Como-Pickton, Sulphur Bluff Schools Report 1 Student COVID-19 Case
Aug24

Como-Pickton, Sulphur Bluff Schools Report 1 Student COVID-19 Case

Second Coronavirus Case Reported At Cumby ISD At least five school districts in Hopkins County have report a confirmed COVID-19 case among either a student or staff member. Como-Pickton CISD and Sulphur Bluff ISD Monday were the latest to join that list, and Cumby ISD has reported a second student case of COVID-19. Sulphur Bluff ISD On Aug. 24, Sulphur Bluff ISD Superintendent Dustin Carr posted a letter notifying the “Sulphur...

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Aug. 20 Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 5 New Cases, 32 Active Cases
Aug20

Aug. 20 Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 5 New Cases, 32 Active Cases

HHS Reports COVID-19 Cases Among Employees, Residents At Local Assisted Living Facility After two days without reports of any new positive COVID-19 cases, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 announced 5 new positive COVID-19 cases have been reported for Hopkins County. That increasing the total number of active cases in Hopkins County to 32. There were no new recoveries to report on Aug. 20. positive COVID-19 test...

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3 School Districts Notified Of At Least 1 Employee Or Student COVID-19 Case
Aug14

3 School Districts Notified Of At Least 1 Employee Or Student COVID-19 Case

As the number of staff and students reporting to school has increased this month, so have the number of COVID-19 cases across the county and state. From Aug. 1-14 Hopkins County had 60 new positive COVID-19 cases, increasing the overall 5-month total to 212 cases among Hopkins County residents. Many wonder if the return to schools will impact the spread of the virus. In Hopkins County, at least 3 local school districts have received...

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1 New Positive Case, 69 Active Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County On July 29
Jul29

1 New Positive Case, 69 Active Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County On July 29

DSHS Shows 1 Hopkins County COVID-19 Fatality; Local, Regional Officials Report No Knowledge Of Any Hopkins County COVID-19 Deaths Hopkins County Emergency Management officials at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, reported 1 new COVID-19 case for Hopkins County. Four patients were reported to also be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs July 29, but no additional information was available regarding those...

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COVID-19 Update: Courts, Jail Procedures Impacted As Preventive Measures
Mar14

COVID-19 Update: Courts, Jail Procedures Impacted As Preventive Measures

All Local School Districts Cancel Classes Next Week; No Confirmed Coronavirus Reported In Hopkins County Local government entities continue to make preparations to prevent potential spread of the coronavirus. As of noon Saturday, no cases of COVID-19 had been reported in Hopkins County. While 51 cases of COVID-19 had been reported throughout the state Saturday, the nearest confirmed cases to Hopkins County, according to Texas...

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Senator Hall Gives Update On How Priorities, Bills Fared During 87th Legislative Session
Jun11

Senator Hall Gives Update On How Priorities, Bills Fared During 87th Legislative Session

Texas Senator Bob Hall Thursday evening in a town hall meeting at Hopkins County Courthouse gave n update on his involvement in the 87th Legislative session, including not only his office’s process regarding bills, the committees he serves on and priorities he took with him to the Regular Session, but how those bills and priorities fared. Hall then took questions from the audience of approximately 50 people in attendance in the...

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Hopkins County Received 153 Pallets Of Water, 2 Trailers Full Of Supplies Donated Following Winter Storms
Mar01

Hopkins County Received 153 Pallets Of Water, 2 Trailers Full Of Supplies Donated Following Winter Storms

Emergency Management Officials, Businessmen Recognized For ‘Meritorious Service’ During Winter Weather Disaster Hopkins County received 153 pallets of water and two trailers full of supplies donated to help those in need in the community following February’s extreme winter weather. Two emergency management officials, the sheriff and local businessmen were recognized Monday by Hopkins County Commissioners Court for...

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Bid For Roofing For New Grays Building Approved
Oct08

Bid For Roofing For New Grays Building Approved

A bid for roofing for the Grays Building, 3 new track loaders and contract for elections services were approved by Sulphur Springs City Council at the regular October meeting held earlier this week via Zoom. Grays Building City crews continue work on the new Grays Building in Pacific Park Work on the new Grays Building in Pacific Park continues, with the approval of a roofing bid, pouring of piers and plumbing work. City Finance...

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Even During A Pandemic, Extension Agents Find Ways To Assist, Educate, Connect With Texans
Aug30

Even During A Pandemic, Extension Agents Find Ways To Assist, Educate, Connect With Texans

Hopkins County Extension Agents have found ways to continue to assist, educate and connect with Texas, even during a pandemic. While face-to-face events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, Extension Agents Dr. Mario Villarino and Johanna Hicks and Assistant Agent Jessica Taylor have risen to the challenge of continuing to offer educational programs and continue 4-H programming. Hopkins County Assistant Extension Agent Jessica Taylor,...

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Cumby City Council Did Not Adopt Proposed Ordinance Regarding Executive Order Violations
Apr15

Cumby City Council Did Not Adopt Proposed Ordinance Regarding Executive Order Violations

Cumby City Council Tuesday night after discussion opted not to adopt the proposed “Ordinance 2020-04-01 authorizing law enforcement officer to perform traffic stops for any violation of executive order(s) issued by the Governor of the State of Texas declaring a state of disaster,” such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance, as proposed, would have given city the police department the authority to enforce the rules and...

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