Local Preparations, Cancellations, Restrictions Related to coronavirus
Local emergency management officials are slated to meet Friday afternoon to discuss what, if any, preparedness actions Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will be taking related to coronavirus. Texas Department of State Health Services image for Coronavirus reporting “Multiple agencies in Hopkins County are meeting this afternoon to discuss COVID-19 this afternoon. We have had nothing in the county that I am aware of. This is to...
DBA Meets New Business People, Discusses 2020 Plans
During the regular March meeting for members of the Downtown Business Alliance, upcoming projects and plans were discussed. Also, a couple of new business people attended to introduce themselves and their business ventures. In the absence of President Jason Tulley, VP Linda Galligher presided over the meeting. Billie Ruth Standbridge and Dinky Weeks display a map Longtime member Billie Ruth Standbridge provided a map of downtown...
Burglary Investigation Results In 4 Arrests
Investigation into several Rains County burglaries Tuesday evening resulted in the arrest of two County Road 2310 resident’s arrests, as well as the arrest of the male resident’s mother and her husband on misdemeanor charges, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers received a tip potentially connecting a County Road 2310 residence to multiple Rains County vehicle burglaries and went to talk to...
Bertha Mae Nash Williams
Mrs. Bertha Mae Nash Williams passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX. The funeral for Mrs. Bertha Nash Williams will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Morning Chapel in Sulphur Springs. Bertha Mae Nash Williams Bertha Nash Williams was born on October 29, 1919 in Hopkins County, the daughter of John Henry Nash and Lucy Hardeman Nash. She attended East Caney Community School. She became a member of...
Paris District Weekly Road Report for March 9
Paris — Here’s aok at work planned in the district during the week of March 9, 2020. 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 as cell...
Construction Of Building At Houston-Rosemont Street Corner In Progress
Framing began Thursday on the new county building being constructed at the corner of Rosemont and Houston Streets. Construction is projected to take 2-3 weeks to complete. Construction site for a county building at the corner of Rosemont and Houston streets Hopkins County Commissioners Court in the fall of 2019 considered the cost to renovate an old building at the corner of Rosemont and Houston Streets versus the cost to tear it down...
Chamber Connection — March 5, 2020
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown The Chamber is offering something brand new for the business community of Hopkins County. We are currently accepting individuals to participate in the Chamber Book Club: A Leadership Journey. This book club will focus on six different business-influenced books to provide an intentional path for leadership growth. Topics studied will include what to look for...
How Prevent Spread Of Rabies From Wildlife To Humans
By Dr Mario Villarino Many wildlife diseases are transmissible to humans. Diseases such as rabies and plague are familiar to many people, but there are other, lesser known diseases that also are significant to human health. Persons who often come in contact with wildlife should be aware of these diseases and take precautions to minimize the risk of infection. Even without contact with wildlife, some diseases can be transmitted by...
Hospital Auction on Hold
The proposed online auction to sell the abandoned ‘Old Hospital’ in Mount Vernon, TX is on hold. Franklin County Judge Scott Lee believes a new solution may be possible. “It would be great if a private company would come in and get that building back on the tax base,” said Judge Scott, “The need for a full service hospital is just not here. What we really need is an urgent care facility.” In the...
Como Man Accused Of Assaulting Pregnant Woman
March 2, 2020 – A 21-year-old Como man was jailed Saturday afternoon at the hospital for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman at their Black Oak Road residence, according to arrest reports. Logan Reed Sevier Hopkins County sheriff’s officers were contacted at 1:23 p.m. Feb. 29, about a woman being beaten up. Deputies responded at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Emergency Room. Cpl. Todd Evans spoke to the victim’s...
