Annual Genealogy Lock-In Set for July 17, Noon til 8 PM
Here’s a heads-up for local Genealogists and persons interested in researching your family tree, or long-ago people and places in Hopkins County. Get ready to attend the annual Genealogy Lock-In, an 8-hour-long opportunity to dig deep into the records kept within the Hopkins County Genealogy Research Library. Cost is a $15 donation per person. Door prizes are planned, along with a complimentary light supper served between 5 and...
Unemployment Rate In Hopkins County Declined Slightly In May 2021
The unemployment rate in Hopkins County declined slightly in May 2021, as did the overall employment rate across Northeast Texas and the state, according to Texas Labor Market Index and Texas Workforce Commission. WorkforceDevelopmentAreaMay 2021RateApril 2021RateMay 2020RateTexas5.96.411.8North East Texas5.96.29.2Bowie6.06.310.6Cass7.17.69.6Delta5.35.07.4Franklin4.75.26.9Hopkins4.54.86.9Lamar5.86.18.9Morris10.511.411.9Red...
Wildcats Tennis Continues to Build Strong Foundation Thanks to the Edge
Wildcats tennis Coach Tony Martinez may be battling a stomach bug, but that has not stopped team tennis from continuing to get better. Coach Martinez said he has been extremely pleased with the Edge thus far. On the first day of Edge, June 1, the Wildcats tennis head coach said that 35 student-athletes attended the summer strength and conditioning program. It is not just attendance numbers that has impressed the head team tennis...
Hunt Regional Annual Fundraiser Gala
Savannah Everett at the Hunt County Gala Last Friday KRVA got to attend the 16th annual Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Fundraiser Gala. The gala included a silent auction, live auction, giveaways, and a photo booth! Overall, attendees enjoyed their time listening to the DECADES band and chatting with friends. Photo from the Hunt Regional Gala The DECADES band played a variety of music including covering songs from Ed...
Fort Worth Man Arrested In Sulphur Springs On Felony Tobacco Tax Charge
A Fort Worth man was arrested in Sulphur Springs on a felony tobacco tax charge, according to arrest reports. James Ali Konieber (HCSO jail photo) J. Gray with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Criminal Investigation Division took James Ali Konieber into custody at 11:48 a.m. June 22, 2021, at 1234 South Broadway Street on the third-degree felony TCPA CID warrant for possession of tobacco with tax due. This charge generally means...
Chamber Connection – June 23: Adult Leadership Class, Stew Logo Contest, Lunch & Learn, Showcase Announced
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Butch Burney Summer may be a time for vacations and holidays, but there is a lot going on at the Chamber. Adult Leadership, the stew logo contest, the upcoming Showcase and a political luncheon are just a few of the things we are working on. Here’s some information on each: Adult Leadership You may think you know all there is to know about Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, but if you haven’t...
Local Nurse Hosting Community Toiletry Drive For Hopkins County Schools
A local nurse is partnering with CANHelp to host a community toiletry drive. The driver is as part of her graduate degree program, and items collected will help support schools in Hopkins County. Donations of basic hygiene items including new toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, combs, brushes, deodorant, lotion and sanitary napkins will be accepted June 28-July 11. For additional information, contact...
Man Accused Of Pushing His Girlfriend Down Stairs; Woman Accused Of Trying To Assault Mom’s Beau
Three people were arrested on assault or related charges: a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of pushing his girlfriend down stairs Monday afternoon, a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs woman involved in a disturbance with her mother’s boyfriend Sunday evening and a 34-year-old Sulphur Springs man was returned to jail after his bond was revoked on an assault charge, according to police and sheriff’s reports. Assault Of...
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs News
A classroom of nurse aide candidates is studying under the direction of Instructor Kristi Shultz (standing right), who is coordinator of Nursing Home Training at PJC. For more information about the program call 903-885-1232. Nursing Home Training at PJC Sulphur Springs
Lady Cats Soccer Getting in Morning Practices During The Edge
Lady Cats soccer coach Javier Aguayo has been practicing with his squad at Gerald Prim stadium in the mornings for the Edge to capitalize on the coolest part of the daytime. Still, Coach Aguayo has voiced similar concerns as other Sulphur Springs coaches in that they wish more student-athletes would attend the summer strength and conditioning program. “We just kind of go day-by-day,” Coach Aguayo said about numbers of...
