Hopkins County Seeking Funding For 2 Ventilation Fans For Fire Department
Hopkins County Commissioners Court this week gave the go-ahead to the fire marshal to apply for funding for two ventilation fans for the county fire department, renaming of a SH 11 west spur and taking it on a county road, accepted fire protection agreements from volunteer fire departments submitting them by the Feb. 3 deadline, and consolidated voting centers for May elections. Hopkins County Commissioners Court session, Feb. 14,...
Barkers Stepped Down From NETEX Board, Johnson & McCullough Appointed
Earlier this week, Mickey Barker and Neal Barker each resigned from their positions on Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board. Brad Johnson and Steve McCullough were recommended to fill those seats as Hopkins County’s representatives on the NETEX Board. Neal Barker and family, Mickey Barker Hopkins County Commissions Court unanimously approved a resolution during the Jan. 18, 2022, court session officially...
Donation Will Help Fund Thanksgiving Meal For Senior Citizens
Karon Weatherman accepted a donation Monday morning on behalf of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, to help fund Thanksgiving meals for senior citizens. Bill Pentak with Open Doors public relations presented the oversized check for $1,000 to Weatherman on behalf of Engie, the corporation behind the planned Dike Solar project, during public forum at the first portion of the Nov. 22 regular meeting of Hopkins County...
SSISD Education Foundation To Be Submitted As Potential Charity For Hopkins County Jury Duty Reimbursement Donations
Hopkins Energy LLC Agreement Amended By 1 Year, Stampede Solar Road Maintenance Agreement Granted Sulphur Springs ISD Education Foundation was approved to be submitted to the list of charities to which Hopkins County jurors may donate their daily reimbursement for jury service. Hopkins County Commissioners Court also amended and restated a 381 agreement with Hopkins Energy LLC, a road maintenance agreement with Stampeed Solar Project...
Week 4: Hopkins County United Way $24,729 Closer To Campaign Goal
Hopkins County United Way is $24,729 closer to the 2021-22 campaign goal of $150,000 to benefit 18 local non-profit agencies, thanks to the generous contributions received over the last week from local businesses, organizations and individuals. Week 4: Hopkins County United Way campaign workers report meeting “That brings our total to $85,283, which is amazing. We are doing really great. I thank everybody for the work you are...
Arbala VFD To Receive Funding Cut For Violating Contract With County
Arbala Volunteer Fire Department will receive a month’s funding cut, effective at the next payment cycle, for violating the contract signed with the county, Hopkins County Commissioners Court determined during the regular meeting Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. All volunteer fire departments are required to sign a fire protection agreement in order to received benefits from the county. Those benefits include paying the VFD’s fuel...
$7 Million In ARP Funding Dedicated To NETEX, Communications Tower, Road Equipment, Salaries, Trustee Housing Facility, Retainage
Hopkins County Commissioners Court, in a special session Tuesday afternoon, committed the just over $7 million in ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding which has been allocated to the county toward 6 purposes: to assist NETEX, a communications tower, road equipment, salary replacement, a trustee facility and retainage. The Court also approved a security proposal and budget amendments for insurance proceeds received. American Rescue Plan...
Budget Amended To Cover Increased Costs Of Feeding Inmates At Hopkins County Jail
Housing Agreement With Rockwall County, Architect For New ‘Trustee Housing Facility’ Approved Too Several jail-related items were approved this week. The jail budget required amending to balance additional food costs not factored into the 2020-21 budget. An interlocal cooperation agreement with Rockwall County and an architect to construct the new Hopkins County Jail ‘Trustee Housing Facility’ too received...
Dike Property Owners Voice Opinions Regarding Planned Solar Facility, Property Rights, Incorporation
Nearly half of Monday morning’s Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting revolved around planned solar projects in Hopkins County, especially the one greenlit for the Dike community. Dike property voice their opinions Monday morning regarding a planned solar farm in Dike, property rights and incorporation during public comments portion of the meeting. Dike property owner Michele Barnes Dike property owner Michele Barnes has...
Horn Brothers Selected To Perform Annex Roof Renovation
Horn Brothers was selected to perform annex roof renovations during a special meeting of Hopkins County Commissioners Court Thursday afternoon. Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday tabled making a decision about the roof renovation for the annex building housing the County Clerk’s Office, at Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price’s request. Price cited a possible problem with materials to be used. Tom Glosup discusses...
