Donna Man, Point Woman Sentenced In District Court
A 32-year-old Donna, Texas man and 48-year-old Point woman were sentenced this week in district court, according to the district attorney’s office. Bolivar “Boli” Herrera Cavazos AKA Bolivar Mascoro Cavazos Bolivar Herrera Cavazos arranged to plead true before the court Tuesday, Aug. 17, on a possessin of 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance with intent to deliver. The...
Thursday Game day Features Wildcats Football and Lady Cats Volleyball
While most game days during the school year are Tuesday and Friday, this week features a Thursday game day. The first team in action on this Thursday game day on Aug. 19 is Lady Cats volleyball. Coach Bailey Dorner’s Lady Cats will be participating in their second tournament of their fall 2021 season. Last weekend the volleyball team travelled out to the DFW metroplex to participate in the Garland tournament, whereas this...
Cooper Lake State Park Hires Two New Park Rangers
Steve Killian, Park Complex Superintendent This is a record year for attendance at Cooper Lake State Park and many other Texas State Parks! We couldn’t maintain our high standards meeting the needs of the visiting public without a highly professional staff. This press release highlights two new Park Rangers who are ready to serve the citizens of Texas. News Release Media Contact: Steve Killian, [email protected],...
120th COVID-19 Fatality, 35 New Cases, 6 Recoveries, 270 Active Cases Reported For Hopkins County
Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday announced the 120th COVID-19 fatality for Hopkins County, along with 35 new cases, 270 active cases and 6 recoveries on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. COVID-19 Fatalties Wednesday marked consecutive two consecutive days this week and the fourth time in 10 days that DSHS has reported another Hopkins County resident has died as a result of COVID-19. That makes six coronavirus deaths so...
Man Sentenced To 1 Year In The County Jail For Violating Probation On Assault Charge
A 52-year-old Pickton man was sentenced to 1 year in the county jail for violating probation, which he was on for a 2017 assault charge, according to arrest reports. Paige Spencer Whitworth (HCSO jail photo) Paige Spencer Whitworth appeared in the 8th Judicial District Court Aug. 17, 2021 on a motion to revoke his pobation. He pled guilty and received the maximum sentence of 1 year in the county jail for violating probation on the...
A Few Changes To Note As SSISD Begins The 2021-2022 School Year Today
Sulphur Springs ISD Administrators went over a few changes this year that students, parents and staff will want to make note of, particularly those regarding school meals, corporal punishment, absences, one dress code change, School Health Advisory Council operations, final exams, leave for SSISD police officer and return to school plan basics. School Meals SSISD Child Nutrition Deparmtent, like those in most school districts this...
Wildcats Team Tennis Emerges Victorious Yesterday at Tyler High Before Rain Forced Early End to Match
It has been a busy two weeks for Wildcats team tennis. Even though school started today, Aug. 18, the squad led by Coach Tony Martinez yesterday participated in their fourth contest since Aug. 9. Wildcats team tennis went 4-3 in doubles versus Tyler High yesterday before being rained out, giving Coach Martinez’s squad the win. Last Monday, on Aug. 9, the team travelled to the DFW metroplex to take on Mesquite Poteet HS. Wildcats...
Miller Grove Robotics Team Receives Medals From World Championship
Members of the 2020-2021 Miller Grove Junior High Robotics Teams today received medals awarded for their participation in a different kind of robotics global world championship. “In April of last school year, these students were strong competitors in the VEX State Robotics competition and, as a result, qualified to compete in the VEX World Competition held virtually in May. They are receiving medals today from VEX for competing...
Do You Have The Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet, Fall Events On Your Calendar?
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet Approaching The 2020-2021 4-H year wrapped up with nearly 200 4-H members in Hopkins County. A highlight of the year is the annual 4-H Achievement Banquet where we recognize accomplishments of our 4-H members. This year’s banquet is slated for Saturday, August 21, and we have a...
3 COVID-19 Deaths, 25 New Cases & 27 Recoveries Reported Aug. 17, 2021, For Hopkins County
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to swell in Hopkins County, with 25 new COVID-19 cases reported Aug. 17, three additional deaths and 27 recoveries reported on Tuesday, 2021. That leaves 244 active COVID-19 cases among Hopkins County residents on Aug. 17. Also across the region, only 1 ICU hospital bed was available on Monday. COVID-19 Deaths Across the state, only 96 new COVID-19 fatalities were recorded by Texas Department of...
