Five People Arrested By DPS Following 2 Traffic Stops
Sep21

Five People Arrested By DPS Following 2 Traffic Stops

Five people were arrested by DPS troopers following 2 traffic stops in Hopkins County overnight Saturday, including one that resulted in a vehicle crash, according to arrest reports. State Highway 19 Arrests A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper reported stopping a white Chrysler 300 around 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19. He observed the vehicle driving on the improved shoulder of State Highway 19. Texas Department of Public Safety As the...

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Geneva Smith
Sep21

Geneva Smith

Funeral service for Geneva Smith, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Greater Emanuel Baptist Church with Pastor D.K. Young officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Ford Cemetery in Roxton, TX with Anthony Brooks, William Earl Ausbie, Sr., James, Bobby Ausbie, Donald Hollins, Jr., Trenton Hearn, and William Earl Ausbie, Jr serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Herman...

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Cumby Man Accused Of FM 1537 Church Burglary
Sep21

Cumby Man Accused Of FM 1537 Church Burglary

A 20-year-old Cumby man was accused Sunday of a FM 1537 church burglary, according to sheriff’s reports. Cole William Peterson (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office communications operators dispatched Sgt. Tanner Steward, and Deputies Chris Baumann, Kevin Lester and Alvin Jordan at 5:48 a.m. Sept. 20 to FM 1537 at County Road 3509, to check the welfare of a male reportedly lying in the middle of the road,...

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October is Child Health Awareness Month, and Hopkins County Fall Festival, Christmas Joys Quickly Approaching
Sep21

October is Child Health Awareness Month, and Hopkins County Fall Festival, Christmas Joys Quickly Approaching

By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County In October, celebrate Child Health Awareness Month by becoming more aware of children’s health issues and evidence-based strategies to prevent them. This unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way children are interacting with their peers, participating in activities, and receiving education. By staying connected...

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Larry Mabe
Sep21

Larry Mabe

Funeral service for Larry Mabe, age 75, of Greenview, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Mark Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Clint Glasner, Joey Hegseth, Milton Ragan, Corey Voorheese, Jeff Seiber, andBlake Dicken serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Petty, James Watts, J.W. Ragan, Ernie Weaver, and grandsons. Visitation...

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Hospital District 2021 Tax Rate, Budget Approved
Sep20

Hospital District 2021 Tax Rate, Budget Approved

Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors approved the 2021 budget and tax rate as proposed and, following an executive session, approved the hiring of an additional staff member for the hospital district. Tax Rate Ron Folwell, hospital district CEO and CFO, recommended no change to the tax rate. Based on the tax formula outlined by the comptroller’s office, the hospital district received $5,526,478 in tax revenue last year...

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EMP Credits, Off-System Bridge And Chapter 381 ED Programs On Commissioners Court Agenda
Sep20

EMP Credits, Off-System Bridge And Chapter 381 ED Programs On Commissioners Court Agenda

Hopkins County Commissioners Court will hold a special court session Monday morning, Sept. 21, to consider items related to equivalent match projects, certain permits, a Chapter 381 agreement, longevity pay schedule and a grant contract. The commissioners will be asked to consider approving a resolution to perform authorized equivalent match projects, known as EMPs, and to receive excess EMP credit from Rains County and Hunt County...

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Sept. 21-25, 2020 Meal A Day Menu
Sep20

Sept. 21-25, 2020 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 Sept. 21-25, 2020 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Shepherds Pie, Broccoli and a Roll Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken and Rice, Egg Rolls and Oriental Vegetables Wednesday — Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a...

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Lady Cats Volleyball Team Wins Pair Of Matches On Saturday To Even Season Record At 2-2
Sep19

Lady Cats Volleyball Team Wins Pair Of Matches On Saturday To Even Season Record At 2-2

At the beginning of the day Saturday, September 19, the Lady Cats Volleyball Team had an 0-2 season record. By the end of Saturday, the Lady Cats were 2-2. They had a good Saturday. They began in Pittsburg facing the Lady Pirates. The Lady Cats were hot from the start and soon led 19-7. The Lady Cats ended up winning the first set, 25-16. Sadie Washburn led the way with 7 kills in the first set. In the second set, both teams started...

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Lady Cats Swept by Frisco Heritage Coyotes, 3-0
Sep19

Lady Cats Swept by Frisco Heritage Coyotes, 3-0

By Ross LaBenske The Frisco Heritage Coyotes swept the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats 3-0 in a game that involved no shortages of drama late Friday afternoon, September 18, in Frisco. Sulphur Springs Lady Cats vs. Frisco Heritage. Third and final set of the match. (Photo by Ross LaBenske) The Lady Cats fell behind early, due to a number of errors, and could not regain lost ground. The Coyotes ended up running away with the first set by a...

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