No Burn Ban; Krantz Listens; Commissioners Court Monday
Hopkins County Commissioners Court said no burn ban for the county at this time. The perpetual summer threat of a burn ban continues but with precipitation in the forecast for later this week, Commissioners did not impose a ban Monday morning during their regular session. Agri-Life Extension Agents report to Commissioners’ Court Monday Commissioners did hear a report on activities from County Extension Agents. Johanna Hicks told...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 29, 2018
DINNER BELL MENUAugust 29, 2018 Community Sponsor: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Here Comes The Comfort Food! Chicken Pot Pie Oven Roasted Vegetables Garden Salad Biscuits and Butter Cake and Strawberries Lemon Cottage Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) We have the ice in the cups and the tea/water ready to pour. Relax, get out of the heat, and enjoy some good company at The Dinner Bell. Served Wednesdays at 11:45 AM at the...
Jasso Arrested in Louisiana
Sunday afternoon in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Law Enforcement found Lettie Delores Mosqueda Jasso, a former part-time clerk in the Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Office, hiding under a stairwell at an apartment complex. Jasso was wanted on 20 warrants in Hopkins County after a regular internal office audit of court records found discrepancies. Jasso is wanted for Tampering with Government Documents by Public Servant and...
Senior Summer Olympics an Over the Top Success!
According to local Sr’s Center Director Karon Weatherman, over 200 Seniors signed up to participate in the fun and games held on August 23, 2018 at The Roc in Sulphur Springs, Texas. In addition to the competitors, friends and family members who came to cheer on contestants found an atmosphere of laughter and fellowship. Dr. Health E. Hound was among surprise visitors. Several Seniors enjoyed free massages by trained therapists...
Hopkins County EMS AMBUS, MPV4-01, Attends City of Rockport TX Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event
East Texas very own local EMS responders Hopkins County EMS AMBUS “MPV4-01” which served during Hurricane Harvey marked the anniversary by attending the City of Rockport and Aransas County Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Event – “Onward”. The event was to honor the community and first responders for their efforts during and after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Aransas County. Dignitaries in attendance were US Congressman Michael...
TxDOT Work in Hopkins/Franklin Counties for Week Beginning August 27th
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin, Hopkins, and Hunt Counties during the week of Aug. 27, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also...
Sheriff’s Department Places Speed Trailers on State Highway 19N
Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and crew put in place two Stalker Speed Trailers along State Highway 19 North Friday afternoon. Tatum calls this two more signs that Hopkins County Officials are working together for the safety of the citizens of Hopkins County. The trailers were purchased by Commissioners Danny Evans, and Commissioner Wade Bartley. These trailer were purchased as just another tool to assist in the 19 north coalition...
1st Annual Jake Wilson Amateur Open Bass Tournament Set for August 25 to Benefit Sky Ranch
Jake Wilson was a husband, father and son; conducted a prison ministry; was a singer/songwriter of Christian music; was a pastor and children’s minister at New Frontier Cowboy Church at Wills Point and an avid fisherman when he passed away in Mexico on August 30, 2017. His memory is being celebrated this weekend on Lake Fork with the first annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur Open Bass Tournament at The Minnow Bucket Marina . His...
County Court Meets Monday; Burn Ban Back on Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGTIME: 9:00 A.M.DATE: Monday, August 27, 2018PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.I. InvocationII. Pledge Of Allegiance To The FlagA. AMERICAN FLAG:B. TEXAS FLAG: The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal...
