Water Now OK in Mt Vernon
Due to low system pressure as a result of low water levels, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required Mount Vernon water system, the City of Mount Vernon/800001, to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption Saturday, August 29. The order has now been removed following a testing that assured the proper standards for the public water service.
A refill switch on water tower malfunctioned. Water tower did not refill overnight causing problems. Local restaurants serving bottled water and canned drinks.
Meal-a-Day for Week of August 31st
Football Friday Night Destination: Bearcat Stadium
Plan to attend the Friday September 4th Football game between our Sulphur Springs Wildcats and the Sherman Bearcats. It all goes down at Bearcat stadium. Game starts at 7:30 PM.
Google Map Directions to Bearcat Stadium
Variety of Continuing Ed Classes Offered at PJC-Sulphur Springs
A variety of classes are available in September from the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center continuing education department.
All of the classes will meet at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center located at 1202 West Houston Street. To register, or to get more information, call 903-885-1232 or visit www.parisjc.edu/ce.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is awarded to individuals that have completed 120 hours of classroom training as set forth by the Council for Professional Recognition. The class meets Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Jan.26, from 6 to 9 p.m.
A Microsoft Excel Level 1 course will be offered on Fridays, Sept. 4-11, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn the basics of creating a worksheet; working with formulas and functions; formatting a worksheet; working with charts, and analyzing data using formulas.
A Microsoft Office class will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Sept. 4-11. Learn the basics of Microsoft Office integration. Learn how to integrate Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
A Nurse Aide class will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m., Sept. 8-Oct. 1, with the clinical meeting Oct. 5-15 from 5 to 10 p.m., both class and clinical meet Mondays through Thursdays. The course offers preparation for entry level nursing assistants.
The Initial Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers class on lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18. The American Heart Association certifies the class.
Barker Announces Candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1 Republican Nominee
Today Mickey Barker proudly announces his candidacy in the Republican Primary Election for the position of Commissioner of Precinct 1 in Hopkins County. Mickey has had the privilege of being active in various civic, business and community affairs in Hopkins County in the 38 years he has called this county home. After a successful thirty-six year construction management career with Verizon, now is the time to give back to the citizens of Hopkins County that have provided him so many wonderful opportunities.During his time working with Verizon, Mickey was responsible for all construction projects in the East and North East Texas area which included seventy-eight telephone exchanges.
Building productive relationships with city, county and state officials was a necessity when completing communications and infrastructure projects within and across multiple jurisdictions throughout the region.Mickey and his wife, Susie Connally Barker, have lived on County Road 1107 for thirteen years and are the owners of Flowerland Florist and Gifts in downtown Sulphur Springs. Mickey and Susie have been married for twenty-nine years and together they have raised two sons; Daniel Gene DeWitt (deceased) and Bradley Barker who now resides in Dallas with their beautiful granddaughter. Civic involvement has been a highlight of Mickey’s life in Hopkins County as he formally served as President of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, member of the Sulphur Springs Planning and Zoning Board, member of Sulphur Springs Crime Stoppers Board, member of the Hopkins County Civic Center Rodeo Committee, member of the United Way Board of Hopkins County and a member of Kiwanis Club. Mickey is a 1993 graduate of Leadership Sulphur Springs and he currently serves on the Brashear Water Supply Corporation Board.“I believe my extensive construction management experience, ongoing civic involvement and true-to-my-roots conservative values will be a great asset to Hopkins County and the citizens of Precinct 1. We are very blessed to live in an area with an abundance of natural resources. Hopkins County will continue to experience growth and it is the responsibility of all of us citizens to ensure that growth is welcomed in a community-oriented and fiscally responsible way in order to preserve our history, our culture and our future.” ”Let’s all work together for a better Hopkins County”
City of Mount Vernon Issues Boil Notice
Due to low system pressure as a result of low water levels, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system, the City of Mount Vernon/800001, to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Troy Massengill, Water Director or Darrek Ferrell, City Administrator at (903) 537-2252.
A refill switch on water tower malfunctioned. Water tower did not refill overnight causing problems. Local restaurants serving bottled water and canned drinks.
At least two (2) fast food establishments, Huddle House and Sonic, are both closed due to the water boil notice, according to residents there.
Hospital Board Questions Additional Surgery Center; Negotiations with CHRISTUS Continue
At Monday night’s meeting of the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board, a figurative curtain was pulled back at one point revealing what negotiations may be like as the board and CHRISTUS Health attempt to hammer out an partnership agreement.
CHRISTUS, affiliated with the Catholic Church, recently raised an ethical and religious directives question because of sterilization surgeries such as tubal ligations and vasectomies done at the hospital. The solution agreed to would mean creation of a separate ambulatory surgery center owned and operated by the hospital district. The hospital does not want to foot the entire estimated $2-million cost of such an area and the board is looking for a way the cost can be shared. Negotiations continue.
Hopkins County Stew Site Renewal Underway
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce has mailed out letters to last year’s record number of stew cooks encouraging them to renew their stew sites for this year’s 46th annual contest on Saturday, October 24. Some cooks have already turned in their paperwork. Stew cooks have until September 18 to renew their sites. Those not renewed in time will be available to anyone on Monday, September 21 at 8 a.m. More than 150 cooks competed last year.
For those who can’t wait for the mail, forms along with rules and regulations are available on the stew contest’s Facebook page. The Stew Contest T-Shirt Design Contest is also back. Designs must be submitted by September 18.
Lady Cats In Tyler Championship Bracket Saturday
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team ran their winning streak to five matches by taking all three matches they played in pool play in a Tyler tournament Thursday. The Lady Cats edged by Arp 2-1 in all close sets, downed West Hardin 2-0 and then rallied after losing a first set to defeat Sabine, 2-1. The Lady Cats advance into the Championship Bracket. They’ll continue play Saturday. The Lady Cats are now 14-6 for the season.
It’s still August but the Lady Cats have already surpassed their win total for all of last year. One matter bothering Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Allison Irvin is her team’s tendency to start out matches slowly.
Hawks Outscore Wildcats 43-17 at Prim Friday Night
The Wildcats’ football team hung with Rockwall-Heath for half of the season opener Friday night at Prim Stadium. The score at the half was Rockwall-Heath 22 and Sulphur Springs 17. Then the Hawks dominated the second half on both sides of the ball to take a 43-17 win.
Wildcat back Jaylon Hawkins scored two rushing touchdowns for the Wildcats including a 57-yarder. He had a 66-yard TD run wiped out by a holding penalty.
In the first half, the Wildcats defense appeared to hold the Hawks on fourth down
on the goal line but an offsides call gave Heath another chance and they scored. Julio Robles also kicked a field goal.
The Wildcats travel to Sherman Friday night. 
