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....
March Primary Early Voting Begins Tuesday
Early voting for the March 1st Primary Elections begins Tuesday February 16th. Early voting will begin Tuesday instead of Monday. February 15th is a state holiday. Early voting for all county voters both Democrats and Republicans will take place in the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Building in the boardroom on Connelly Street in Sulphur Springs. The Admin building will be the only location for early voting. Hours for early voting...
Another Sex Abuse of a Child Charge Adds Another $1-Million to Dixon Bond; Trial Set for March 7
Add an additional $1-million to the bond total for James Hunter Dixon. Dixon has yet another charge for continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children based on an 8th Judicial District Court indictment. This bond was added February 12,, 2016. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Dixon goes to trial March 7th. On Friday, January 8, Justice of the Peace B. J. Teer held a magistrates hearing for James Hunter Dixon,...
Hearts of Life Offers Valentine’s Adoption Opportunity
Bo is looking for a home—again. Bo was adopted but the family that adopted him did not follow through with their plan of having a house on a larger property. Bo isn’t a prospect for anyone living in an apartment. Bo is a very loving dog and Hearts of Life would like for him to have a loving home where he can have room to play. Hearts of Life will present a Valentine’s Day Adoption opportunity Saturday morning at Petsense, 1707...
Food Connection Week February 15-19, 2016
Texas Farmers in Hopkins County will reach out to local residents to talk with them on how their food is grown during Texas Food Connection Day, February 17, 2016. They will seek to spur conversations by presenting checks to Meal A Day Centers in Sulphur Springs and Emory, and by sponsoring this week’s meal at the Dinner Bell. “Texas Food Connection Day” is about sharing what we do on our farms and ranches to grow...
“Updated” County Taxing Entities Will Lose $6.62 Million; Local Coal Mining Operation to Close Permanently
Luminant Mining Company LLC will cease operations at its Monticello Mines. The closing will result in the elimination of all related operating jobs. Luminant calls this a difficult decision and states that all employees will be laid off according to the Collective Bargain Agreement. Locations included are in Sulphur Springs, Mt. Pleasant, and Winfield. The layoff is permanent as the entire mining operation will be closed. Luminant...
“Updated” Round Up Continues in ATV Thefts; Two Arrested Thursday
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the organized crime ring that has been active in ATV thefts in three states. Christopher Brandon Garcia, 32, of Balch Springs, and Dustin Kyle “Dud” Garcia, 33, of Mesquite, (Pictures now available) were arrested Thursday afternoon in room 221 at the Seagoville Inn in Seagoville Texas. Both were transported to Hopkins County Jail where B. J. Teer set bond at $400,000 each. No JP’s...
Eight Arrested; Special Crimes Unit Cracking Down On Drugs
Feb 11, 2016 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit arrested eight (8) individuals in connection with Possession of and Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine on Wednesday. Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum says that the arrests came as a result of four separate incidents and investigations. Serving a warrant for Nathan James Bearden, Sgt. Estes made a traffic stop on East Loop 301 at Industrial Drive...
Ross Family Seeks Justice For Chance In Federal Court
A Hopkins County family is seeking a jury trial in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District Court of Texas. Shelly and Tony Ross seek damages for emotional distress, medical and funeral expenses, plus attorney fees in case number 4:16-cv-00095-ALM-CAN filed with the court by the David D. Davis Law office of Grand Prairie. Named in the suit as defendants are the city of Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Sulphur Springs Police Lt....
Ducks Unlimited Dinner Thursday
Ducks Unlimited began in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when the waterfowl population had plummeted to an all time low due to drought. A few sportsmen banded together and formed an organization with one mission; to preserve the continent’s waterfowl habitat. After years of faithful members spread across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Ducks Unlimited is the largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation...
