Livestock Validation
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR 1200B Houston Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 903-885-3443 By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County The mission of the youth livestock validation program is to promote a positive youth development environment focused on ensuring rules for livestock exhibition are being followed under the...
Hopkins County VFDs Receive 2 Additional Air Cylinders
All of the county’s volunteer fire departments received 2 SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) cylinders Monday morning to assist them in their fire respond duties. Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Marshal Andy Endsley show appreciation to VFDs announce distribution of 2 additional cylinders per volunteer fire department. This marks the second year in a row the VFDs have received air cylinders from Hopkins...
Teer Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election As Justice of the Peace For Precinct 1
Judge BJ Teer has announced his intent to seek re-election for the Republican nomination for Hopkins County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, in the party’s Primary in Spring 2022. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, BJ Teer “It has been an honor and pleasure to work for the citizens of Hopkins County, as the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 since 2015. I look forward to the opportunity to serve for many more years,” Teer said....
Wildcats Football Has Tough First Half in Ennis on Friday, and Wildcats Cross Country Hosted First Ever Sulphur Springs Invitational Last Weekend
It was something of a quiet weekend for Sulphur Springs sports. Normally, Fridays and Saturday bring Wildcats football, Lady Cats volleyball, and Wildcats and Lady Cats cross country, but the volleyball team will be enjoyed one of their two byes in district play on Friday, Sept. 24. So with that, last weekend brought Wildcats football on Friday and Saturday in Sulphur Springs had the first ever Wildcat Invitational for the cross...
Business History: Mattison Insurance Agency-Here When You Need It!
Mattison Insurance Agency, Inc. is a family owned and operated insurance agency serving Northeast Texas. Founded by Glenn Mattison in 2001 in Sulphur Springs, they opened their Paris office in 2013 and the Greenville office in 2019. After a year in Greenville, Mattison Insurance purchased Sinclair-Ramsey Insurance Agency in February of 2020 when Steve Ramsey retired. Glenn’s wife, Leeta, serves as the Office Manager, running...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Sept. 27, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda
Hopkins County Commissioners Court regular meeting agenda for Sept. 27, 2021
Meal A Day Menu For Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day food preparation Monday – Manager’s ChoiceTuesday – Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans and Roll. Wednesday – Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, and Garlic Toast.Thursday – Chicken and...
Hospital District Board To Consider Setting FY 2021-22 Tax Rate, Budget On Sept. 28
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors have called a special meeting Sept. 28 to consider reducing the tax rate and setting a fiscal year 2021-22 budget. According to posted notice, the board will be asked to consider lowering the tax rate from 25-cents to 22-cents for the coming year. In accordance with the modifications the 86th Legislature made to the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated, the...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of September 27, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 27, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Sixth Hopkins County COVID Fatality Reported For September
COVID-19 recoveries have continued to outpace new cases reported for Hopkins County for the 10th consecutive day. While that means the rate of spread is slowing among county residents, it doesn’t mean the virus has been eradicated in Hopkins County, nor does it mean it’s any less deadly. In fact, not only were are there still 343 active COVID cases on Friday, but the sixth Hopkins County COVID fatality was reported for...
