Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 1-7, 2019
May 1 st Deputies were dispatched to CR 3540 near Hawkins, at approximately 7:28 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 86, was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.At 8:47 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 2320 near Mineola.Deputies were dispatched to CR 2944 near Alba, at approximately 9:47 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were...
Tasers, Fire Alarm Systems, Rail Rep Approved By Commissioners Court
Fire alarm systems, Tasers, maintenance guidelines, county road standards and procedures, a management provider for a hazardous mitigation grant program, and a Northeast Texas Rural Transportation board appointment were among the items Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved during their regular meeting Monday. Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved a request for Neal Barker to serve on Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation...
Hospital District Board Approves Telemedicine Plan, Local Pharmacy For County Jail
Hopkins County Hospital District this week agreed to move forward with telemedicine and pharmacy services for Hopkins County jail. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom and Hopkins County Commissioner Court, and other emergency response officials in as a county delegation asked the hospital district board to consider utilizing a telemedicine provider for the jail as a cost, efficiency and safety...
10 Students From 5 Schools Named 2019 Hopkins County Bright Star Scholars
(From left) Faith Wheeler, Rhett Reid, Akayshia Smith, Landry Tyson, Maddie Millsap, Casey Bass, Maddy Ray, Amy Sprague, Nathan Valenzuela and Jennifer Lopez-Cervantes were all recognized for their selection by the John and Deborah Gillis Foundation as Hopkins County Bright Star Scholars Students from five county high schools were recognized Tuesday night as the very first Hopkins County Bright Star Scholars. Honorees include Akayshia...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Easter Egg Hunt Moving to Saturday April 27 at 10:30am
According to Alvin Jordan, Deputy for the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Cookout has been rescheduled for Saturday April 27, 2019 from 10:30am til 1pm. Jordan stated “After much consideration about the thunderstorm forecast for April 13, and checking the availability of the Civic Center grounds for an alternate date, it was decided that we will hold the Easter Egg hunt on Saturday April...
Commissioners Court Designates April 26-27 As County Cleanup Days
Hopkins County Commissioners Court announced two days county residents can get rid of certain unwanted items from their residences. The precinct barns will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27, for the annual County Cleanup Days. There are a few items considered hazardous waste that will not be accepted, including tires, shingles, chemicals and liquid paint. Dried paint in cans...
County Seal Donated For New Courtroom; Tractor Approved for Precinct 3
A tractor with boom mower and two donations were among the items Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved during their regular meeting Monday. Commissioners ‘participation in a program which will provide additional labor in each precinct and better equip inmates for the work force once they are released from custody was also discussed.Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley was approved to purchase a tractor with boom mower for...
Motor Grader, Research Resources Among Items Considered By County Commissioners Court
A new motor grader, amendments for two county precinct budgets and extended research resources for judges and the district attorney were all matters Hopkins County Commissioners Court was asked to consider approving during their regular meeting Monday. Hopkins County Commissioners Court 2019 Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price received approval Monday to enter into a lease-purchase agreement for a new motor grader. The full purchase...
North Hopkins VFD Recognized For Service
North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department was recognized Monday by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and the Commissioners Court for their “outstanding efforts” and “dedication in their perseverance to provide protection for the citizens of Hopkins County and their property.” North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department Endsley noted that each month, in order by department number, he and the commissioners court...
News From County Schools
There’s always a lot happening with the students in school districts across Hopkins County. Here are a few news items involving the students. The Lady Eagles of Como-Pickton CISD ended their basketball season 3rd in District. The Symphonic Band earned a 2nd Division rating in Stage and Sight Reading. And on March 28, the one-act play cast and crew will advance to the Bi-District contest at PJC. Spring Break at Como-Pickton is...
