Hopkins County Receives A+ Financial Rating
Hopkins County last week received an A+ financial last week from the outside agency that evaluated the county’s finances, Hopkins County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook and Judge Robert Newsom reported during Monday morning’s regular Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting. “Our financial situation in Hopkins County came out an A+ and we are so thankful,” Newsom said. “The citizens stayed with us. The...
Crain Reports No Problems Noted In County Audit
HVAC Units For Courthouse, Building Consulting Services, Donations, Agreement with City Approved By Commissioners Court Lewis Crain of Rutherford, Crain & Company, PC, when presenting the audit during the April 12, 2021 Hopkins County Commissioners Court, say despite a strange year, Hopkins County’s financials look good as far as the annual independent review. Crain repors the biggest change in revenues between the 2018-19...
Hopkins County Civic Center To Receive Upgrade To Livestock Pens With New Panels
Hopkins County Civic Center will receive an upgrade to livestock pens at the facility with new panels. Manager Lonnie Fox was given the go ahead by the Commissioners Court to purchase $81,183.78 worth of panels from Priefert Ranch Equipment through TIPS contract. Fox reported the panels are really needed to replace those at the Civic Center, which are estimated to be 30-40 years old. The purchase will make pens safer and get them up...
Commissioners Court Extends Hopkins County Health Emergency Disaster Declaration
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday agreed to extend the Hopkins County health emergency disaster declaration due to COVID-19 through the end of the month, with one additional item added to the declaration, Monday morning. Hopkins County Commissioners Court at the April 6 special court meeting Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom April 1 enacted an emergency order with terms to fit the Executive Order issued March 31 by Governor...
Runoff Final: Republicans Elect Davis, Treasurer; Anglin, Commissioner Precinct 2
Danny Davis and Greg Anglin received the Republican nod for November ballot and, with no opponent in November, will be elected to their respective positions. Republican County Treasurer: Danny Davis: 99, Absentee; 444 Early Voting; Total Votes: 926 (51.96%) Andrea Griggs: 109, Absentee; 367 Early Voting; Total Votes: 856 (48.04%) County Commissioner Precinct #2 Greg Anglin: 23, Absentee; 112 Early Voting; Total Vote: 308 (51.42%)...
County, State Party Primary Runoff Election Early Voting Begins May 14
Voting in the Primary Runoff elections in Hopkins County and the State of Texas is May 22. Early voting beings Monday, May 14th and continues through May 18th at the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Courtroom, 128 Jefferson Street, 8-5 p.m. each day. May 11th is the last day to receive an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. On Election Day, voting places have been consolidated. Voting on Election Day is Tuesday, May 22nd will...
Harrison, Price Elected; Smith Nominated; Run-off Set for Commissioner Precinct 2, County Treasurer; Other results from Primary Election
With 25.12% of registered voters in Hopkins County casting ballots, Clay Harrison was elected Judge, Hopkins County Court-at-Law. He has no Democrat challenger. Joe Price was elected Commissioner Precinct 4 with 701 votes or 55.11% of the total. John David Jetton received 487 votes and Kevin Cole 84. Republican Tracy Orr Smith will face Democrat Reiko Alexander in November for the Office of County Clerk. Smith received the Republican...
Davis Announces Intent to Seek Republican Nomination for County Treasurer; Will Remain as Veterans Service Officer If Elected
Danny Davis has announced his intent to seek the Republican nomination for the office of Hopkins County Treasurer. Davis is currently the Veterans Service Officer for Hopkins County. When asked about his plans as the Veterans Service Officer, if elected as County Treasurer, he said, “I will remain the Veteran Service Officer for Hopkins County. I will work smarter and harder…flexibility is the key. By combining my office with that of...
Pickens: Residents Moving Forward With Plans For Election To Make Dike Incorporated Area
Residents are moving forward with plans to call for an election to make Dike an incorporated area, according to Save Dike From Solar spokesperson Michael Pickens. Pickens and a couple of others who have been vocal over the last year in their opposition to the solar project being constructed in Dike community by Engie contacted Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom Friday, July 8, 2022, about concerns they had after receiving a letter...
4 Veterans Recognized For Participation In DFW Honor Flight
Four local veterans were recognized Thursday for participation in a DFW Honor Flight. Troy Gilbreath made the trip to the national’s Capital last fall, but was honored along with Philip Gabbert, Richard Patterson and Gene White on June 9, 2022, on Celebration Plaza at send off celebration for their Honor Flight 47, which departed early Friday morning from DFW. Hopkins County send off and recognition for three Sulphur Springs...
