Bill Allan Recognized For Service To Hopkins County
Constable II Bill Allan was recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court for his years of service. The court also approved a couple of donations to Precinct 4 and volunteer fire department agreements during the regular session Monday morning. Judge Robert Newsom, Precinct 2 Constable Bill Allan Allan received a plaque for 8 years of dedicated service as Constable for Precinct 2. Allan opted to retire at the end of the year instead...
Observing Pearl Harbor Day and America’s Entry to WWII
On December 7, 1941, due to the devastating surprise air attack on our ships and planes at the Pearl Harbor base in Hawaii, the United States entered World War II. Great numbers of women, many whom had never worked outside their homes before, became 65% of the work force in 1942, filling a void created as soldiers deployed. Many industry jobs previously closed to them welcomed women to a variety of jobs. Nineteen-year-old Rosalind...
Como Men Accused Of Shooting A Dog, Leaving It On Side Of Road
Deputies Sunday arrested two Como men accused of shooting a dog and leaving it on the side of the road Saturday morning. David Ryan Hayes (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications operators dispatched Deputy Jason Lavender to County Road 2333 just before 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 to check out a report of an injured animal. Upon arrival, Lavender reported finding a black and white dog lying on the side...
Dec. 7-11 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 Dec. 7-11 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Chicken and Beef Sliders with Cheese, Lettuce Tomato and Pickle Spear, Baked Beans and Chips Tuesday – Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll...
Dec. 5 COVID-19 Update: 20 New Cases, 2 Recoveries
While Texas Department of State Health Services’ Dec. 5 COVID-19 update showed two additional COVID-19 recoveries and no additional COVID-19 fatalities on Saturday, four times as many Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 results on Saturday than the 5 new cases reported on Friday, which resulted in a higher active case count as well. On Saturday, the DSHS COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard showed 913 Hopkins County...
TxDOT Digital Highway Sign Contest Open Through Dec. 8
Ever been driving down the highway and see those digital signs and think, that’s clever but you can do better, or that you have a great informational slogan that’d look really good up there? TxDOT Digital Highway Sign Contest is open through Dec. 8 (TxDOT photo) Texas Department Of Transportation invites community members to submit their best clever saying for a chance to have your message encouraging safer...
Dec. 4 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities, 5 New Cases, 2 Recoveries
Texas Department of State Health Services Dec. 4 COVID-19 dashboard showed a huge change in the number of new cases reported on Thursday than the 44 reported for Hopkins County Dec. 3 as well as two recoveries. DSHS also announced the 56th COVID-19 fatality, while Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management’s Dec. 4 COVID-19 update showed a rise in patients counts Friday in the COVID-19 Unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances...
Six Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least six people were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants, including five charged on controlled substance-related offenses and three jail transfers. Jail Transfers No HCSO jail photo available for Edward Roy Thomas Deputy Amanda Weatherford transferred Edward Roy Thomas from Gurney jail unit in Palestine to Hopkins County jail. The 21-year-old Hondo, Texas man was booked Dec. 3 on three outstanding unauthorized use of a...
2020 Holiday Events in Hopkins County
A modified parade will be held December 4, 2020 by the Lions Club of Sulphur Springs There will be a drive-thru Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday December 4, 2020 in Buford Park. The public can drive through the park between 6:30 and 8pm to view the lighted Christmas floats, which will be stationary. The modified holiday event is sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Lions Club. The Christmas Market on Main Street is set for...
Teen Jailed On Sexual Assault, Theft Warrants
December 4, 2020 – A Sulphur Springs teen was jailed on sexual assault and theft charges, according to arrest reports. Jordan Tramaine Whitmore (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Police Sgt. Brandon Mayes was made aware Jordan Tramaine Whitmore had four outstanding warrant. Mayes contacted the 18-year-old at his residence and took him into custody at 12:35 p.m. Dec. 2 on one aggravated sexual assault of a child warrant,...
