Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting
Sep13

Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting

Dispatch protocols and system were central topics discussed recently during the first meeting conducted between volunteer fire department chiefs and county officials since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. Dispatch Protocols Hopkins County Fire Department Chief Andy Endsley said one reason the meeting was called at the EOC/training center at the sheriff’s office instead of its usual location at Hopkins County Fire Station...

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*Updated* Hopkins County Primary Election Results 2020
Mar03

*Updated* Hopkins County Primary Election Results 2020

Below are the unofficial final results of the March 3 primaries for opposed county and district elections as of 9:04 p.m. Results reflect Hopkins County results only for district elections: CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 Republicans Charles Humphries: 1136John Brian Beadle: 1204 Democrats No candidate DISTRICT 2, STATE REPRESENTATIVE (Hopkins, Hunt, Van Zandt District) Republicans – Hopkins County Totals Only Dan Flynn: 2007Bryan Slaton:...

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Election Day Voting In March 3 Primaries To Be Held At 12 Locations In Hopkins County
Mar02

Election Day Voting In March 3 Primaries To Be Held At 12 Locations In Hopkins County

Voters who did not take advantage of the early voting period to cast ballots in the Democratic and Republican Party Primary Elections will have one last chance to do so Tuesday, March 3. According to early voter totals reported to the Secretary of State’s Office, 2,510 of the 23,190 registered voters in Hopkins County cast ballots either by mail or personal appearance at the conclusion of early voting in the March Party Primary...

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Early Voting Concludes Today
Feb28

Early Voting Concludes Today

Early voting by personal appearance in the Republican and Democratic Primary Elections ends today. Ballots may be cast by Hopkins County voters until 5 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Justice of the Peace 2 Courtroom located inside Hopkins County Courthouse Annex (the Tax/Justices of the Peace offices). As of Thursday evening, 249 voters had cast ballots in the Democratic Primary and 1,625 in the Republican Primary, according to the total voter...

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1,061 Ballots Cast During First Week Of Early Voting
Feb25

1,061 Ballots Cast During First Week Of Early Voting

After one full week of early voting, 1,061 ballots had been cast in the March 3, 20202 Republican and Democratic Party Primary Elections, according to the official totals posted by the early voting judges. Of those, 924 had been cast in the Republican Primary and 137 in the Democratic Primary at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24. In the Democratic Primary, 23 voters had cast ballots by 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 19, the second day of voting. That number had...

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Early Voting Begins Feb. 18 in Party Primary Elections
Feb17

Early Voting Begins Feb. 18 in Party Primary Elections

Early voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the March 3 Primary Election and continues through Friday, Feb. 28. Voting will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18-22, Feb. 24, Feb. 26 and Feb. 28. Voting will be conducted from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 23, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 25 and 27. All early voting in Hopkins County will conducted in the Justice of the Peace #2 Courtroom at the Hopkins County Tax Office/Justice of the Peace...

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Hopkins County Constable Precinct 2 Candidate Profiles
Feb16

Hopkins County Constable Precinct 2 Candidate Profiles

The start of early voting for the March 3 Primary Elections begins Tuesday morning, Feb. 18. At the county level, the Constable 2 position was the only one to draw challengers. While Constable 2 Bill Allan chose not to seek another term, John Brian Beadle and Charles Humphries are both seeking the Republican Party nomination for the office. There are no Democratic Party candidates for Constable Precinct 2, according to the Secretary...

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Saltillo VFD Recognized For Outstanding Efforts, Dedication, Perseverance
Jul29

Saltillo VFD Recognized For Outstanding Efforts, Dedication, Perseverance

Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley (left) and the Commissioners Court offer appreciation to Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department members for their dedication and service. Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley for 43 years of dedicated service to the community. “One thing about Saltillo, you can always depend on them coming if you have a call in their area....

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Hopkins County Records — June 13, 2022
Jun13

Hopkins County Records — June 13, 2022

Land Deed Transactions The following are land deed transfers filed and posted at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office from May 13-23, 2022: Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Joshua Lockwood to Bulmaro Garcia and Rosa Magodina Rivera; tract in the A Caro surveyHerbert D. Jennings and Phillis J. Jennings to Jacob W. Ray and Mallorie R. Ray; tract in the D. Padilla surveyChampions MPM LLC to SAF Properties LLC DBA SM Family...

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County Commissioners Approve Dump Truck, Tractor/Loader, Work Truck Purchases
Oct19

County Commissioners Approve Dump Truck, Tractor/Loader, Work Truck Purchases

Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved dump truck, tractor/loader and work truck purchases as well as company from which to purchase, road, bridge and culvert materials; and to hire for asphalt paving. A new employee was introduced and a user license agreement was approved for the County Clerk’s Office. Truck and Equipment Purchases Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley got the go ahead to purchase two 2022 model Mac dump...

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