NETLA Market Show Feb 23-27, 2021
What is the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project? According to Texas 4-H publication by Marty Vahlenkamp, “The experience I am sure it is different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. As I write this short article, I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is true and right on...
Clements: Water Restored To North Hopkins WSC Customers, Dike Still Has Lower Water Pressure
Maxwell: Sulphur Springs’ Water Towers Refilled Tuesday Morning After a weekend of water being shut off more than once by the City Of Sulphur Springs, water has been restored to North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation customers. Those consuming water, however, are recommended to boil it because the pressure did fall below recommended amounts, according to NHWSC General Manager Edgar Clements. Some Dike residents still have lower...
Feb. 13 to Feb. 22 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 67 New Cases, 80 Recoveries
While most area residents were busy dealing with the extreme frigid weather since Valentine’s weekend, 67 Hopkins County residents also battled COVID-19 and 80 others were reported to have recovered from the novel coronavirus 2019 from Feb. 13-22, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services Feb. 22 COVID-19 updates. A total of 1,823 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in Hopkins County...
2 Free Packages Of Bottled Water Offered Per Household For NHWSC Customers In Need
Two free packages bottled of water are being offered per household as long as supplies last for North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation customers to assist them until water levels and pressure are sufficiently improved to pump water to all customers, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley. Look for the pallets stacked with cases of water at Joe Bob’s at the corner of State Highway 19 and FM 71....
Titus County Man Arrested On Methamphetamine Possession Charge
Local authorities arrested two people over the weekend following State Highway 19 traffic stops, a Titus County man on methamphetamine possession and weapon charges and a Sulphur Springs woman on a DWI charge, according to arrest reports. Traffic Stop On SH 19 North At CR 4578 No HCSO jail photo available for Colton Jacob Logan Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher stopped a white Mercedes around 9:45 p.m. Feb. 20,...
Local Disaster Declaration Issued For Hopkins County Due To Winter Weather
Disaster Summary Paperwork Has Been Submitted Requesting Consideration To Be Added To President’s List Of Counties Eligible To Apply For Additional Individual Assistance For Weather-Related Damages Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning issued a local disaster declaration for Hopkins County due to the impact last week’s winter weather had not only on rural county residents and businesses but also residents of...
Feb. 22-26 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 Feb. 22-26 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Navy Beans, Tomato/ Corn/Okra, and Corn Bread Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and Cranberry Sauce Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll...
North Hopkins Water Supply Needs Your Help
Valves Opened at 10 a.m., But It Could Be Several Hours Before Residents Have Water As the System Has To Re-pressurize First If you live in the North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation (NHWSC) service area you are feeling the frustration of the water supply issues that are occurring. As NHWSC is the largest customer of the Sulphur Springs Water Department, and water usage overall has gone way up for everyone mainly due to water leaks....
No School Monday At North Hopkins, Sulphur Bluff ISDs Due to NHWSC Water Issues
North Hopkins ISD North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation issues are impacting not just residents but also school and business in North Hopkins as well. North Hopkins ISD at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sunday announced the district will not be able to have school Monday, or until further. Sulphur Bluff ISD also has canceled school on Monday because they won’t have water. The notice from NHISD Superintendent Darin Jolly states:...
