Frost Advisory for Hopkins County Area Tuesday 4 AM to 10 AM
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for parts of North and Central Texas along and east of a line from Breckenridge to Killeen and along and northwest of a Temple to Athens line. Hopkins County is included in the advisory. The frost advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Overnight temperatures will fall into the 30’s. Frost may damage or even kill sensitive vegetation if left...
Saputo Foods USA Prepares for the Hiring Event
Computers, printers, chairs and tables are being arranged at the Civic Center in preparation for the Saputo Job Fair on Saturday March 11th. Saputo staff and Texas Workforce employees will be on site from 8AM till 2PM to grant interviews to all qualified applicants. However, only individuals that have completed the online application will receive an interview. Saputo is providing computers and coaches during the Job Fair to help...
Sulphur Springs Symphony League 18th Annual Children’s Concert
Students from around Hopkins County filled the Hopkins County Civic Thursday April 10th, 2017. The annual concert presented by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League featured Conductor Douglas Bakenhus. SSSL President Maletta Reynolds welcomed the crowd and thanked City National Bank for their support. This concert, the Independence Concert on Celebration Plaza, and other support for Arts in North East Texas are provided by the SSSL...
Como Man Arrested for Prohibited Sexual Conduct
Seven counts of Prohibited Sexual Conduct charges have been filed against David Allen Woolverton, 35. Woolverton, of Como is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $20,000 bond for each charge. The conduct with a family member began in 2011 and has continued until the arrest. Currently, Woolverton has been charged with one count for each year, but, according to the arrest report, the activity has numbered 50 or more...
Miller Grove News March 10, 2017
Weather has been improving and everything has started to green up. The trees are starting to put on leaves, flowers are beginning to bloom, grass is getting thick and turning a bright green color, and the vegetables in the garden are starting to perk up. The few rains we have received have done a world of good. I was even proud to get to mow the yard the other day but I know that feeling will wear off as we move into summer....
Tira News March 10, 2017
by Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Floyd Payton. He passed away Sunday and his funeral was held at the Tira Methodist Church on Wednesday, under the direction of Murray-Orwosky funeral home. Floyd and Martha have been very active in the church and community. Floyd was the president of the Tira Cemetery Association for many years, as well as Mayor of Tira up until about a year ago. Please remember the family...
Back in Hopkins County Jail
Valirie Ann Hicks, 34, of Pittsburg was transferred from Titus County to Hopkins County Jail. Hicks was arrested on three warrants issued by the Eighth Judicial District Court and one issued by the County Court. She has been in Hopkins County Jail previously. Hicks was one of two women arrested in Sulphur Springs in January 2016 by Hopkins County officers for prostitution and drugs. They journeyed from Titus County to Hopkins County...
Chamber Connection-March 9, 2017
It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!! Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally. Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride. Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so either sign up to ride in the rally, or come out and cheer on these athletes!! It’s an entertaining day in...
