SART Sets Protocol To Reduce Re-Traumatization, Prioritize Safety Of Adult Victims Of Sexual Assault
If you’ve driven downtown, you’ve likely noticed the brightly colored mural on the side of Texas Trading Company. But do you know what those multihued hands reaching up with hearts represents? Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association, in partnership with Sherwin Williams and Lowes, sponsored the mural, painted by Jacoby Smith, to help promote community awareness for the Sexual Assault Response Team. The SART’s job...
Open House Planned For New Hopkins County EMS Station/Hospital District Headquarters
Hopkins County EMS and Hospital District made the move in December and are getting settled into their new EMS station and Hospital District Headquarters, located on 116 Airport Road across from their old digs by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. An open house is planned Jan. 25 for the new building. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting at noon, and include a facility dedication with the HCHD Board of Directors,...
Judith Diane Cummings Wright
Judith Diane Cummings Wright Judith Diane Cummings Wright, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. Judith was born on March 7, 1944, in Delano, California, to John Calvin and Winnie Faye (Brooks) Cummings. She was a self-employed entrepreneur. Judith loved Jesus, life, family...
Proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract For Construction Of Trusty Building Approved
The proposed guaranteed maximum price agreement for construction of a trusty building was approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court, readying the project for the start of construction in approximately 1 month. The Commissioners Court was asked to “consider and take appropriate action on the proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Amendment Number 1 to the construction manager-at-risk agreement with SEDALCO Construction...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — Nov. 1, 2022
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Tuesday evening, Nov. 1, 2022, presented to to the City Council in a Memorandum as well as aloud the following monthly manager’s report: CLAIMS We had 1 workers compensation that required surgery in October. A police officer injured his knee while in training. We did not have any liability claims. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER I have signed the contract with TDHCA. We have sent the contract out to...
SSHS Wildcat Theatre’s Fall Production Will Be ‘CLUE: Onstage’ Nov. 12, 13, 17 and 18
Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre invites the community to the department’s fall production, “Clue: Onstage (High School Edition).” This suspenseful comedy, based on the classic board game and the 1980s movie, is a hilarious farce-meets-murder-mystery, notes Lesha Woodard, SSHS Director of Theatre and Auditorium Manager. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an...
Early Voting In Nov. 8 General Election, 4 School Elections Under Way Today
Early voting in the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election and four school elections — 3 trustees and one bond election 3 — got under way Monday morning, Oct. 24, 2022, at The ROC (First Baptist Church’s Recreational Outreach Center). Early voting by personal appearance will continue through Nov. 4. Early voting is being conducted Oct. 24-Nov. 4, 2022 at The ROC (The First Baptist Church Recreational Outreach Center), 115 Putman Street...
Wildcat Golf Picks Up Second Straight Victory
Men’s golf won their second straight competition of the fall season Monday, this time in the friendly confines of their home course. Monday’s victory came at Sulphur Springs country club, and saw district foes both of new and old at a packed invitational. Wildcat golf coach Jeremy DeLorge said he was very pleased with the turnout Monday. “They showed up, they defended the home course… they did exactly what they needed...
HCUW Receives Another $27,300 In Donations And Pledges During 3rd Week Of Campaign
Hopkins County United Way received another $27,313 in donations and pledges during the third week of the 2022-2023 fundraising campaign. Overall, that makes $53,835.27 of the $150,000 campaign goal to raise $150,000 to benefit 18 local agencies. Hopkins County United Way campaign workers and officers cheer, excited and appreciative for each new donation contributed to the 2022-2023 HCUW campaign to raise $150,000 for 18 local...
Another Successful Help-A-Child Benefit In The Books
The 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit was hailed by organizers as another success for children served by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, four local foster families and toward scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors by Masonic Lodges who participate in and help put on the annual event. In Appreciation for 15-Year as Help-A-Child presenting sponsors15th Annual...
