Bivins Man Jailed On Firearm Charge
A 64-year-old Bivins man was arrested on a firearm charge Tuesday night near the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office in Sulphur Springs. No HCSO jail photo available for George Russell McClain Sulphur Springs Police Officers Victor Reyna and Francisco Castro stopped a Kia Optima at 9:32 p.m. Sept. 15 on Houston Street at Rosemont Street for no license plate lights. The driver, George Russell McClain, “showed suspicious...
47th Annual Christmas Joys And Heart Smart Nutrition
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Most people don’t enjoy reading information about health and wellness. My husband always tells me that people would rather be entertained. Perhaps that’s why the Christmas Joys program is so popular, and it’s like pulling teeth to get people to register for the diabetes series. However, this column will provide a little of both –...
Lady Cats Volleyball Comes Up Just Short At Greenville In Season Opener, 3-2
The Greenville Lady Lions just squeaked by the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats Volleyball Team, 3-2 in a competitive five-set match that marked the season opener for both teams late Tuesday afternoon, September 15, in Greenville. Sulphur Springs Lady Cats vs. Greenville (Photo by Sheri Looney) The Lady Cats got off to a fine start taking a solid, 25-17 win in set one. Sadie Washburn and Addison Wall were strong at the net in that set. Then,...
Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At Civic Center
Free COVID-19 testing is offered at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, September 19, 2020, according to Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials. Since testing resumed at the Civic Center on Sept. 7, 380 tests have been performed at the Civic Center. The tests are molecular swab tests. Sample of the registration link on GoGetTested.com Symptoms or direct exposure...
Lady Cats Cross Country Finishes 3rd, Wildcats 12th or 13th at First Meet of the Season at Hallsville Last Friday
The Lady Cats Cross Country Team finished 3rd and the Wildcats were around 12th or 13th at the teams’ first meet of the season at the XC Invitational in Hallsville Friday. The teams competed in heats. When results of the heats were combined, the Lady Cats trailed only Jacksonville and Lufkin. The Lady Cats were second in their heat. Lady Cats freshman Hailey Schultz was the team’s top finisher ending up second in the heat....
Lady Cats Volleyball Has Season Opener and Wildcats Team Tennis Also in Action on Game Day Tuesday
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team opens the regular season with a non-district road match against former district foe Greenville on this game day Tuesday (September 15). There will be JV and Freshman games starting at 4:30 p.m. in Greenville with the Varsity match set to start at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Cats have had a hard time defeating Greenville the past two seasons and that trend continued during scrimmage games Saturday in Sulphur...
Chapter 313 Agreement Sought From SSISD For Bright Arrow Solar, LLC
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday evening received an application from a group seeking a Chapter 313 agreement for Bright Arrow Solar LLC, a proposed solar farm which would be located in the northwestern part of SSISD. As is procedure in such matters, the 6 school trustees present reported signed an acknowledgement declaring no conflict of interest in the solar project. Craig Roberts was absent from...
Hopkins County Tax Rate, Budget Approved
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday unanimously approved the adoption of the tax rate, salaries for elected officials, and the 2020-21 budget as proposed on Sept. 14. The Commissioners Court approved a 2 percent salary increase for elected officials and all county employees, as well as an additional $25 in longevity pay for employees after they have been with the county for two year. The raises and longevity increases are within...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Appoints New Healthcare Foundation Director
By Holly Ragan, Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, September 15, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs and the Board of Directors of Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Barker as the organization’s Foundation Director. Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation is a non-profit...
Two Hunt County Men Arrested On Oak Avenue On Possession Charges
September 15, 2020 – Two Hunt County men were arrested on Oak Avenue on possession charges Monday night. Two others were arrested on warrants related to controlled substance charges. Oak Avenue Arrests Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite and Sgt. Tanner Steward reported stopping a Nissan Maxima at 11 p.m. Sept. 14 on Oak Avenue at Jefferson Street for failing to signal the required distance prior to turning...
