Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors Sept. 14 Meeting Agenda
Sep13

Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors Sept. 14 Meeting Agenda

Hopkins County Hospital DistrictCalled Meeting of Board of Directors Notice is hereby given that a Called Meeting of the Board of Directors of Hopkins County Hospital District will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Plaza Conference Room of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic at 113 Airport Road, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 AGENDA Call to OrderInvocationPublic ForumSwearing in of Tim KeltyReview and Approve Tax Rate for...

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Texas Conference For Employers Hosting Virtual Seminar on Employment Law
Sep13

Texas Conference For Employers Hosting Virtual Seminar on Employment Law

The Texas Conference For Employers will be hosting a 90-minute law session later this month. The session in question is a free virtual employment law session hosted by the Office of Commissioner Representing Employers. The session will include lessons on Wage & Hour Law, Medical Leave, and Payroll Tax 101. Attendance is free, and the link to sign-up can be found here. More information for the Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas,...

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Sept. 14-18, 2020 Meal A Day Menu
Sep13

Sept. 14-18, 2020 Meal A Day Menu

Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Sept. 14-18, 2020 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Cornflake Chicken Casserole, Stewed Squash and Pinto Beans Tuesday — Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Potato Chips and a Pickle Spear Wednesday — Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and...

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2020 Creative Arts Contest, Arts & Crafts Show Slated Oct. 23-24
Sep13

2020 Creative Arts Contest, Arts & Crafts Show Slated Oct. 23-24

By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Family & Community Health — Hopkins County Excitement is building for the 2020 Creative Arts Contest and Arts & Crafts Show. Both events are scheduled to take place October 23 and 24, at the Sulphur Springs High School. Questions have been coming in about the Creative Arts Contest, so I thought it would be beneficial to provide some information and encourage...

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Youth Livestock Projects Validation Dates
Sep13

Youth Livestock Projects Validation Dates

By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR 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 supervision of County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers. This helps to foster integrity, virtues, and values of youth and families. The purpose of...

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Fort Worth Man Arrested On Assault Warrant, Arkansas Woman For Marijuana Possession
Sep13

Fort Worth Man Arrested On Assault Warrant, Arkansas Woman For Marijuana Possession

Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde stopped a Toyota Camry for speeding on Interstate 30 near mile marker 120 around 1 p.m. Friday. A Forth Worth man was arrested on a felony assault warrant and an Arkansas woman was jailed for marijuana possession, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Jaron Lakwan Hill Ugalde reported smelling a marijuana odor coming from the Toyota Camry as he contacted...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Office Report For Sept. 2-8, 2020
Sep13

Wood County Sheriff’s Office Report For Sept. 2-8, 2020

Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Sept. 2-8, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 6Shots Fired: 3Alarm: 14 Suspicious Activity: 31Animal Complaint: 10 Terroristic Threat: 1Arrest/Warrant Service: 10 Theft: 10Assault: 2Traffic Hazard: 2Criminal Mischief: 2 Traffic Stop with Arrest: 1Criminal Trespass: 12 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 18 Welfare Check: 18Fraud: 1 911...

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Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting
Sep13

Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting

Dispatch protocols and system were central topics discussed recently during the first meeting conducted between volunteer fire department chiefs and county officials since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. Dispatch Protocols Hopkins County Fire Department Chief Andy Endsley said one reason the meeting was called at the EOC/training center at the sheriff’s office instead of its usual location at Hopkins County Fire Station...

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New, Refurbished Gear & Equipment Available To Volunteer Fire Departments
Sep12

New, Refurbished Gear & Equipment Available To Volunteer Fire Departments

Hopkins County reimburses the volunteer fire departments for their vehicle insurance and fuel costs, provides workers comp if a member is injured on a call and provides them with monthly stipends. The VFDs are dependent on community donations to pay for upkeep, maintenance, protective gear and equipment, and operations. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley pointed out that the county’s 11 volunteer fire departments haven’t had the...

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Lady Cats Volleyball Team Plays 4 Short Matches During Home Scrimmage Saturday
Sep12

Lady Cats Volleyball Team Plays 4 Short Matches During Home Scrimmage Saturday

Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner knew she had scheduled some strong teams for her Lady Cats to scrimmage Saturday, September 12, at home. The Lady Cats had trouble with former district foe Greenville but held their own during short sessions with Forney and Princeton. volleyball The Lady Cats opened the day by winning a set against Princeton before the Lady Panthers took a set to even things out. Next the Lady Cats dropped two...

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