Honor Procession for EMS Bobby Don Shelton II
According to Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley, the public is asked to observe a procession today, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, during the noon hour to honor Hopkins County Paramedic and Field Training Officer, Bobby Don Shelton II. Shelton died at his home Sunday, May 21st. Shelton’s body is being returned from the Medical Examiner’s Office for funeral arrangements. Endsley asks that citizens line the roadway to pay their...
Homeowner Septic System Training October 14th
Wastewater is composed of 99.9% water. The constituents and strength of wastewater can vary depending on the source. Domestic wastewater is the water that is discharged from plumbing fixtures, appliances, toilets, bath, laundry, and dishwashers in a residence. Commercial wastewater comes from businesses, restaurants and manufacturing plants. Septic systems owners should be aware that anything they dump down their sinks or drains...
Regional Training for Law Enforcement Focused on Negotiation
A regional training for 25 law enforcement officers from across Northeast and Central Texas is being conducted at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Squad Room this week. The training was initiated by the local Texas Ranger and is utilizing the skills of highly successful experienced educators in the field of negotiation. Retired FBI Special Agent Max Howard told KSST News the negotiations process was discovered and refined in the...
Hopkins County EMS Receives AHA Mission:Lifeline EMS Gold Award
Hopkins County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Hopkins County EMS provides 9-1-1 ambulances to approximately 6500 requests for service annually in Hopkins and Delta Counties in Northeast Texas. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial...
Water Quality Training: The Importance of Water
by Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. It is easy to understand the importance of water as a need and resource for our society. Both extremes (the absence or abundance of water) can provoke catastrophic consequences. Recently (as early as last year) we suffered both sides of the equation in the same year. Although a normal recurrence, the absence or abundance of water can cause stress in farmers and ranchers and communities as well. Both...
Hopkins County EMS Receives American Heart Association Award
Hopkins County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Hopkins County EMS provides 911 ambulances to approximately 6500 requests for service annually in Hopkins and Delta Counties in Northeast Texas. “EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have...
Marriage Education and Master Wellness Volunteer Training Offer Winter Opportunities
With the approaching Christmas season, I’m also getting geared up for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s winter workshops. Two fabulous opportunities are available for anyone wanting to participate, and I wanted to get the word out in plenty of time for you to write it on your calendar! Here is a summary of the upcoming events: Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop – As one of the certified providers in the area, this...
Small Acreage Farming by Mario Villarino
Small acreage farming, a cornerstone of modern agriculture, encompasses a diverse array of operations, ranging from backyard gardens to small family farms. Unlike large commercial farms, which cover expansive tracts of land, small acreage farms operate on parcels ranging from a few acres to tens of acres. Despite their smaller scale, these farms play a significant role in meeting the demand for locally grown food and promoting...
What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies
By Nina Banks, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 In response to the deadliest school shooting in Texas, lawmakers have upped legislation concerning gun and school safety. House Bill 3 passed late last year, which created the requirement for an armed security guard to be present on all campuses and also ramped up mental health resources for students. In Texas, the responsibility for establishing the guidelines for public school safety...
Paris Junior College Presidential Search Committee Recommends Three Finalists
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents met Thursday, March 7 and received the formal recommendations from the PJC Presidential Search Committee of three finalists for the next President of the College. “We accepted the report of the Paris Junior College Presidential Search Committee as authorized by a previous vote of the Regents,” said PJC Board of Regents President Curtis Fendley. “We are extremely pleased with...
