North Hopkins Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration Under Way
Apr15

North Hopkins Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration Under Way

Kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year began this week at North Hopkins Elementary. In order to register a child for kindergarten, the prospective student must be 5 years old on Sept. 1, 2022. This registration is for students who did not attend pre-kindergarten at NHISD this year. Parents/guardians may download a kindergarten enrollment packet by clicking on the link on the school website or...

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More Than 135 Indictments Signed By Hopkins County Grand Jury
Jan31

More Than 135 Indictments Signed By Hopkins County Grand Jury

When the Hopkins County Grand Jury last met they signed more than 135 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. Approximately 110 people were named in the charges, including 18 individuals accused of more than one offense. In some cases, more than one person is alleged to have been involved in the same offense, according to the indictment list released by the District Clerk’s Office for the December 29, 2021...

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Tira News – Sept. 15, 2021: Tira Food Pantry Receives Boost From Community, Elementary Students
Sep15

Tira News – Sept. 15, 2021: Tira Food Pantry Receives Boost From Community, Elementary Students

Dodd, Lewis Unopposed In Bids For Reelection To Tira City Council By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021, at the Tira Community Center and conducted routine business. A few residents from the Dike community were also in attendance to observe. Joyce Dodd reported that the Tira Food Pantry had received some generous donations. I received an anonymous donation this week, as well. Sherry Smiddy...

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Hopkins County Back To School Activities
Aug11

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...

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Graduation Dates For Hopkins County, Yantis Schools
May19

Graduation Dates For Hopkins County, Yantis Schools

With such varied start dates, sick and weather-related closures, and make up days this year, it’s not wonder the graduation dates for local schools are so varies. Some schools will be holding high school graduation this week while others over the next two weeks. Several elementary school have already held pre-kindergarten and kindergarten graduations. KSST has been in touch with local school districts and has put together the...

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Three Hopkins County Residents Arrested For Aggravated Kidnapping For Allegedly Locking A Child In A Closet
Feb25

Three Hopkins County Residents Arrested For Aggravated Kidnapping For Allegedly Locking A Child In A Closet

Three Hopkins County residents were arrested Wednesday on an aggravated kidnapping charge for allegedly locking a child in a closet, causing injuries; the man is also accused of aggravated sexual assault of the child, according to sheriff’s reports. Edward Faris Troutt Jr. and Deborah “Debbie” Troutt The offenses allegedly occurred in 2018 but have just come to light. An outcry was made. Following an investigation by...

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DSHS School COVID-19 Case Counts: 18 New Cases At Hopkins County Schools
Oct23

DSHS School COVID-19 Case Counts: 18 New Cases At Hopkins County Schools

Hopkins County school districts have reported 146 cases of COVID-19 during the last 4 weeks, according to the weekly school COVID-19 report compiled by Texas Department of State Health Services and posted Oct. 22. New COVID-19 cases reported in Texas public school Oct. 12-18, 2020 (DSHS graphic) Cases in the weekly DSHS reports are defined as “any staff member or student who participates in any on-campus activity that is...

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North Hopkins Art Students Competing In Statewide Postcard Contest
Oct23

North Hopkins Art Students Competing In Statewide Postcard Contest

North Hopkins elementary and secondary art students created postcards for a statewide contest about voting, and need the community’s help to earn $500 to benefit the school art department. StarMatthewHermilio3 NHISD art students’ entries, by first name of submitting student, in the postcard contest The art students were asked to design a piece of mail not to sway people to elect one candidate or another but to vote. They...

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37 Student, 11 Employee COVID-19 Cases Reported By Rural Hopkins County Schools On Sept. 23
Sep24

37 Student, 11 Employee COVID-19 Cases Reported By Rural Hopkins County Schools On Sept. 23

As of the last reports posted Wednesday night, Sept. 23, at least 37 student and 11 employee COVID-19 cases had been reported by rural Hopkins County schools since the fall semester began. Yantis ISD has also reported 2 COVID-19 cases since school began. Sulphur Springs ISD officials so far this week have reported 1 additional student and 4 employees have tested positive for coronavirus. Como-Pickton CISD officials in their last...

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Cash Prizes Awarded to Teachers in Hopkins and Rains Counties
Sep01

Cash Prizes Awarded to Teachers in Hopkins and Rains Counties

By Ross LaBenske SULPHUR SPRINGS — Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel recently completed a service project in support of public educators returning to work in these challenging times. The members voted to award a $50 cash prize to one teacher in each district in Hopkins and Rains Counties.  Drawings were held in each district to pick the winner of a $50 bill to be used for classroom needs. Cash prize provided by...

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