27th Annual Hopkins County Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony Rescheduled
After concerns regarding travel caused the postponement of Monday night’s 27th Martin Luther King, jr. Awards Presentation, the event has been rescheduled for Monday, January 22 at 7 p.m. in the worship center of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Keynote speaker will be Mark Bryant and Dr. Ray Keck, President of Texas A & M Commerce, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. A large number of individuals will be honored for...
Acker Capital Murder Decision to Go Before Supreme Court
The Capital Murder verdict delivered in Eighth Judicial Court in 2001 will go before the United States Supreme Court after all other appeals have provided questions that can only be answered by the nations top court. Daniel Clate Acker, 46, is on Death Row convicted of the kidnapping and murder of 32-year old Marquetta “Markie” George. Acker, a native of Hunt County, was 29 at the time of his conviction. County Judge Robert Newsom was...
Tuesday Forecast
30% chance of snow before noon then gradually becoming sunny; High 25; Low: 12 with wind chill values 7-13, Hard Freeze Warning ; Wind: north 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph
Sulphur Bluff ISD Sets 10 a.m. Start
Sulphur Bluff will start Tuesday, January 16th at 10 a.m.
Miller Grove ISD Sets 10 a.m. Tuesday Start
Miller Grove ISD will start at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Yantis ISD Has Two Hour Delay Tuesday
Yantis ISD will start their Tuesday with a two hour delay unless an early morning decision is made to cancel classes for the day.
Cumby ISD Delays Start Two Hours for Tuesday
Cumby ISD will start their Tuesday at 10 a.m. unless an early morning evaluation calls for closure.
North Hopkins ISD Plans Two Hour Delay for Tuesday Start
Darin Jolley, Superintendent of North Hopkins ISD has announced a 10 a.m. Tuesday start for classes. He stated a re-evaluation regarding possible cancellation will be made before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Courthouse Opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday Due to Weather Conditions
Hopkins County Courthouse will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 16th. Emergency personnel are not included in the delayed opening. Law enforcement, fire, and road crews should check with their supervisors and elected officials, according to County Judge Robert Newsom.
SSISD Sets Two Hour Delay Start for Tuesday, January 16
Sulphur Springs ISD will delay the start of school two (2) hours on Tuesday, January 16, unless the administration determines classes will be cancelled. The decision to cancel classes will be made by 6:30 a.m.




