EMS Week Appreciation Parade Planned May 20
The week of May 17 – 23 has been designated EMS Week. It will be a time to show appreciation to the men and women who serve their community as Emergency Medical Services personnel. Local officials have an event planned for May 20, 2020. It will be an opportunity for those who would like to help recognize Hopkins County EMS. Hopkins County EMS ambulances In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized National EMS Week to celebrate EMS...
Teer, Tran Named Top Seniors At Como-Pickton
Como-Pickton High School Principal Kelly Baird announced the top seniors at Como-Pickton. Makayla Marie Teer graduates at the top of her class as valedictorian and Sarah Tran as the salutatorian of the Senior Class of 2020. 2020 CPHS Valedictorian Makayla Marie Teer is the daughter of James and Eva Teer of Sulphur Springs. Her brothers and sister-in-law are Justin Teer of Sulphur Springs and Allan and Stephanie Teer of Greenville. She...
Hopkins County Records May 17, 2020
Land Deed Transactions Edgar D. Clements Jr. and Shannon Clements to Christopher Moran; tract in the Aiguier surveyLaverne Crump to Charlotte McFadden and Tommy McFadden; tract in the Nacogdoches University surveyCraigityann LLC to Charles Ryan White and Natalie Price White; tract in the Nacogdoches University surveyDeborah A. Price who is also known as Debbie Price to Melissa Peugh and Joshua Peugh; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyK....
Meal A Day Menu For May 18-22, 2020
While the Senior Citizens Center remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the dedicated Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for May 18-22, 2020 includes: Monday –Cheeseburger Casserole, Normandy Vegetables and Corn Tuesday — Chicken Pot Pie, Cranberry Sauce and Tomato Wedges Wednesday — Beef and Chicken...
Yantis ISD Outstanding Athletes Recognized
While Yantis ISD was able to hold an athletic banquet this year due to COVID-19, several students have still earned recognition for their hard work and accomplishments. Yantis ISD outstanding athletes were announced by Athletic Director Mike McMinn, along with students earning All District Softball honors. Yantis ISD First Team All District honors in softball went to Yesenia Macias, Victoria Macias, Emily Worley and Macie Starrett....
Ten Tips For Eating Healthy On A Budget
BY JOHANNA HICKS, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] Even when you know what healthy foods to choose, being able to pay for them can be hard, especially if you are on a fixed income. Start by deciding how much you can afford to spend on food. There are websites that can help you plan a food budget. For example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports Iowa State University’s...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 18, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 18, 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...
Como Teen’s Arrest Friday Marked His 2nd Trip To Jail In 3 Months
A Como teen’s arrest Friday marked the second time in three months the 18-year-old has been jailed in Hopkins County for controlled substance possession, according to arrest reports. Bryer Ray Parnell (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt initiated a traffic stop on a Chrysler 200 just after 4 p.m. May 15 in the 1500 block of College Street. Pruitt alleged both the driver and passenger appeared extremely...
SSFD Begins New Role In COVID-19 Prevention Efforts
Sulphur Springs Fire Department begins a new role in COVID-19 prevention efforts today. SSFD and Hopkins County EMS officials are partnering to help ensure the health safety of nursing home patients and staff by conducting testing and infection control inspections at facilities in Sulphur Springs. SSFD, like other fire departments across the state, was notified earlier this week through Texas Commission on Fire Protection that they...
Local Officers Arrested Four People Wanted On Felony Charges
May 15, 2020 – During the past two days, local officers arrested four people wanted on felony charges, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Falon Leann Honea Sulphur Springs Police Officer Tyler Francis responded Thursday, May 14, to a reported theft at Walmart. A records check revealed an outstanding Wood County warrant for Falon Leann Honea’s arrest, according to police reports. Francis took the 33-year-old...
