Randall Wright
A memorial visitation for Randall Bryan Wright, age 47, of Como will be held on Friday, September 25, from 12-2 pm. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Randall passed away Friday, September 18, at his residence in Como. Randall was born on August 25, 1973, in Sulphur Springs to Randy Wright and Janie Shaw. He was a 1992 graduate of North Hopkins High School and was a truck driver. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Janie Shaw...
Hopkins County Sept. 21 COVID-19 Update: 25 New Cases, 25 Recoveries, 14 Patients In COVID-Unit
Hopkins County’s COVID-19 case counts increased significantly over the weekend, with 25 new COVID-19 cases and 25 additional recoveries reported Monday afternoon, Sept. 21, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported in their Hopkins County Sept. 21 COVID-19 update. positive COVID-19 result That’s 78 new positive lab-confirmed cases reported during the first 21 days of September, outpacing July...
Guaranty Bank & Trust Lobbies Re-Opening
By Ross LaBenske Cash, the official mascot of Guaranty Bank & Trust, encourages all to come by and stop in — but only if you wear a mask Drop in or Log in! WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME CUSTOMERS BACK INTO THE LOBBIES! Please check the bank’s website for the most current hours of operation. Also, new safety measures will be in place, and we continue to offer video conference appointments with our bankers. View...
Pickton-Pine Forest VFD Adds Brush Truck To Fleet
PICKTON, Texas – Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department increased their fleet thanks to a $99,723 Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance cost-share grant administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “The new apparatus has four-wheel-drive, a 300-gallon water tank, foam capability, bumper spray nozzle and electric hose reel,” said Fire Chief Trey Thompson. “It is built for wildland firefighting but can also be used...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
