County Hay Show Winners Named Thursday
Hay! The 2015 Hopkins County Hay Show winners have been announced, according to Don Smith, member of the Ag Worker’s member. Winners were selected by judges from samples submitted by local hay producers. The highest protein analysis as well as the physical score (ie appearance, lack of foreign matter) determined the judge’s scores. The top four with score and protein: Winner name: Physical score: Protein: ...
Ribeye Cook-off, Christmas Program, Fall Festival Arts Contest
Beef Cooking Demonstrations Coming Soon! Sulphur Springs will be the host for a special event on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, on Celebration Plaza. The NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Round-up will feature several opportunities to enjoy the cooler weather, the beautiful downtown plaza, and celebrate Texas beef! On Friday, October 16, representatives from the Texas Beef Council will provide cooking demonstrations...
Compassion for Patients, Low Infection Rate Highlight CMS Survey of Memorial Hospital
One surveyor said that she liked seeing the compassion of the employees for the patients. That was one reply given by the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) survey team that concluded a full book survey of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Wednesday. The three day survey was initiated Monday following an infection control complaint made to CMS. That complaint was found invalid and unfounded but the investigation team...
Brooks Named Memorial Clinic CAO
September 30, 2015 – Shelton Brooks, the new Chief Administrative Officer for Memorial Clinic attended his first meeting of the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board Monday night. He’s in his second week on the job. He is replacing Mike Yost. Brooks has had a 20 year career in health care in Florida. He comes from Jacksonville, FL. His wife is said to be a die hard Cowboys fan. Brooks caught some good natured grief...
Infection Control Complaint Under Investigation; Hospital Board approves Tax Rate and Purchases
A recent patient complaint against Hopkins County Memorial Hospital has attracted the attention of CMS or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Three surveyors have visited the hospital campus to investigate the complaint’s validity. The complaint apparently involves infection control. Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew told the Board Monday night at least one of the surveyors seemed to be on a mission to find the hospital...
Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Agreement Delayed But Moving Forward
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew gave a partnership update to the board Monday night. He said Ethical Religious Directives (ERD) are moving along in a good direction. McAndrew said the hospital and CHRISTUS now expect to get more focused. An agreement isn’t expected by the end of October. No new date has been set. McAndrew said everything is moving along. He stated the building of a $2-million surgical...
Dike Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child
19-year old Levi Shea Williams of Dike has been charged with sexual assault of a child. Bond was set at $40,000. The alleged offense occurred at a residence on FM 275 South just before 1 p.m. Friday. An arrest was made shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday. A mother reported walking in on a man with a juvenile female engaged in a sexual act.
Hale Sentenced to 15 Years
September 25, 2015 – Nessica Rachele Hale, 40, was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Corrections Friday September 25, 2015 following a plea bargain. Hale pled guilty to fraudulent used of identifying information, a Felony 2; tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair, a Felony 3; and credit card or debit card abuse, a state jail felony. In July of this year, Hale was arrested for use of the...
Higgins Memorial Highway Sign in Place
Friday morning at the Texas Highway Department Office on Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs, the sign that will be placed on State Highway 154 between Yantis and Sulphur Springs designating it as the Sgt. Tanner Stone Higgins Highway was unveiled before a good crowd. Sgt. Higgins was killed while serving in the military. His cousin, Ryan Horn, a Sulphur Springs native, presided Friday morning. Horn expressed the family’s...
Flynn Named Champion For Free Enterprise Award
Austin, TX- The Texas Association of Business gave Representative Dan Flynn (HD-2) the TAB’s Champion for Free Enterprise Award for his efforts in the 84th Legislative Session. This is TAB’s highest legislative distinction. “Rep. Flynn has a long commitment to the business community in Texas,” said Bill Hammond, Texas Association of Business CEO. “Rep. Flynn backs the issues that keep our business...
