Manhunt Proves Successful For Sheriff’s Office
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office releases details from manhunt that proved successful in capturing a fleeing suspect north of Cumby. Press Release – for immediate release October 7, 2020 October 6, 2020 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association had been conducting a joint investigation regarding theft of various farm related equipment. Hopkins County Sheriff’s received information...
Burgers And Fries Donates To Meal A Day
Christina Hill, Tammy Lawson and Karon Weatherman Burgers and Fries made another generous donation of $2,774 Tuesday to the Meal A Day Program. The employees give their tips and customers give them donations to pass along to Meal A Day. Senior Center Director Karon Weatherman offers a huge thank you to everyone who donated.
Reinvestment Zone, 2 Rezoning Items Receive Council Approval
Two rezoning items and a reinvestment zone and tax incentive agreement for a new business were among the items receiving approval from Sulphur Springs City Council, during the regular council meeting conducted Oct. 6 on Zoom and streamed to Youtube for public viewing. My Perfect Pet Tax Incentives The City Council was asked by the Economic Development Corporation to consider designating Lot 6 at Pioneer Business park as an industrial...
Top Tips for a Successful Fall Vegetable Garden
By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener As planting time for fall vegetables begins, it’s important to know that a fall vegetable garden will need to be managed somewhat differently than a spring garden. The good news is, a well-prepared garden can ensure a bountiful harvest now that the time is here. Sunlight For Fall Vegetables Most important is planning for adequate sunlight. Vegetable garden spaces should receive at...
Hicks: Oct. 4-10 National 4-H Week
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Pictured: Jorja Bessonett, Miller Grove 4-H Club, contributes items during the summer 2020 food drive sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. 4-H members learn to give back to the community through service projects For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. On October 4 through...
13th Annual Help a Child Tractor Pull and Cook-Off, Stew 2020 Quickly Approaching
Chamber Connection — October 8, 2020 Lezley Brown By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Have you ever wanted to judge stew in the Hopkins County Stew Contest? Here is your chance! We are looking for individuals to serve as judges in this year’s Stew Contest. If you are interested, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. The time has come to pre-order your stew for this year’s Stew Drive-thru! You can...
Lady Cats Volleyball Team Pulls Out Dramatic, Come-From-Behind Victory Tuesday In 3-2 District Win
Throughout the first two sets of Tuesday night’s match, it looked as though the Lady Cats Volleyball team were about to be swept for the second game in a row against another district foe, this time the Marshall Lady Mavs. Lady Cats Volleyball vs Commerce September 2020. Photo Credit: Sheri Looney The Lady Mavs ran away with the first set, thanks in large part to a strong defensive presence the Marshall varsity squad provided at...
Hopkins County Records
Applications for Marriage Licenses Jota Jesus Torres and Jessica Marie NelsonWilliam Robert Klahre III and Audrina Lynn SimsTimothy Earl Leo and Kaitlynn Marie RagatzAshley Dawn Mitchell and Angelica SandovalJared Colt Walker and Monica Rene SalasChazz Lydell Fountain and Patricia Ann CrabtreeJames Kyle Crow and Ashlyn Jake HughesRicardo E. Olmeda Garcia and Cintya Guadalupe PryorJohn Wesley Mashburn and Ragan Nicole DennisKason Kohl...
Oct. 6 Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 1 Additional Fatality, 8 New Cases, 82 Active Cases
Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 6 reported 1 additional COVID-19 fatality for Hopkins County. The active COVID-19 case count in Hopkins County was back up to 82 on Tuesday afternoon, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported. On the other hand, two fewer patients were reported to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, according to the the Oct. 6 Hopkins County...
36 Indictments Signed During September Grand Jury Session
Oct 6, 2020 – At least 36 indictments were signed during the September Grand Jury session in Hopkins County, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. At least 24 people were named in the charges, which ranged from burglary, theft, controlled substance and marijuana offenses to sexual abuse, evading arrest and assault offense. At least eight people were named in two or more indictments, according to records released by the...
