5 Arrested After THC, Bundles Of Money, Pills, Firearm, Marijuana Found During Interstate 30 Stop
Five Tennessee residents were arrested Saturday after THC, bundles of money, pills, a firearm and marijuana were found in their vehicle during an Interstate 30 traffic stop, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photos available for Alphonso Orlando McCracken, Michael Daniels Thomas Jr., Cadarrius K. Bell or Cardiss Savannah Henderson Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde reported stopping a Hyundai Sonata before...
Local DAR Reminds of US Constitution Week, Observed Annually September 17 – 23
Constitution Week commemorates the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the United States Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.[1] The observance of Constitution Week runs annually from September 17 to September 23. It was officially enacted on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower from a congressional resolution petitioned by the Daughters of the...
Highlights From John Chester Dutch Oven Class
The class was held on Saturday September 12, 2020 inside Heritage Park, and a healthy-size interest was obvious from the number and variety of cooks who registered. From beginner to advanced, from young to forever young, these cooks have learned the secret that great outdoor cooking is best shared with others! Thanks Rick and Carlie for keeping alive and strong the Hopkins County legacy sparked by Johnny “Buffalo”...
SSISD Trustees To Consider Accepting Application For Solar Farm, Request To Close Portion of CR 3602 Sept. 14
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees has a full agenda Monday evening. The SSISD trustees will be asked to consider an application for a solar farm, a request to close a portion of CR 3602 and SHAC members, designating 4-H as an extracurricular activity and appointing Extension Agents as adjunct faculty, and legal policies, according to the Sept. 14 meeting agenda. SSISD logo A large portion of the 6 p.m. meeting has been designated...
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors Sept. 14 Meeting Agenda
Hopkins County Hospital DistrictCalled Meeting of Board of Directors Notice is hereby given that a Called Meeting of the Board of Directors of Hopkins County Hospital District will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Plaza Conference Room of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic at 113 Airport Road, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 AGENDA Call to OrderInvocationPublic ForumSwearing in of Tim KeltyReview and Approve Tax Rate for...
Texas Conference For Employers Hosting Virtual Seminar on Employment Law
The Texas Conference For Employers will be hosting a 90-minute law session later this month. The session in question is a free virtual employment law session hosted by the Office of Commissioner Representing Employers. The session will include lessons on Wage & Hour Law, Medical Leave, and Payroll Tax 101. Attendance is free, and the link to sign-up can be found here. More information for the Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas,...
2020 Creative Arts Contest, Arts & Crafts Show Slated Oct. 23-24
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Family & Community Health — Hopkins County Excitement is building for the 2020 Creative Arts Contest and Arts & Crafts Show. Both events are scheduled to take place October 23 and 24, at the Sulphur Springs High School. Questions have been coming in about the Creative Arts Contest, so I thought it would be beneficial to provide some information and encourage...
Youth Livestock Projects Validation Dates
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR The mission of the youth livestock validation program is to promote a positive youth development environment focused on ensuring rules for livestock exhibition are being followed under the supervision of County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers. This helps to foster integrity, virtues, and values of youth and families. The purpose of...
Fort Worth Man Arrested On Assault Warrant, Arkansas Woman For Marijuana Possession
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde stopped a Toyota Camry for speeding on Interstate 30 near mile marker 120 around 1 p.m. Friday. A Forth Worth man was arrested on a felony assault warrant and an Arkansas woman was jailed for marijuana possession, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Jaron Lakwan Hill Ugalde reported smelling a marijuana odor coming from the Toyota Camry as he contacted...
Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting
Dispatch protocols and system were central topics discussed recently during the first meeting conducted between volunteer fire department chiefs and county officials since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. Dispatch Protocols Hopkins County Fire Department Chief Andy Endsley said one reason the meeting was called at the EOC/training center at the sheriff’s office instead of its usual location at Hopkins County Fire Station...
