Local Emergency Responders Hold 9/11 Tribute
Approximately 60 law enforcement officials, firefighters and fire academy recruits, and emergency services personnel were joined by a number of community members at Hopkins County Fire Department’s Station 20 Friday morning at Hopkins County’ third annual 9/11 tribute, held to remember all who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Flags flown at half-staff in honor of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001 All law...
Day Of Prayer, Fasting Observed Aug. 19 In Sulphur Springs
More than 50 people gathered around the courthouse steps on Celebration Plaza at lunch Wednesday in observance of a “Day of Prayer and Fasting” in Hopkins County. The prayer session was held in accord with similar prayer meetings conducted across Northeast Texas during the noon hour on Aug. 19, 2020. Observation of Aug. 19, 2020 as a Day of Prayer and Fasting in Hopkins County Religious leaders from local churches lead the...
Hopkins County GOP Hosts Executive Meeting To Select Republic Nomination For Congressional District 4
Hopkins County this afternoon will host a special election this afternoon, with Republican delegates from across Northeast Texas choosing who will represent the party on the November ballot. Candidates for the Republican nomination for 4th Congressional District of Texas introduce themselves. Approximately 150 Republican delegates and officials, candidates and guests are anticipated to fill Hopkins County Civic Center when the doors...
HCUW 2020-21 Campaign Chair, New Board Member Introduced
Hopkins County United Way 2019-2020 Campaign Co-Chairs Bill and Beverley Owens announced Mike Horne as the HCUW 2020-21 campaign chair during a United Way Board meeting Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020 at Texas AgriLife Extension Office. Mike Horne, HCUW 2020-21 Campaign Chair “We really appreciate you stepping up and being campaign chair this year. Thank you very much,” said Beverley Owens, who will serve as co-president...
Rowena Johnson Honored For 50-Year Legacy In Education
Sulphur Springs ISD Board Of Trustees this week celebrated the “career of a valued employee, treasured educator and cherished friend” for a milestone achievement few achieve in their career. Rowena Johnson was honored for 50 years of service at SSISD. “Tonight is an extremely special night. It’s a night we can all come together to celebrate, and I can’t think of a better person to celebrate this night...