What To Do If Your COVID Card Is Missing
Sep07

What To Do If Your COVID Card Is Missing

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News – September 7, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Thank you for your patience Due to a sharp increase in Emergency Room visits as a result of...

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Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Aug. 30-Sep. 5, 2021
Sep07

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Aug. 30-Sep. 5, 2021

The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Robert McKenzie, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on August 30, on a Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant and a Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole & Pardons blue warrant. Christopher Smith, 34 years of age, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on August 31, for possession of less than 2 ounces...

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Tuesday Gameday Brings Another Wildcat Team Tennis District Match-Up, Lady Cats Volleyball
Sep07

Tuesday Gameday Brings Another Wildcat Team Tennis District Match-Up, Lady Cats Volleyball

The Sept. 7 edition of Tuesday gameday brings Wildcats team tennis in another district bout, and the Lady Cats volleyball team playing in their second straight home game. The tennis team, lead by Tony Martinez, will be participating in their third district match-up of their fall 2021 season. They will be participating in six total matches against district foes. Later this afternoon, the Wildcats will be out in Longview taking on the...

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City Council To Consider Approving Budget, Lower Tax Rate, Increase To City Utility Fees At Sept. 7 Meeting
Sep07

City Council To Consider Approving Budget, Lower Tax Rate, Increase To City Utility Fees At Sept. 7 Meeting

Sulphur Springs City Council has a full agenda tonight (Sept. 7, 2021), with numerous financial items to be considered, including the proposed budget, tax rate, city utility fees, permit fees, asset forfeiture and EDC budgets, The agenda also includes a rezoning request, utility easement request, bids for water materials for the College Street road project, and resolutions for playground equipment for Pacific Park and four requests...

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DSHS Announces 126th Hopkins County COVID Death
Sep06

DSHS Announces 126th Hopkins County COVID Death

186 New Cases, 118 Recoveries, 292 Active Cases Of Coronavirus Reported So Far In September Texas Department of State Health Services had announced the 126th Hopkins County COVID death Monday. A total of 186 new cases, 118 additional recoveries and one coronavirus death have been reported for Hopkins County during the first 6 days of September 2021, leaving 392 Hopkins County residents who still actively had the virus at noon on Labor...

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High Speed Vehicle Pursuit On I-30 Results In Manhunt In Dike Area, Multiple Arrests
Sep06

High Speed Vehicle Pursuit On I-30 Results In Manhunt In Dike Area, Multiple Arrests

Cumby Police A high speed vehicle pursuit along Interstate 30 in Hopkins County Sunday night resulted in a manhunt for the occupants who fled after their vehicle was disabled on a county road in the Dike area. All suspects had been located and were in custody by 9:30 a.m. Labor Day, according to police and sheriff’s reports. Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley initiated the traffic stop near the 110 mile marker on I-30 east at...

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Houston Man Arrested In Hopkins County On Parole Warrant
Sep06

Houston Man Arrested In Hopkins County On Parole Warrant

A 53-year-old Houston man was arrested in Hopkins County Sunday morning on a parole warrant, according to arrest and jail reports. No HCSO jail photo available at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 6, 2021, for James Alfred Cox-Ramey Cumby Police Lt. Paul Robertson reported stopping a 2010 Dodge Charger a 10:45 a.m. Sept. 5, 2021, in Cumby for a traffic violation. During a roadside interview, Robertson discovered James Alfred Cox-Ramey was wanted by...

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HHS Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Sep06

HHS Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

AUSTIN – During the month of September, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is working to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention. HHSC encourages Texans to learn about available resources and to become aware of the common warning signs of suicide. “We want every Texan who’s facing a crisis, or knows someone who is, to know that you are not alone and help is available,” said HHS...

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Construction Of New EMS Station Hits Snag, But Continues Making Progress
Sep05

Construction Of New EMS Station Hits Snag, But Continues Making Progress

Whitley: Medicaid Waiver, Pandemic Impact Hospital District Budget But Overall Tentative Audit A “Great Report” Construction of the new EMS station/hospital district headquarters on Airport Road is progressing but did hit a snag recently, EMS and hospital district officials reported this week during the regular meeting of Hopkins County Hospital District. An outside auditor also noted that while things are looking much...

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A Labor Day Message To Lone Star Workforce From Texas Workforce Commission
Sep05

A Labor Day Message To Lone Star Workforce From Texas Workforce Commission

TWC: Thank You For Making Texas Thrive AUSTIN — This Labor Day weekend, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) wants to recognize and pay tribute to the 14 million plus industrious Texans who are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our state. Our state’s population is skyrocketing because Texas has built a sturdy economic growth engine, and that attracts new residents and drives population growth.  Our skilled...

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