New Orthopedic Surgeon Joins CHRISTUS Hospital, Sulphur Springs
Dr. Chris Meltsakos will bring his skills in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. His first day in the office will be September 7, 2020 at Trinity Orthopedic Clinic, 103B Medical Circle. The clinic phone number is 903-885-6688. Meanwhile, he will be relocating his family to town and getting to know some of his patients during a free Sports Clinic to be held on Saturday mornings...
All Ages Welcome To Enter 5th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Photography Contest
Chamber Connection for 8/20 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce It’s time for the 5th Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than Jan. 1, 2018, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. There are seven categories you may enter:...
Goodson Sentenced On Tampering With Evidence Charge
A Jakwaviane Kentrail Goodson pled guilty to tampering with evidence and was sentenced to 17 years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to prosecutors. Jakwaviane Kentrail Goodson (HCSO jail photo) The 22-year-old has been in custody since his arrest July 20, 2019 on the tampering with evidence charge, as well as an obstruction or retaliation charge and a sexual assault of a child charge,...
Disturbance Results In Misdemeanor Assault Arrest
Complaint of a disturbance in which a man allegedly kicked in a door resulted in a Class C misdemeanor assault arrest late Monday night, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received two calls regarding a West Main Street residence in Como twice in less than an hour Monday night, one at 10:20 p.m. Aug. 17 of people arguing and one at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 17 of a woman and her boyfriend...
What Is 4-H All About by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas To prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence and adulthood, through a coordinated, long-term, progressive series of educational experiences that enhance life skills and develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive...
Former Sulphur Springs Trooper Making DPS History As One Of First Female Ranger Captains
August 11, 2020 – Three Texas Rangers, including a Ranger who began her DPS career in Sulphur Springs, are making history with their promotions to the rank of captain, according to Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS logo Wende Wakeman, who began her career as a DPS Trooper in Sulphur Springs, and Melba Saenz are the first two female Ranger captains in DPS history. James Thomas is the first-known Ranger in modern history...
Cumby, Sulphur Springs To Hold City Council Elections
Both Cumby and Sulphur Springs are scheduled to hold City Council elections on Nov. 3, each to fill two seats on the council. City of Cumby Cumby Municipal Building The City of Cumby had called for a special election in May to fill the open seats on the council. However, state election officials contacted city officials in April regarding the Cumby special election. All candidates for Places 1 and 2 in the May 2 election were...
Meal a Day Needs Cooks! Can You Volunteer?
During the weeks of Summer and COVID-19, volunteer help in the Meal a Day Kitchen has dwindled. The currently small cooking staff is carrying a load meant for more workers. The demand calls for 5 cooks per day, and on some days, there are only 2 or 3 cooks for that day’s shift. Thus, the cooking staff and and Director Karon Weatherman are seeking some additional help. Here are the current needs, based on a 5-day week. Monday...
Good Start to 2020 Reported by County, Area School Supts
In a round of phone calls to school districts in and around Hopkins County on August 18, there was an overall positive response about the first days back at school from the Superintendent’s offices we spoke to today. Cumby ISD reports 88% in-class and 12% at-home attendance since school started on August 13, with about 400 students enrolled. According to Cindy Mannon in the Superintendent’s office, “we’ve had a...
3 School Districts Plan For Nov. 3 Trustees Elections
2 Districts Will Likely Be Able To Cancel Nov. 3 School Board Elections; School Board At 1 District Will Have To Fill Open Seat At the close of candidate filing Monday, only two Hopkins County school districts had more candidates than trustee seats up for election on Nov. 3. One district had one fewer candidate than seats to be filled with a Nov. 3 trustees election. One district postponed the trustees election from May until Nov. 3....
