Record Early Voting Numbers Set In Hopkins County
More than half the registered voters in Hopkins County took advantage of the extended early voting period to cast ballots either in person or by mail in the November 3rd, 2020 elections. The first 4 days of early voting were the heaviest with a total 4,208 residents voting at the early voting center and 677 mail ballots. Another 75 mail ballots were recorded Saturday, Oct. 17, increasing the cumulative total from 20.39 to 20.72...
Nov. 2-6 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 2-6 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Chicken Pot Pie, Pickled Beets and Winter Blend Vegetables Tuesday — Vegetable Beef Stew, Crackers and Cheese Wednesday — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday — Sliced...
SSISD To Offer Free School Meals For All Students, Children Rest Of Year
Sulphur Springs ISD will offer free school meals to all students ages 18 or younger. The meals are available regardless of eligibility through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service nationwide waivers. The service started Monday, November 2, 2020, according to an October 30 release from SSISD Director of Child Nutrition Veronica Arnold. Grab and Go curbside meals will continue to be offered at Barbara Bush Primary for SSISD virtual...
Hospital District Board Approves Tax Abatements, CEO Raise, Resolution
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors approved a number of items on the October agenda, including tax abatements for 2 businesses, a raise for the CEO and a resolution for acquisition of 2 nursing homes. Personnel, Property Matters The HCHD Board started their meeting in the manner board meetings typically end, with an executive session to discuss real estate matters and to conduct a performance review and compensation...
Commerce Man Arrested On Firearm Charge, Rowlett Man On Felony Warrant
Two men were jailed Friday, a Commerce man arrested on a firearm charge and a Rowlett man on a felony warrant, according to police and sheriff’s reports. Cody Wayne Pope (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office personnel were made aware Cody Wayne Pope was being held at a Dallas County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Dallas, took the 33-year-old Rowlett man into custody...
First Place Lady Cats Volleyball Team Collects Another District Win On The Road At Marshall, 3-0 Friday
The first place Lady Cats Volleyball Team improved their district record to 8-1 with a 3-0 on the road at Marshall Friday, October 30. The score was 25-16, 25-20 and 25-13. The Lady Cats improved to 3-1 on the road in district to go with their perfect 5-0 home district mark. The Lady Cats have won 8 district games in a row. Lady Cats volleyball Lady Cats Coach Bailey Dorner said the Lady Cats played well on the road Friday at...
Inmate Accused Of Assaulting A Corrections Officer
An inmate was accused of assaulting a corrections officer at Hopkins County jail, according to arrest reports. Ronald David Bailey (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office communications operators at 7:58 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, requested Deputy Justin Wilkerson to respond to the jail to take a report. Upon arrival, jail staff advised a 31-year-old inmate identified in reports as Ronald David Bailey of Sulphur Springs had...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 2, 2020
Paris — Here's a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 2, 2020. 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 avoid distractions such as...
Wildcats Football Team Drops First Zone Game To North Forney, 56-21, Friday
North Forney is projected to be one of the very best football teams in District 8-5A and they showed their talent at Gerald Prim Stadium as they won a zone game over the Wildcats, 56-21 Friday night, October 30. SSHS Wildcats logo The Falcons led 7-0 before their strong offense even took the field. On the Wildcats’ first drive, North Forney defensive back Tylen Crochet intercepted a pass from Wildcats’ quarterback Kaden...
GoFundMe Set Up for Sulphur Springs Native
October 31, 2020 – Anyone who knows Jon Day, knows that he is a fighter. The true test of his ability to fight came on January 23rd of this year when he suffered a massive brain bleed. He was rushed to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, received excellent care that truly saved his life and then his journey of recovery began. He is still fighting on that journey. As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic hit in March and as Jon made his...
