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7 Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges Over The Last Week
Apr02

7 Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges Over The Last Week

At least seven people were arrested over the last week on controlled substance charges and two others were jailed on felony marijuana charges, according to arrest and jail reports. Traffic Stop on I-30 West At Mile Marker 107 Wyndel Shepherd Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley reported seeing a gray Honda Accord traveling west on Interstate 30 near the 110 mile marker at a high rate of speed, 99 in a 75 mile per hour speed zone. Talley...

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Stress Awareness Month
Mar30

Stress Awareness Month

Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] April is Stress Awareness Month. You may be thinking, “I’m totally aware of stress!” These are tough days. Everyone from young children to older adults experience stress at some point. Stress can result from issues with work, school, family, or finances. Not only does it affect our mood, but our...

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Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved
Mar30

Agreement For D6, Contracts For Legal Research, Construction Of Trusty Housing Facility Approved

A 381 agreement was approved for D6, Inc., along with contracts for legal research resources and construction of a trusty housing facility, and other items this week. 381 Agreement Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting this week approved a 381 agreement for D6, Inc., providing a tax incentive for the company to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oregon to Sulphur Springs, Texas and expand their...

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March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Mar30

March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness

Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events Include Golf Tournament, School-Focused Lunch & Learn, Kids Kingdom Rehab Project, Marketing Seminar By Butch Burney Golfers have until noon Friday to enter the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. The morning tee time is...

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Commissioners Court Approves 4 Truck Bids, John Deere Purchase
Mar28

Commissioners Court Approves 4 Truck Bids, John Deere Purchase

Four different truck bids were approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court, leaving the decision of which truck and bid to the individual department head. A used John Deere, was also among the items approved during the regular Commissioners Court meeting Monday morning, March 28, 2022. Truck Bids The county received four bids for six pickups, each different, including different trucks. County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook and HCSO...

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Volunteers Needed At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs
Mar28

Volunteers Needed At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 28, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in...

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Commissioners To Honor Balkcom, Appoint New  Local Health Authority
Mar27

Commissioners To Honor Balkcom, Appoint New Local Health Authority

Hopkins County Commissioners Court is scheduled to honor Dr. I.L. Bakcom IV, then consider appointing a new Local Health Authority for Hopkins County, as well as a number of other items during the regular court session Monday morning. Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV is slated to be honored for his service to Hopkins County, which has included filling the role of Local Health Authority, a position appointed by the county...

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Paris District Road Report for March 28, 2022
Mar26

Paris District Road Report for March 28, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting March 28, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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City Spring Clean-Up Week Planned April 18-23, 2022 For Sulphur Springs Residents
Mar24

City Spring Clean-Up Week Planned April 18-23, 2022 For Sulphur Springs Residents

The annual City-Wide Spring Clean-Up has been set for Monday-Saturday, April 18-23, 2022. Sulphur Springs residents may bring large items to discard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on clean-up days to the city collection site, located about half of a mile east of Flowserve. City Manager Marc Maxwell stresses, Spring Clean-Up Week is strictly for city residents, not for commercial interests. This simply allows city residents to transport...

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Dining Out With Diabetes
Mar23

Dining Out With Diabetes

Johanna Hicks By JOHANNA HICKS, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] The title actually has two meanings: 1) for persons who have diabetes, they take diabetes with them when dining out; 2) for persons with diabetes, there are some tips for dining out. When eating out, you do have choices. The following tips for eating healthfully in restaurants are based on suggestions from...

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