Local Runners Stand Out Again At State Cross Country Meet
Miller Grove Boys, Billingsley State Champs; Saltillo Boys, MG Girls Finish 2nd At State Cross Country Meet; SB, NH Have Top 10 Finishers Hopkins County cross country teams continued to shine brightly at the State Class 1A Cross Country Meet held Monday at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock. In boys competition, Miller Grove captured the state championship followed by Saltillo in second place. Hornet runner Isaiah Billingsley also...
Motorists Urged To Take Simple Safety Precaution
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Drivers And Passengers About The Importance Of Wearing Seat Belts TxDOT Logo AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, Texas Department of Transportation reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their loved ones: buckling up. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying by 45% for people in the...
Wednesday Game Day: Wildcats Basketball Team Scheduled To Get In Another Game Before Thanksgiving
The Wildcats Basketball Team is in action on this Wednesday game day. The game was originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday, but the Wildcats agreed to the rescheduling to assist Dallas Lincoln with their quarantine schedule. The Wildcats will take on Lincoln at the PC Cobb Center in Dallas. The schedule called for a freshman game at 1 p.m., a JV contest at 2:30 p.m. with the varsity game at 4 p.m. The Wildcats are 1-3 so far this...
Men Receive Deferred Sentence For Controlled Substance Charge
Two men each received a deferred sentence on a controlled substance charge in district court this week. Two men and a woman also plead guilty in court and are slated to be sentenced in a hearing next month, according to court reports. Rafael Sanchez Gutierrez (HCSO jail photo) On Monday, Nov. 23, Rafael Sanchez Gutierrez appeared in the 8th Judicial District Court during the 9 a.m. session. He arranged to plead guilty on a possession...
Please Remember Your Local Business When Shopping This Season
Chamber Connection Nov. 26, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 2020 has been a year for the history books, and now … here we sit preparing for Thanksgiving Day! The Friday after Thanksgiving is a day often referred to as Black Friday. It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on...
Lake Country CASA Benefits From Alliance Bank Donation
Lake Country CASA Executive Director Gina Law, Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers Tom Sellers, Alliance Bank President/CEO, presented a $1,000 donation on behalf of the bank in lieu of a public customer appreciation event to Lake Country CASA Executive Director Gina Law to the Court Appointed Special Advocates for children this week. The contribution is especially appreciated this year as Lake Country CASA will not be able to...
Nov. 24 COVID-19 Update: 24 In COVID Unit, 58 Active Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials’ Nov. 24 COVID-19 update showed cumulative totals with 11 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 69 additional recoveries over their last report on Nov. 20. HC/SSEM also provided some additional demographic details for recent COVID-19 cases provided by DSHS. Changes in State Reporting The HC/SSEM officials in a Zoom press conference Tuesday afternoon noted that county...
Commissioners Court Tabled Road Closure Order, Approved Agreements, Contracts
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled a road closure order but approved several agreements and contracts as presented. Road Closure The court was originally scheduled to consider approving road closure order for a portion of County Road 3602 during their regular meeting Monday. However, Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley asked the court to table the motion as not all steps in the process required to close a road had...
3 County Chase Ends With Wreck And Felony Arrest
A 3 county chase concluded Monday night with a wreck and felony arrest, according to sheriff’s deputies. The vehicle pursuit reportedly began at 9:06 p.m. November 23, 2020 on State Highway 19 south in Hopkins County when Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Fisher attempted to stop a 2020 Ford Mustang for a traffic violation. MANNINO,JESSICA ASHLEY – Taken in 2019 Instead of stopping for officers, the driver...
