Nov. 5 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 152 Active Cases
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Nov. 5 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 152 Active Cases

Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials received notification 3 additional Hopkins County residents have received positive COVID-19 results on lab-confirmed molecular tests, according to the Nov. 5 COVID-19 update. HC/SSEM Nov. 5 COVID-19 update That makes 27 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 this week and 711 who have tested positive for the virus since March. Thursday...

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Student Registering for Classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Nov05

Student Registering for Classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center

Jocelyn Perez of Sulphur Springs, left, completes her paperwork with Educational Advisor Tonya Yeager of the Educational Opportunity Center so she can begin classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. For information about enrolling for the winter term or spring 2021 semester, call 903-885-1232. student registering for classes at the PJC Sulphur Springs Center trio perez

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Lady Cats Basketball Friday Home and Season Opener With Sherman is Canceled
Nov05

Lady Cats Basketball Friday Home and Season Opener With Sherman is Canceled

The Lady Cats Basketball Team’s season and home opener planned for Friday (November 6) at 5 p.m. has been canceled according to Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell. Coach Tisdell told Athletic Director Greg Owens that the entire Sherman Lady Bearcats Basketball Team has been quarantined due to coronavirus. The Lady Cats are now scheduled to have their season and home opener on Tuesday as they host Mount Vernon. The 5...

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Corsicana Head Coach Hal Wasson Challenged with Injuries, Coronavirus Issues and Low Participation Numbers
Nov05

Corsicana Head Coach Hal Wasson Challenged with Injuries, Coronavirus Issues and Low Participation Numbers

In a football season during the age of coronavirus, Corsicana Tigers Head Football Coach Hal Wasson is battling lots of injuries, coronavirus issues and lower than usual participation numbers for football. Coach Wasson, in his second season in Corsicana, says it’s been an unusual season to say the least. He says everything seems backwards. He says he is blessed with good kids in his program. Coach Wasson says he has had to rob...

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Sulphur Springs Middle School Football Coach Eddie Flores Reports 1-0 Record Tuesday Night
Nov05

Sulphur Springs Middle School Football Coach Eddie Flores Reports 1-0 Record Tuesday Night

Sulphur Springs Middle School Football Coach Eddie Flores reported the results of a win Tuesday night. 8th Grade A Team Flores reports the 8th grade A team beat the Marshall Mavericks, 38-6. The Wildcat A team is now 5-0 on the season. Offense QB- Kaden Mitchell played well, threw for a 40 yard Touchdown Pass, and had 2 rushing TouchdownsRB- Dedric Rose-Luke ran the ball hard rushing for 70 yards and 1 rushing TouchdownRB- Billy...

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City Council Approved Reinvestment Zone, 380 Agreement For D6, Inc.
Nov05

City Council Approved Reinvestment Zone, 380 Agreement For D6, Inc.

Sulphur Springs City Council tackled numerous items during the November meeting, including a reinvestment zone and economic development agreement for D6, Inc., close out the CARES Act Small Business Assistance Program and purchase of a track loader. The agenda also included five ordinances dealing with rezoning and establishment of reinvestment zones. Sulphur Springs Municipal building Reinvestment Zone, EDC Agreement The City Council...

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Jeannie Jones
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Jeannie Jones

Jeannie Jones, 93, of Cooper, TX passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Jeannie was born in Winnamac, IN on February 13, 1927 to Hugh Baker and Mae Hoesel. She work for an Attonery service and had a long life passion for horses and loved her dachshund dog, Hannah. She is survived by her daughter, Chris Senko and husband, John; grandchildren, Nick Ross, Jef Ross, Shannon Talboo, Rachel...

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Jim Lewman
Nov05

Jim Lewman

A Memorial service for Jim Lewman, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00p.m. Monday, November 9, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Jim Lewman passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Jim Lewman was born December 27, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Ray Lewman and Margie Carrico. He was a retired law enforcement officer; was previously chief deputy for Delta...

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Raymond McDonald
Nov05

Raymond McDonald

Memorial services for Raymond McDonald, 57, of Dike, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Shane Carrington officiating. A graveside service will follow at Nelta Cemetery with Shane Henderson, Jordon Stanley, Jeremy Coberley, Vance McDonald, Lonnie McDonald, Jason Patton, Shawn Phillips, Casey Phillips, John Erwin, James Parmer, Justin Parmer, Jason Parmer, Chance Knolls, and...

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Hopkins County United Way At Nearly 93 Percent Of Campaign Goal
Nov05

Hopkins County United Way At Nearly 93 Percent Of Campaign Goal

Hopkins County United Way had reached nearly 93 percent of the $150,000 campaign goal for 2020-21 as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, with nearly 60 percent of that coming in over the last week. Hopkins County United Way campaign workers report meeting 5, on Nov. 4 When HCUW Campaign Chair Mike Horne opened the meeting, he noted that as of the Oct. 30 meeting, campaign workers had collected $50,012.92 or about one-third of the overall...

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