Hopkins County United Way Campaign Is A Success
The 2020-21 Hopkins County United Way campaign is a success, with the $150,000 goal not only met but exceeded, thanks to generous contributions from the community. This year’s goal was less than in the previous year, to make allowances for the economy during COVID-19, while still helping 19 local agencies. With more than $50,000 turned in last week, the campaign needed less than $11,000 meet the goal. Hopkins County United...
Nov. 9 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 14 New Cases, 42 Recoveries, Antigen Tests
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials for the second consecutive update reported COVID-19 recoveries outpaced new cases several times over on Monday. Officials in the Nov. 9 COVID-19 update also began weekly state reporting regarding antigen positive COVID-19 tests and cases. There were 14 new positive COVID-19 cases, 10 more than were reported on Friday, but they do include any lab-confirmed molecular positive...
Endsley Appointed County Fire Marshal, Homeland Security Director
Dec. 1 Is Deadline for Volunteer Fire Departments To Return Agreements To The County Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved a number of items during the regular 9 a.m. session Monday. A deadline for volunteer fire departments to return signed contracts, appointed a county fire marshal and homeland security director, an agreement with the hospital for reimbursement of the Local Health Authority Nurse’s pay and an increase in...
Nov. 6 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 4 New Cases, 21 Recoveries
Texas Department of State Health Services Nov. 6 reported another COVID-19 fatality has been confirmed for Hopkins County, while Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management in the Nov. 6 COVID-19 update reported 4 new cases and 21 recoveries. Sulphur Springs ISD also reported a dozen new cases Friday afternoon. HC/SSEM Nov. 6 COVID-19 update While the COVID-19 case count in Hopkins County rose by 4 cases to 31 for the week and...
Nov. 5 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 152 Active Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials received notification 3 additional Hopkins County residents have received positive COVID-19 results on lab-confirmed molecular tests, according to the Nov. 5 COVID-19 update. HC/SSEM Nov. 5 COVID-19 update That makes 27 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 this week and 711 who have tested positive for the virus since March. Thursday...
Jim Lewman
A Memorial service for Jim Lewman, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00p.m. Monday, November 9, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Jim Lewman passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Jim Lewman was born December 27, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Ray Lewman and Margie Carrico. He was a retired law enforcement officer; was previously chief deputy for Delta...
Raymond McDonald
Memorial services for Raymond McDonald, 57, of Dike, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Shane Carrington officiating. A graveside service will follow at Nelta Cemetery with Shane Henderson, Jordon Stanley, Jeremy Coberley, Vance McDonald, Lonnie McDonald, Jason Patton, Shawn Phillips, Casey Phillips, John Erwin, James Parmer, Justin Parmer, Jason Parmer, Chance Knolls, and...
Nov. 4 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 3 New Cases
Texas Department of State Health Services in Nov. 4 reports showed one additional COVID-19 fatality for Hopkins County, while the Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Nov. 4 COVID-19 update reported 3 additional Hopkins County residents had received positive COVID-19 tests results Wednesday. HC/SSEM Nov. 4 COVID-19 Update There 3 new cases make 24 new COVID-19 positives so far this month. That’s 3...
Work Beginning On 2021 Hopkins County Chamber Of Commerce Directory
Chamber Connection – Nov. 5, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2021 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well...
Nov. 3 COVID-19 Update: 5 Fatalities, 5 New Cases
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Nov. 3 COVID-19 update reported 5 additional Hopkins County residents had tested positive for COVID-19 on on Tuesday. Texas Department of State Health Services on Nov. 3 reported 5 additional COVID-19 fatalities for Hopkins County, while Texas Health and Human Services’ Nov. 3 reports show a total of 25 residents of Sulphur Springs nursing homes had died as of...
