Hopkins County COVID-19 July 17 Testing Update: 1,573 Tested, 1,362 Negative, 104 Pending
A new record was set over the last week for number of new positive COVID-19 cases, with 26 new cases reported as of the regular Hopkins County COVID-19 testing report prepared by Hopkins County Hospital District COO/EMS Director Brent Smith at 10:30 a.m. July 17. However, as was the case 1 week ago, that number, had increased within a few hours of the July 17 report, with the announcement of additional cases by Hopkins County...
Paris Junior College Athletes and Baseball Team Receive National Academic Honors
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services PJC athletes and baseball team receive national academic honors Paris Junior College athletes earned both individual and team academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association. Despite the difficulties this year from the COVID-19 pandemic, 9,555 student-athletes from around the nation achieved a 3.60 GPA or higher. Team-wide honors came to the PJC baseball team...
Dallisgrass Intoxication in Cattle by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Earlier on the week I got an interesting question related to Dallisgrass and its uses after seed headed. According to North Carolina Extension, Dallisgrass poisoning (also known as Dallisgrass staggers) occurs several days after cattle ingest...
Over 4,000 Head of Cattle Sold at July NETBIO Sale
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Public Information Services (NETBIO) Over 4,000 head of cattle sold at July NETBIO sale Quality cattle was the trademark of a hot July Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) Sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction. A total of 222 NETBIO producer/members shipped 4,393 head of cattle to the market center for the special sale. The cattle were purchased by 28...
7 New Cases, 48 Active COVID-19 Cases Reported In Hopkins County July 17
The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Hopkins County as is the case across the state and country. At 5 p.m. Friday, July 17, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported 7 new positive COVID-19 cases. There were also two Hopkins County residents in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs on July 17 who have tested positive for COVID-19. This number does not...
NETBIO Awards College Scholarships
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Public Information Services (NETBIO) NETBIO AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Prior to the July Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction on Wednesday NETBIO CEO Dwyatt Bell presented college scholarships to several students who are currently majoring in an agriculture-related field at Texas A&M University-Commerce. NETBIO awards these...
Cumby Woman Accused Of Assaulting Spouse
Cumby Police arrested a 25-year-old Cumby woman accused of assaulting her spouse Thursday night. A Cumby police officer responded at 8:42 p.m. to a disturbance reported on Depot Street. Upon arrival, police reported contacting a woman who was standing in the front yard of the residence. She allegedly admitted to arguing with her spouse. The woman’s spouse claimed while arguing, she physically pushed him into a wall and struck...
TEA Issued Additional Guidance For Schools For 2020-2021
As the 2020-2021 school year nears, many parents and school employees have questions as to what school will be like due to the novel coronavirus 2019 that continues to spread through the community. Administrators have answered as many questions as possible, but have been awaiting state guidance on many matters. Over the last couple of weeks, Texas Education Agency has issues some direction, but had yet to weigh in on other matters....
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Aggravated Sexual Assault Of A Child
Deputy Richard Brantley with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 40-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Marcos Mejia An arrest warrant was issued for Marcos Mejia’s arrest after a juvenile female made an outcry and attended an interview at a Child Advocacy Center. Mejia was located at his residence and taken into custody on the warrant, according to arrest...
Police Responded to 4 Complaints In 24 Hours Regarding Same Man
Man’s Was Allegedly Talking To Neighbors’ Trampoline, Flooding Street With Neighbors’ Water After responding to 4 complaints in 24 hours regarding the same man, Sulphur Springs Police arrested the 42-year-old for disorderly conduct at 3:02 p.m., according to arrest reports. The calls, according to Sulphur Springs Police reports, were about the man’s conduct and level of narcotic intoxication. Complaints...
