Priscilla Joy Clegg
Priscilla Joy Clegg, age 26 of McKinney, passed away on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 in Frisco. She was born on July 12th, 1992 in Mt. Pleasant to Brandon Clegg and Denise Wilkins. She was baptized at the age of 10 and loved animals and enjoyed working as a Kennel Tech. She is survived by her mother, Denise Wilkins and husband Jesse of Sunset, Texas; father Brandon Clegg of Houston; sister, Elizabeth Clegg of McKinney;...
Sonja Dawnn Forrester-Hicks-Hickey
Sonja Dawnn Forrester-Hicks-Hickey Dallas, Texas Jan. 21, 1968- Oct. 24, 2018 Sonja D. Forrester, age 50, of Dallas, died Wednesday at Baylor Hospital Dallas of complications from diabetes and an infection. Survivors include daughter Ashley Gregg of Winnsboro, TX, son Bryan Hick of Canton, TX and son Corey Hicks of Como, TX. Also her brothers Junior Cotten of Como, TX., Jamie Cotten of San Marcos, TX and Tony Forrester of...
Harry Honored for Her Commitment to the Protection of Children
October 30, 2018 – Jessica Harry was honored for “going above and beyond the call of duty for the citizens of Hopkins County through Child Protective Services.” The honor was bestowed by Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and the Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, October 30, 2018 during a hamburger lunch at the Sheriff’s office. Members of the Sheriff’s office, CPS, and others involved in the protection of children...
Pacific Park Plan Part of Parks and Open Space Master Plan
The first of three charrettes that will lead to a parks and open space master plan for the City of Sulphur Springs provided several ideas for the improvement of space and usage at Pacific Park. Two additional charrettes will focus on various parks and open spaces in the city as the city prepares to qualify for grants similar to the grants already received. In the past, the city has received a grant for Coleman Park improvements and...
First Ever “Out House Races” Part of Fall Festival Fun
Three winners were chosen during the first-ever “Outhouse Races” on October 27, 2018 the final day of the Hopkins County Fall Festival. First Place, Toothpick Construction “The Old Poop and Scoot” 2nd Place Clayton Homes “The Clayton Crapper” 3rd- Burnett’s Garage – The Wonder Team (not pictured)
Early Voting Numbers Remain High for 2018 Mid-Term Election
With 443 voting Monday, the total for early voting in Hopkins County continues to rise. Add to that total the 789 ballots received by mail thus far and early voting this year has already reached over 5,000 votes cast. Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, said her office sent out 960 requests for ballots by mail this year. Ballots by mail are available for those over 65-years of age. Shirley, who has served the county in four terms of...
Winners of Fall Festival First-Ever Hay Bale Decorating Contest
Shirley Patchen, committee chair for the 2018 Fall Festival Hay Bale Sculpture Contest, is shown with each of the winners in four categories following the announcement of winners on the grounds of the Fall Festival on October 27, 2018. There were over two dozen entries in the first-ever contest! Best of Show – East Texas Physical Therapy – Star Wars theme Janeen’s Country Cottage “Beauty Shop...
North Hopkins ISD Blood Drive November 12th
North Hopkins Student Council is hosting a blood drive with Carter Bloodcare November 12th. Local community members are invited to donate blood! The electronic sign up can be located on the North Hopkins website. Be sure to check your eligibility and show up for your appointment the day of!
