What You Need To Know Before Driving Through For Hopkins County Stew
The start of October typically means two things in Sulphur Springs: Homecoming and the annual Hopkins County Stew contest. Tonight’s Homecoming game has been canceled but this year’s queen and princesses were crowned Thursday night. The Hopkins County Stew is still planned for later this month, but due to COVID-19 will be a little different. Stew news from Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Lezley Brown This...
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict In Sexual Assault Trial
A Hopkins County jury at noon Friday, Oct. 9, returned a guilty verdict in the aggravated sexual assault trial of Denzel Dredon Jackson, local officials reported. Denzel Dredon Jackson (HCSO jail photo) The jury deliberated for several hours Thursday evening and returned at 8:30 a.m. Friday to deliberate all Friday morning, before returning a verdict. Jackson was accused of the aggravated sexual assault of his girlfriend and mother of...
Jury Still Deliberating In Aggravated Sexual Assault Trial
The Hopkins County jury was still deliberating at 10:40 a.m. Oct. 9 in the aggravated sexual assault trial of Denzel Dredon Jackson. Denzel Dredon Jackson (HCSO jail photo) The jury panel was selected Monday, opening statements from attorneys were heard Tuesday morning, then prosecutors called witnesses the next few days. On Thursday morning, defense attorney Gabriel Ogueri began presenting calling defense witnesses. Jackson testified...
Macy Sworn In As New Chief Of Tira VFD
By Jan Vaughn Tony Macy was sworn in as the new chief of the Tira Volunteer Fire Department in a special meeting of the Tira City Council on October 4, 2020. Tira Mayor Allen Joslin and our new Tira Volunteer Fire Chief Tony Macy I need to make a correction about the Tira Community Christmas Party. It is scheduled for the second Saturday in December, not the first Saturday, as previously reported. We are hopeful that conditions will...
Hopkins County Oct. 8 COVID-19 Update: 3 More Deaths, 10 New Cases, 5 Recoveries, 90 Active Cases
The COVID-19 case counts in Hopkins County continued to rise on Thursday, with 3 more deaths reported by Texas Department of State Health Services, and 10 new positive COVID-19 cases and five recoveries reported by Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in their Hopkins County Oct. 8 COVID-19 update. DSHS reported a total of 18 COVID-19 fatalities, derived from officials cause of death on official death...
HC Genealogical Society Announces Virtual Meeting on Wednesday October 14
Greetings from HCHS,We will be conducting our October meeting virtually, via Zoom, hosted by the Texas State Genealogical Society. It will be held, as usual, on the third Thursday of the month, October 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.Registration will be required, as there is a limitation to the number of participants. Also, we will need you to register so that we can provide you with the link you will need to join the meeting. We ask that...
Free Balance Class For Seniors Taught at The ROC Mondays, Thursdays at 11am
From Karon Weatherman, Seniors Center Director We started back having Tai Ji Quan a couple of weeks ago. It is being held at the ROC at 1st Baptist Church. We will be having it there until the Senior Citizens Center opens back up. The classes are held on Monday and Thursday at 11:00 AM Everyone is welcome. I know some of you are missing Fit and Strong. This class will keep you going until you can get back to that...
Burgers And Fries Donates To Meal A Day
Christina Hill, Tammy Lawson and Karon Weatherman Burgers and Fries made another generous donation of $2,774 Tuesday to the Meal A Day Program. The employees give their tips and customers give them donations to pass along to Meal A Day. Senior Center Director Karon Weatherman offers a huge thank you to everyone who donated.
Reinvestment Zone, 2 Rezoning Items Receive Council Approval
Two rezoning items and a reinvestment zone and tax incentive agreement for a new business were among the items receiving approval from Sulphur Springs City Council, during the regular council meeting conducted Oct. 6 on Zoom and streamed to Youtube for public viewing. My Perfect Pet Tax Incentives The City Council was asked by the Economic Development Corporation to consider designating Lot 6 at Pioneer Business park as an industrial...
Top Tips for a Successful Fall Vegetable Garden
By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener As planting time for fall vegetables begins, it’s important to know that a fall vegetable garden will need to be managed somewhat differently than a spring garden. The good news is, a well-prepared garden can ensure a bountiful harvest now that the time is here. Sunlight For Fall Vegetables Most important is planning for adequate sunlight. Vegetable garden spaces should receive at...
