A Quick Look At The 10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution
Texas voters have an opportunity to weigh in on nearly a dozen topics which could affect individuals, families and businesses by casting ballots in the Nov. 5 constitutional amendments election. The 10 proposed amendment to the state constitution will impact education, parks, taxes, cancer research, people in disaster areas, flood zones and even retired police dogs. Voters are cautioned to read the proposals carefully as the wording...
Local Voters Casting Ballots In City, School, Water Supply Corporation Elections
10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution On Nov. 5 Ballot All early voting by personal appearance for Hopkins County voters will be conducted in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace courtroom, inside the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson Street. As of 5 p.m. Monday, a total of 403 voters had cast ballots in Hopkins County, including 72 ballots cast between 9:30 a.m.and 5 p.m. Monday. Voter turn out during the first week of early...
Hopkins County Fire Department To Benefit From SAFER, SRA Grants
Hopkins County Commissioners Court, during the regular court session Monday morning, formally accepted two grants to benefit the fire department. County officials were notified earlier this fall that Hopkins County Fire Department has been selected to benefit from SAFER grant and Thursday was presented with $20,000 Sabine River Authority Community Assistance Program Grant. County officials had to formally accept the grants in court...
Coach Owens Comments on Unusual Greenville Game on Coach’s Show Saturday Morning
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens was told that the Wildcats only gave up 147 total yards to Greenville in Friday night’s 25-13 Lions’ win at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Wildcats defense allowed only one touchdown. The Lions added an interception return for a touchdown and two kickoff returns for scores. Coach Owens said the Wildcats played phenomenal defense. They allowed 110 rushing yards and 37 yards passing. He said the...
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Has News on Friday Win and Playoffs
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said her team had a little bit of a slow start before finding high gear in a 3-1 district win at Mount Pleasant on Friday (October 25). The Lady Cats managed to win a close first set but then dropped set two. In high gear, the Lady Cats put the match away by winning sets three and four. Coach Dorner said she got very good play from Sadie Washburn, Brooklyn Burnside and Erika VanBenthem, who did...
JBT Marketing Conducting Photo Fundraiser For Pickton-Pine Forest VFD
Proceeds Will Go To Fire Department To Be Put Toward Cost of New Breathing Packs Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department officers Monday announced a photo fundraiser in progress. The fire department has contracted with JBT Marketing, Inc. Representatives of the business will be contacting people in the VFD service area to offer photography lots for $40 for an 8 inch by 11 inch photo. During the photo shoot, those making a...
4 Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants Over The Weekend
At least four people were booked into Hopkins County jail over the weekend on outstanding felony controlled substance warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Anthony Wayne Dugan Anthony Wayne Dugan, 38, of North Richland Hills was transported by HCSO Deputy Jason Poteet from Lubbock County Detention Center at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, to Hopkins County jail on a warrant for violation of probation on a felony bail...
Tyler Woman Arrested In Cumby On Controlled Substance Charge
A 22-year-old Tyler woman was jailed Saturday evening after being found Cumby police found prescription medication in a Tylenol bottle in her possession, according to police reports. Cumby Police Officer Zack Steward reported stopping a Chevrolet 1500 pickup about 4:15 p.m. Oct. 26 on Commerce Street after noticing the woman driving didn’t have on a safety belt. The driver was identified as 22-year-old Montasia Ry Coughlin of...
Winners in Annual 42 Contest at Seniors Ctr!
Each Fall, Karon Weatherman plans a 42 Tournament for the community. It’s evident, 42 is still a pretty cool game and it appeals to more than one generation! In fact, the tradition of the Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament is being carried on by his son, Ronnie Martin, who also loves to play the game. He was at the Tournament and appears in photos with the 2019 winners. Twenty-six two-person teams entered the competition, with tables...
