Voter Numbers Down on Day Two of Early Voting
Fewer early voters for Wednesday’s day two of early voting in the March 1st Primary as a total of 270 voted in both the Democratic and Republican Primary Wednesday. Of that total, 29 voted in the Democratic Primary and 241 in the Republican Primary. Total votes for the first two days of early voting reflect a total of 644 registered voters have cast ballots. Republicans outnumber Democrats but that could be based on the fact that...
Black History Month Celebration at Church of Christ on M.L.K. Jr. Drive
“Celebrate Black History: Life, Freedom, and Diversity” with the Church of Christ on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Sulphur Springs, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 6 p.m. The congregation invites you to join them for an evening of history, reflection and inspiration as we celebrate Black History Month. Guest speaker will be Bro. Roy Childs, Seymore Church of Christ. There will be refreshments following the event. We...
Extension Office Busy Preparing for NETLA Show by Mario Villarino
This time of the year, the Hopkins County Extension Office is busy organizing and mentoring youth for the NETLA showing coming up February 25, 26 and 27, 2016. To me, raising livestock projects provides many experiences in life that you might or not be aware off. For those not familiar with the process, everything starts with families deciding to engage in preparing and raising a project with their kids. During the process, families...
First Day of Early Voting: 374 Ballots Cast
Tuesday, February 16th was the first day for early voting for the March 1st primary. On the first day, 374 Hopkins County residents cast ballots. Of that 374, 352 voted in the Republicans Primary and 22 voted in the Democratic Primary. Early voting for all county voters both Democrats and Republicans takes place in the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Building in the boardroom on Connally Street in Sulphur Springs. Hours for early...
Local Voters Question Aggressive Electioneering Near Early Voting Poll
Political aggressiveness that has been unknown to Hopkins County has finally arrived from the big city and areas of the nation where last minute effort outweighs common courtesy. According to Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, and county Republican Party leadership, voters are complaining about candidates and/or their representatives standing outside the non-electioneering boundaries. According to law, those seeking a political...
Primary Election: Places to Vote; The Ballot
With Early Voting underway, attention turns to the Democrat and Republican Primary elections in Texas. Early voting is available at only one place in Hopkins County–the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Building on Connally Street in Sulphur Springs. However, on the day of the Primary, there are 14 polling places scattered across the county where a Hopkins County voter can cast their ballot. On Tuesday, March 1st, registered...
Incumbent Congressman Considers Primary Election a Referendum On His First Term in Office
Incumbent Congressman John Ratcliffe considers this year’s primary election a referendum on his first term in office. Monday night, February 15, 2016, he attended the Hopkins County Republican Party President’s Day Forum. Ratcliffe called it a great opportunity to connect with Hopkins County voters. With early voting starting Tuesday, Ratcliffe said he has been in Hopkins County 30 times this past year. Local voters have been able to...
Dr. Ellis Seeks State Board of Education District 9 Post
Long time Lufkin resident, President of the Lufkin School Board, and Chiropractor, Dr. Keven Ellis is seeking the District 9 Seat on the Texas State Board of Education. Dr. Ellis was in Sulphur Springs Monday night attending the Hopkins County Republican Party’s President’s Day event at the Regional Civic Center. Dr. Ellis states that as a businessman, he understands the importance of a strong educational system in a community, and...
Bond Reduced for McQueen
A bond reduction hearing for Justin Joe McQueen will perhaps give McQueen a break from Hopkins County Jail. McQueen, 19, has been in Hopkins County Jail on a $1-million bond since October 11, 2015 when he was charged with the murder of Jesse Louis Vasquez, 25. Bond for McQueen was reduced Monday afternoon by District Judge Eddie Northcutt during a bond reduction hearing in 8th Judicial District Court. The conditions surrounding the...
Workforce Solutions Board Rapid Response Team to Assess Skills of Laid Off Mine Workers
According to Roger Feagley, Executive Director of Sulphur Springs Economic Development, a rapid response team, empowered by the state through Northeast Texas Workforce Solutions Board, will assess the skills of workers displaced by the closing of the Luminent Mining operations at its Monticello Mines. The Solutions Board works within a nine county area which includes the locations of the three mines that will be closed permanently....
