Rail Repairs Are Planned In Como Area Sept. 25-29
Como-Pickton CISD Superintendent Greg Bower cautions area residents and motorists to be cautious when traveling across the railroad tracks in the Como and Pickton area over the next week. Rail repairs are planned in the Como area Sept. 25-29. railroad sign “They will start in the Como area first, and then move to the Pickton area. This work may delay some buses picking up and dropping off in some places. We wanted to make...
Local Genealogical Society Seminar Had Good Results
Almost 40 persons signed up for the day-long instructive research event John Sellers, local historian, has guested as speaker at dozens of Genealogical Research events held in several states The new Winniford Building inside Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs allows comfortable space for social distancing while learning
There’s Still Time to Register To Vote, October 5 Deadline
Secretary Hughs Marks National Voter Registration Day, Urges All Eligible Texans To Register To Vote By October 5th AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today invited all eligible Texans to celebrate and participate in National Voter Registration Day by ensuring they are registered to vote ahead of the October 5th voter registration deadline for the November 3rd election. With two weeks until the...
37 Student, 11 Employee COVID-19 Cases Reported By Rural Hopkins County Schools On Sept. 23
As of the last reports posted Wednesday night, Sept. 23, at least 37 student and 11 employee COVID-19 cases had been reported by rural Hopkins County schools since the fall semester began. Yantis ISD has also reported 2 COVID-19 cases since school began. Sulphur Springs ISD officials so far this week have reported 1 additional student and 4 employees have tested positive for coronavirus. Como-Pickton CISD officials in their last...
Hopkins County Sept. 22-23 COVID-19 Update: 12 New Cases, 85 Active Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported 12 new positive COVID-19 cases, 10 on Tuesday and 2 on Wednesday. That brings the total number of COVID-19 cases so far this month to 90 and the cumulative total since March to 333. The 37 new cases reported so far this week bump the active case count to 85. positive COVID-19 result There were no new recoveries on either Sept. 22 or 23, but 25 Hopkins County...
CHRISTUS and Texas Oncology to Build New Cancer Institute in Tyler
Business News — Sept. 22, 2020 By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, Sept. 22, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. CHRISTUS and Texas Oncology to build new cancer institute in Tyler For years, leaders at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother...
Hopkins County United Way Goal, Theme Announced At Workers Kick Off Lunch
The 2020-2021 Hopkins County United Way goal and theme, along with a few changes to the annual campaign, were announced at the annual workers kick off lunch, held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at First United Methodist Church. Hopkins County United Way campaign workers kick off lunch, held Sept 22, 2020, at First United Methodist Church Campaign Chair Mike Horne said the goal this year is to be United Together to raise $150,000 to benefit people...
Stew 2020 Only One Month Away
Chamber Connection — September 24, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here’s the best news I’ve been able to give you in a really long time… Stew 2020 is happening! It’s going to look very different than it usually does, but we did not have to cancel the event entirely. You will be able to drive through and pick up stew… and the best part is, as long as you order in advance, you can be very...
The American Pickers Are Coming To Texas
The hit History Channel TV show is coming back to Texas in November and plans to be filming several episodes while in the state. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’smost valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections...
High Speed Chase Ends With Crash
A high speed chase ended with a crash early Tuesday morning. The vehicle involved was reported to have been stolen from Bonham Monday evening, according to sheriff’s and arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney at 2:48 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 22 reported radar showed a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling south on State Highway 19 north of Sulphur Springs at 75 miles per hour in the 65 mph speed zone. The northbound...
