Open House Planned For New Hopkins County EMS Station/Hospital District Headquarters
Hopkins County EMS and Hospital District made the move in December and are getting settled into their new EMS station and Hospital District Headquarters, located on 116 Airport Road across from their old digs by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. An open house is planned Jan. 25 for the new building. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting at noon, and include a facility dedication with the HCHD Board of Directors,...
Trading Post for September 23, 2022
For Sale: 3 great pyrenees puppies, 2 male 1 female. 12 weeks old had 1st shots and wormed. 972 841 9642 small microwave $20.00. metal bunk beds with stairs & mattresses $100.00 2 metal bed frames, 1 king & 1 full size &100.00 for the pair wood coffee & side table $50.00 text for more info & pictures all prices negotiable 903-951-2135 Native American Indian statue collection, various sizes and styles, old from...
Trading Post for September 21, 2022
For Sale: A new 9×7-inch Apple iPad, used for one day only. Asking $125. Call 903-438-6181. Tzumi PopSolo – Rechargeable Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone and Voice Mixer with Smartphone Holder (Black) asking $10, also New still in box Lazer Maze requires you to use mirrors, beam-splitters, a little science and brainpower to direct the laser through a series of mind-challenging mazes and light up the target asking $22 and a pair of...
Trading Post for September 19, 2022
Tzumi PopSolo – Rechargeable Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone and Voice Mixer with Smartphone Holder (Black) asking $10, also New still in box Lazer Maze requires you to use mirrors, beam-splitters, a little science and brainpower to direct the laser through a series of mind-challenging mazes and light up the target asking $22 and a pair of Universal Thread ladies boots brand new tan color asking $25 call 903.440.5523 for question and...
Additional Steps Taken To Strengthen Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Thursday, June 30, 2022 Department providing another nearly $1 billion boost to schools for purchasing food WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide nearly $1 billion in additional funding to schools to support the purchase of American-grown foods for their meal programs. The department also applauds the President’s recent signing of the Keep Kids Fed Act,...
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...
Horn Brothers Selected To Perform Annex Roof Renovation
Horn Brothers was selected to perform annex roof renovations during a special meeting of Hopkins County Commissioners Court Thursday afternoon. Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled making a decision about the roof renovation for the annex building housing the County Clerk’s Office, at Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price’s request. Price cited a possible problem with materials to be used. Tom Glosup discusses...
Hopkins County Back To School Activities
If you think the school year is coming way too fast, just imagine how Como-Pickton students and teachers felt Wednesday when classes started for the 2021-2022 school year. Cumby and Miller Grove will begin classes Aug. 12, with the students in the remainder of Hopkins County and Yantis schools slated to return to class next week. Most class and supply lists, at least for elementary students, have been posted on the school district...
Work On Dike Solar Plant Accelerates Ahead Of Lawsuit
There has been a flurry of activity in the Dike community since a lawsuit was filed against Hopkins Energy, LLC and Hopkins County over the proposed solar plant that has been planned for the Dike community. Contractors for the project have stepped up their efforts and seem to be working at a faster pace to get the project further along before a hearing planned for 9am on Monday, July 19th which could put a stop to all work. Judge Will...
Results Of Survey, Steps In Pacific Park Improvement Plan Discussed
With work on the Grays Building progressing rapidly, focus is turning more toward the park grounds. The results of the community survey conducted earlier this month and next steps in the Pacific Park improvement plan were outlined during a special Zoom meeting Monday night. Survey Results William Spencer, the civil engineer and partner MHS Planning & Design LLC, who came up with the design concept to enhance park facilities based...
