Flash Flood Watch Continues Until Noon Sunday
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas and northeast Texas, including the counties of Fannin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Lamar, and Rains. Until noon CDT today (Sunday, September 23, 2018). Additional areas of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through the morning. Additional rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
Conditions are favorable for heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. You should monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued for your area.
State Candidate Forum Focuses on Public Education
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel are sponsoring a candidate forum focused on Public Education at Sulphur Springs City Hall, October 9th. The event features candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Texas District 2 State Senator, and Texas District 2 Representative. A meet the candidates begins at 5:30 and candidates will speak in turn beginning at 6 p.m.
Each candidate will be given 10 minutes to present their views regarding public education. Order for speakers will be Representative, Senate, and Lt. Governor. Following the candidates presentations, a question and answer session will be conducted.
All Democrat candidates have committed to attend the forum–Mike Collier, challenger for Lieutenant Governor, Kendall Scudder, challenger for District 2 Senator, and Bill Brannon, challenger for District 2 Representative.
Only incumbent District 2 Representative Republican Dan Flynn has committed to attend. The other two incumbents, both Republicans, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and District 2 Senator Bob Hall had not committed as of Friday, September 21st.
The Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel organization is the local chapter of the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
Dinner Bell Menu For September 26, 2018
Dinner Bell September 26, 2018
The Dinner Bell Ministry remembers Herman and Ova Lee Goldsmith for their devotion to Hopkins County
Menu:
Shepherd’s Pie
Mediterranean Carrots
Hot Rolls and Butter
Garden Salad
Do Nothing Cake
Pineapple Cottage Dessert
Rain or shine the Dinner Bell volunteers are waiting for you! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see you!
Houston Named 2018 PJC Distinguished Alumnus
W. Robert “Bob” Houston, Ed.D., has been selected as the 2018 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus.
“Dr. Houston has been recognized as an innovator and pioneer in the field of education during a prestigious career at the University of Houston’s College of Education and we are honored to celebrate his accomplishments,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. The award will be presented on Saturday, November 10, during the Homecoming Luncheon at Love Civic Center.
“I loved my time at PJC and I got a good education which prepared me for a wonderful life,” He credits his English instructor, Mrs. Myra Fuller, for his passion and love for writing.
Houston, along with the Academic Hall of Honor Class of 2018, who will be announced in the coming weeks, will be added to an elite group of PJC alumni recognized for professional distinction and achievement. Retiring in 2012 as Professor Emeritus from the UH College of Education, he has been lauded as one of the creators of Competency Based Education, a national model adopted by nearly 400 universities in the United States and still the basis for state standards for teacher education.
A member of PJC’s Class of 1947, Houston was involved with the Collegiate Players and Royal Order of the Green Dragon, and was on the Debate Team.
“At PJC I received a good, quality education with supportive instructors,” Houston said. “I developed my love for writing at PJC with Mrs. Fuller as my writing instructor.”
At the University of Houston, the honoree served as Associate Dean, Executive Director of the Texas Center for University School Partnerships, and Executive Director of the Institute for Urban Education. From 1996 until his retirement, he was recognized as a John and Rebecca Moores Professor.
Houston and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Houston, Texas and have three adult children, John (Minneapolis, Minn.), Ann (Boston, Mass.), and Alan, Durham, England, as well as six grandchildren.
Tickets for the Nov. 10 Homecoming Luncheon may be purchased from the Office of Institutional Advancement/Alumni Affairs at PJC in the Rheudasil Learning Resource Center. For more information, contact Derald Bulls, (903) 782-0276 or by email, [email protected].
Lady Cats Drop District Opener in Royse City
Not a good start to district play for the #24 ranked Lady Cats’ volleyball team as they dropped their district opener at Royse City Friday (September 21), 3-1.
The Lady Cats got off to a good start in set one and at one point led, 10-6. The Lady Bulldogs tied it at 12-12 and then dominated the rest of the set to take it 25-19. The second set, perhaps the key one, was one that got away from the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats played well through most of set two and had leads of 20-14 and 23-18. The Lady Bulldogs scored the last seven points in the set to come from behind and win, 25-23.
It looked like the Lady Bulldogs might swept the Lady Cats as they built a lead in set three. Trailing 22-15, the Lady Cats began to rally. Taylor McElfresh had 6 straight serves that led to Lady Cats points and they tied set three, 22-22. It was also tied at 23-23 but the Lady Cats scored the last two points of set three to take it, 25-23. The Lady Cats came close to forcing a fifth set. However they had to battle from behind again as they trailed in set four, 17-11. Eventually the Lady Cats forced a tie, 20-20. It was also tied at 21-21, 22-22 and 23-23. This time it was Royse City that scored the last two points of the set to take set four and the match, 25-23.
The Lady Cats are 0-1 in district play. Their season record is now 24-8. The Lady Cats face another challenge Tuesday night (September 25) on the road as they play Lindale, ranked #16 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association Poll.
Sulphur Springs City Council Special Meeting Set for September 25, 2018
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 6:00 p. m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2727, the appropriations ordinance for the City of Sulphur Springs for FY 2018-19.
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2728, setting the tax rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2729 setting the water rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2730 setting the sewer rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2731 setting the sanitation rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2732 authorization of Update Service Credits.
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2733 on a request by Harold and Karen Marts to rezone property located at 1332 S. Hillcrest from Single Family (SF) to Light Commercial (LC).
Discussion/action on public hearing for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2734 on a request by Burt LL, LLC, Pat Chase and Carrie Nuckolls to rezone property located at 435 Connally Street, from Single Family (SF) to Single Family Attached (SFA).
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1154, a reimbursement resolution for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Visitors and public forum.
Adjourn.
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agenda for September 24, 2018
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TIME: 9:00 A.M. DATE: Monday, September 24, 2018
PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.
I. Invocation
II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag A. AMERICAN FLAG: B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.”
The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action: The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal And/Or Personnel Matters.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1) The Court To Declare A Quorum 2) Consent Agenda. i) Approve Previous Meeting Minutes. a) No Minutes ii) Approval Of Utility Easements, Burial Of Telephone Cables And Construction Of Water Distribution Facilities: a) The Court To Consider Approving A Request From Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. To Construct Electrical Power Distribution Facilities Across County Road 1158, Which Is Located 225 Feet East Of CR 1157 In Hopkins County, Texas. b) The Court To Consider Approving A Request From Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. To Construct Electrical Power Distribution Facilities Across County Road 2301, Which Is Located 4140 Feet West Of CR 2300 In Hopkins County, Texas. c) The Court To Consider Approving A Request From Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. To Construct Electrical Power Distribution Facilities Across County Road 4728, Which Is Located 2044 Feet West Of CR 4730 In Hopkins County, Texas.
3) The Court To Consider Citizens Comments.
4) Other County Business.
i) The Court To Review The Monthly Report From County Offices.
ii) The Court To Consider Approving An Application By Joe And Sheila Shelton For Replat Of Lots 18R And 19R Of Tarrant Creek Estates Subdivision Pursuant To The Texas Local Government Code Section 232.011(6)(A)(C).
iii) The Court To Hold A Public Hearing Regarding Hopkins County Subdivision Regulations, Pursuant To Chapter 232, Texas Local Government Code And Chapter 2007, Texas Government Code.
iv) The Court To Consider And Adopt The Hopkins County Subdivision Regulations, Pursuant to Chapter 232, Texas Local Government Code.
5) The Court To Consider Approving Budget Amendments And Line Item Transfers.
6) The Court Will Consider And Act On Payment Of Bills, Revenues And Expenses, Payroll And Financial Statements.
7) The Court To Consider Approving Grants.
8) The Court To Consider Accepting Donations.
9) The Court To Consider Contracts.
10) The Court Will Consider And Act On Personnel Matters.
11) The Court To Consider Disposal Of Asset Request.
12) The Court To Approve Resolutions And Proclamations. i) Resolution – Lamar County Human Resources Council – Resolution Authorizing County Grant Program Year 2019 ii) Proclamation – National 4-H Week iii) Proclamation – Domestic Violence Awareness Month 13) The Court To Adjourn.
TxDOT Paris District Planned Work in Franklin, Hopkins Counties for Week Beginning September 24
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 24, 2018. 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 cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
I-30 rest areas, Hopkins County: on north and south service roads east of Cumby. Watch for work zones while workers are constructing and completing new rest areas for travelers on I-30.
SH 11, Hopkins County, from SH 154 to Rock Creek. Watch for work zones while workers are striping the newly surfaced roadway.
SH 37, Franklin County: From Mt. Vernon to Winnsboro. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews prepare for surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
SH 19, Hopkins County: At FM 71 intersection. Watch for traffic delays as crews begin installing sign bases for the upcoming 4-way stop conversion.
Game Day: Lady Cats Begin District Play at Royce City
There is a big Lady Cats’ volleyball match on this Friday (September 21) game day. The Lady Cats open district play on the road at Royse City. The varsity will play first beginning at 5 p.m. Freshmen and JV matches will follow.
The Lady Cats’ varsity comes into the important match with a 24-7 record. They are coming off back to back matches in Wildcat Gym last Tuesday (September 18). The Lady Cats squeaked by Pleasant Grove, 3-2 in a grueling five-set match and then seem to run out of gas in a 3-0 loss to a good Nevada Community team.
The Lady Cats are currently ranked #24 in Class 5A in the latest Texas Girls Coaches Association Poll.
