SSHS Treated For Bed Bugs
An exterminator treated Sulphur Springs High School Monday for bed bugs, according to Sulphur Springs Independent School District Superintendent Michael Lamb. There have been no findings at any other district campuses. When the potential problem was noted in limited areas at the school, the plant operations director was contacted. Pest and Termite The areas were isolated and Terminix contacted. “Terminix was brought in Monday....
At Least 7 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least seven people were booked into Hopkins County jail between Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 on felony warrants, according to arrest reports. David Paul Allread Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan traveled to a Rockwall County jail, where he took David Paul Allred into custody at 10:59 a.m. Feb. 18. Jordan transported Allred to Hopkins County jail, where the 34-year-old Royse City man was booked for bond forfeiture on a...
Police Arrest 2 Pedestrians On Ardis Street Following Disturbance Complaint
A disturbance complaint on Ardis Street Wednesday afternoon resulted in two arrests, one on a controlled substance charge and one for public intoxication, according to police reports. Police at 1:44 p.m. Feb. 19 contacted a 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man who was walking on Ardis Street. He was walking toward the location where the disturbance was reported. Officers reported smelling a strong alcohol odor on the pedestrian. He also...
SS Public Library Hosts Graduation of Two Students in Career Online High School
You are invited to attend as two more students are honored with a graduation ceremony of Career Online High School, hosted at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The public is invited to attend. Librarian Hope Cain has announced the graduation date as Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6pm. Career Online High School is a program that enables adults without a high school diploma or GED, to take classes to earn their high school diploma. A student...
Chamber Connection — Feb. 20, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We enjoyed a beautiful and wonderful 94th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Be the Light!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 13, at 6 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Hillis Bass, Growth and Renewal Award, Lara Colby; Community Pride,...
Junior Market Show 2020
Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources According to a 4-H parent, the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project might be different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. “I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is...
Tira News — Feb. 19, 2020
By Jan Vaughn The next Tira City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Joyce Dodd reports, “We had a very nice man meet Jane, Tami, and me at the community center on Sunday afternoon, with a pickup bed full of food for the pantry. We truly appreciate his kindness and concern for others.” Wesley Weir accompanied his mom, Yvonne, to her church Valentine party...
Republican Candidates For District 2 Texas House Of Representatives Participate In Hopkins County Forum
All three Republican candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 2 weighed in Monday on a number of current issues, including Second Amendment rights, agriculture, illegal immigration, abortion, property taxes and appraisals, and campaign finance. The three candidates participated in Hopkins County Republican Party’s Presidents’ Day Forum and fundraiser, for which more than 400 tickets were reportedly sold. The...
