of child gender modification in the State of Texas. Texas House District 2 Rep. Bryan Slaton HB 42 will designate genital removal surgeries, chemical castration, puberty blockers, and other sex change therapies as child abuse. Representative Slaton commented,...
