Hopkins County Records for Oct. 25, 2019
Land Deed Transactions Lisa Renee Mitchell, Michael Keith Mitchell, Lisa Renee Mitchell Touchtone and Steven Touchtone to Nona Fair Gober; tract in the E. Melton survey Amanda Weatherford and Corley M. Weatherford to Brian Adams and Chelsea Adams; tract in the James Ford survey David M. Owens and Emma L. Owens to Marica Castillo and Samuel Castillo Gonzalez; tract in the John S. Bowen survey Don E. Courtney to Colbie Cross Norment;...
Merger Of North Hopkins, South Sulphur VFDs Receives Approval Of Commissioners
North Hopkins VFD Chief Bobby Harris and South Sulphur VFD Chief Jim Rich shake hands in agreement over the combining of the two departments, approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Aug. 12, 2019. A handshake between North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Harris and South Sulphur VFD Chief Jim Rich marked what Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom called a “historic moment” in county...
Tasers, Fire Alarm Systems, Rail Rep Approved By Commissioners Court
Fire alarm systems, Tasers, maintenance guidelines, county road standards and procedures, a management provider for a hazardous mitigation grant program, and a Northeast Texas Rural Transportation board appointment were among the items Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved during their regular meeting Monday. Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved a request for Neal Barker to serve on Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation...
North Hopkins VFD Recognized For Service
North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department was recognized Monday by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and the Commissioners Court for their “outstanding efforts” and “dedication in their perseverance to provide protection for the citizens of Hopkins County and their property.” North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department Endsley noted that each month, in order by department number, he and the commissioners court...
Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court Meets Monday, February 25, 2019
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will meet Monday, February 25, 2019 at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom on the First Floor of the Hopkins County Courthouse located at 118 Church Street in Sulphur Springs. A work session will follow the regular meeting. The Agenda for the court includes: I. Invocation...
Monday Commissioners Court: Congressman Honors County Judge; Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department Honored by County
Before a packed Hopkins County Commissioners’ Courtroom Monday morning, Robbin Bass, Deputy District Director for Congressman John Ratcliff, presented County Judge Robert Newsom a flag that was flown over the U. S. Capital Building in Newsom’s honor. Commissioners also issued a proclamation honoring the Sulphur Bluff Fire Department for past and current service to the county. In honoring Judge Newsom, Bass stated that the...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agenda for Monday, February 11, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019 at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom on the first floor of the Hopkins County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Court will meet in regular session followed by work sessions. The Agenda includes: I. Invocation II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag...
Berger Fire Under Control Monday Afternoon; Cause of Fire to Be Investigated; County Fire Chief Commends Effort Made to Control Fire
The first call came in Monday at 11:28 a.m. of a possible structure fire at Berger Horticulture located near Birthright on State Highway 19N. The fire was officially under control at 3:20 p.m. Monday, December 24, 2018. Hopkins County Engine 20, Sulphur Springs Fire Department Engine, and North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the scene at the same time. Noting the fire was consuming the front side of the building, an all...
Voluntary Reduction in Outdoor Burning Requested by Hopkins County Fire Chief
August 1, 2018 – Voluntary reduction in outdoor burning is requested by Hopkins County Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Endsley says the county is being boxed in by other counties that are under burn bans and Hopkins County is only two weeks out from a burn ban. Delta, Rains, and Hopkins Counties are the only counties that are not under a ban. Hunt, Fannin, Red River, and Franklin counties are under...
Hopkins County EMS Named Lights of Life Campaign Honorees
Every year, the Lights of Life Campaign Committee selects an individual, couple, group or business that has shown exceptional service, commitment and passion for Hopkins County and specifically for their support of the hospital. That tradition continues with the 2017-2018 Campaign Honorees…Hopkins County EMS Since August of 1983 Hopkins County EMS has compassionately served the residents of Hopkins County and the surrounding...
