Construction Of New EMS Station Hits Snag, But Continues Making Progress
Whitley: Medicaid Waiver, Pandemic Impact Hospital District Budget But Overall Tentative Audit A “Great Report” Construction of the new EMS station/hospital district headquarters on Airport Road is progressing but did hit a snag recently, EMS and hospital district officials reported this week during the regular meeting of Hopkins County Hospital District. An outside auditor also noted that while things are looking much...
A Labor Day Message To Lone Star Workforce From Texas Workforce Commission
TWC: Thank You For Making Texas Thrive AUSTIN — This Labor Day weekend, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) wants to recognize and pay tribute to the 14 million plus industrious Texans who are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our state. Our state’s population is skyrocketing because Texas has built a sturdy economic growth engine, and that attracts new residents and drives population growth. Our skilled...
Meal A Day Menu For Sep. 6-10, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Sep. 6 – Sep. 10, 2021, includes: Monday – Corn Dogs, Baked Beans and Potato Chips. Tuesday – Chicken Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks. Wednesday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkrauts, Black-Eyed Peas and...
Cooper Davis Keeps World Championship Hopes Alive with Round 1 Win at PBR Unleash The Beast Major in Fort Worth
Capitalizing on rare stumble by world No. 1 Jose Vitor Leme, Davis gained 39 points in the race for the 2021 PBR World Championship as he seeks his second gold buckle Backed by the momentum of his home-state crowd, Texan Cooper Davis (Jasper, Texas) was dominant Saturday evening as action got underway for the second PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast Major of 2021, the Tractor Supply Co. Iron Cowboy, presented...
Paris District Road Report for the week of Sept. 6, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 6, 2021. 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...
Paulo Ferreira Lima Delivers Walk-Off 90-Point Ride to Win PBR Iron Cowboy Major from Fort Worth
Lima’s first Unleash The Beast Victory in more than five years nets the veteran Brazilian 264 points, catapulting him 30 positions in 2021 World Championship race to world No. 16 For the first time in more than five years, veteran Brazilian Paulo Ferreira Lima (Bezerros, Brazil) was standing atop the Can-Am Cage, victorious in premier series competition, when action for the week’s PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The...
Meal A Day is in Need of Volunteer Drivers as well as Cooks and Medicare Open Enrollment is Approaching for 2022
Meal A Day is in desperate need of an In Town Route Driver on Thursdays. It will only take you about an hour. Meal A Day is also in desperate need of Cooks on Thursdays. We could use more cooks every day but Thursday is our greatest need right now.The cooks come in at 7:00 and are usually done by 10:00. If you would like to make a difference in your community please call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661 or...
Lovejoy Leopards Pounce on Wildcats Football Team
The Lovejoy Leopards piled it on early and often, dominating the visiting Wildcats football team 71-7 on Friday, Sept. 3. Sulphur Springs got the ball to start off the game, but on their first play a ball passed from QB/P Matthew Mitchell to WR Weston Fields was caught by the wide-receiver, but after a great move from a defender to punch the ball loose was recovered by the Leopards, it took only one play for Lovejoy to drive it home....
Lady Cats Volleyball Comes From Behind 2-1, Beats Edgewood in Five
Coach Bailey Dorner’s volleyball team came from behind on Friday, Sept. 3 to beat the Edgewood Lady Bulldogs on their home court. It’s been a long time coming for the Lady Cats volleyball team. Coach Dorner’s squad has not played on their home court for almost a month; their Tuesday match versus Quintana Ford was cancelled due to the coronavirus on the Panthers part. With that, the Lady Cats volleyball team had not played...
2 Jailed in Hopkins County On Firearm Related Warrants
Two people were arrested on firearm related warrants Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, according to arrest reports. David Ashad Jones (HCSO jail photo) Cumby Police Officer J. Talley spotted a Cadillac CTS being driven without a properly displayed front license plate on Interstate 30 east near the 110 mile marker. The officer initiated a traffic stop as the vehicle was driven off I-30 near mile marker 111 to the south roadside park around 3:30...
