6 Intoxication-Related Arrests In Hopkins County
Jun10

6 Intoxication-Related Arrests In Hopkins County

Local officials conducted 6 intoxication-related arrests, including two on felony and four on misdemeanor charges, June 6-8. Davis Street DWI Crash Kenneth John Isham was arrested after an officer observed him crashing a tan Buick Century at the corner of North Davis and Main Street at 5:55 p.m. June 7, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Nick Floyd alleged in arrest reports. Kenneth John Isham (HCSO jail photo) Upon arrival, Floyd...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News
Jun10

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News

By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CMFH-SS, [email protected] CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hospital Visitation For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients,...

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Chamber Connection — June 11, 2020
Jun10

Chamber Connection — June 11, 2020

Lezley Brown By Lezley Brown, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce.  The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for...

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Commissioner Explains Request To Abandon CR 3531 Right-Of-Way
Jun09

Commissioner Explains Request To Abandon CR 3531 Right-Of-Way

Commissioners Court Asked To Consider Signs To Better Identify Rosemont Street Buildings Hopkins County Commissioners approved 2 road-related items and heard a request from the District Clerk’s Office regarding signage for Rosemont Street buildings. Precinct 3 Commissioner explained the request to abandon a CR 3531 right-of-way. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Granitized Road Materials The court was asked to consider...

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Tips On Growing Cucumbers
Jun09

Tips On Growing Cucumbers

By Mario Villarino Cucurbits are a very interesting group of plant. They not only do well in Hopkins County but can handle the heat much better than other vegetables. Also, because even big plants can be kept in small space, gardeners have the tendency to always have at least one of them in their gardens. Some of the cucurbits can grow to a really big size. Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR 1200B...

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10 New Cases Of COVID-19, 1 Recovery Reported In Hopkins County June 8
Jun08

10 New Cases Of COVID-19, 1 Recovery Reported In Hopkins County June 8

Hopkins County’s COVID-19 Total Since MidMarch: 40 Cases, 32 Of Which Are Active Cases And 8 Have Recovered Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom twice Monday reported new lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County. At 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, the judge announced 2 new cases and 1 person recovering from COVID-19. Then, at 9 p.m., Newsom announced 8 additional cases of COVID-19 case in Hopkins County. That’s 10...

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Enola Gay Honored By Governor, Commissioners Court
Jun08

Enola Gay Honored By Governor, Commissioners Court

KSST’s own Enola Gay Mathews received honors from the governor and was recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court for her continued support of the community. Enola Gay was honored with the Governor’s Yellow Rose of Texas Commission and received a proclamation of thanks for her contributions to the community from the Commissioners Court. The Yellow Rose of Texas commission is bestowed to Texas women by the Texas...

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June 8 Update: 2 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 1 Recovery In Hopkins County
Jun08

June 8 Update: 2 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 1 Recovery In Hopkins County

Hopkins County’s COVID-19 Total Since MidMarch: 32 Cases, 24 Of Which Are Active Cases And 8 Have Recovered Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 announced 2 new cases of COVID-19 case in Hopkins County. No additional information about the new cases are known at this time, except that they are home and isolating, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley. “We are...

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Fish, Boat, Hike! News from Cooper Lake State Park
Jun08

Fish, Boat, Hike! News from Cooper Lake State Park

Boat ramp repaired after Spring flooding at Doctors Creek unit Now it’s Time for Some Fun in the Sun at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— It’s time to get outside and enjoy the beginning of summer!  What can be better than visiting Cooper Lake State Park?  The park has two swimming areas that are open and ready for you.  The lake is full and the cool early summer waters of the lake will feel so refreshing!  ...

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SSISD Trustees To Recognize Rowena Johnson, Robbin Vaughn At June 8 Meeting
Jun07

SSISD Trustees To Recognize Rowena Johnson, Robbin Vaughn At June 8 Meeting

Sulphur Springs Independent School District trustees plan to recognize two women for their service to the school district. Rowena Johnson will be honored for 50 years of service with the district. The long-time educator notified school officials in March of her plans to retire. Also to be recognized for serving two years as president of SSISD Board of Trustees is Robbin Vaughn. Last year, she agreed to another year president of the...

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