2 Como VFD Officers Arrested For Theft, Station 2 Taken Out Of Service
Darren Dwayne “Bro” HarrisRoy George Darby Several months of investigation by Hopkins County Fire Marshal’s Office and Texas Rangers resulted in two longtime members of Como Volunteer Fire Department being jailed for misuse of fiduciary funds and the department being temporarily taken out of service, Hopkins County fire marshals said Friday afternoon. Como VFD Secretary\Treasurer Roy George Darby, 78, and Chief...
Merger Of North Hopkins, South Sulphur VFDs Receives Approval Of Commissioners
North Hopkins VFD Chief Bobby Harris and South Sulphur VFD Chief Jim Rich shake hands in agreement over the combining of the two departments, approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Aug. 12, 2019. A handshake between North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Harris and South Sulphur VFD Chief Jim Rich marked what Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom called a “historic moment” in county...
Commissioners Court To Consider Proposed Tax Rate, Consolidation of 2 VFDs
Hopkins County Commissioners Court have a full morning of work ahead of them Monday with a regular meeting scheduled at 9 a.m., with a work session to immediately follow. Commissioners will be asked Aug. 12, to consider and vote on a proposed tax rate; and to set the date, time and place for two public hearing regarding the tax rate. A public hearing will also be conducted to consider a plan for the district clerk’s technology...
Saltillo VFD Recognized For Outstanding Efforts, Dedication, Perseverance
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley (left) and the Commissioners Court offer appreciation to Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department members for their dedication and service. Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley for 43 years of dedicated service to the community. “One thing about Saltillo, you can always depend on them coming if you have a call in their area....
Medical Insurance, Jail Telemedicine Agreement, Bridge Replacement Program Top Commissioners’ Agenda
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked to consider approving two items related to medical coverage and care as well as a bridge replacement program during a special court session Monday, July 29. Proposed is renewal medical l insurance rates for county employees as well as a telemedicine system and services agreement for the county jail. The Commissioners Court and other county officials...
Tira News For July 17, 2019
By Jan Vaughn Rick and Judy Petty had all their children and grandchildren here for the weekend – Chris, Robin and Trey Petty and his friend Bennett Moyer from Cedar Park, Texas; Tyler and Caitlin Petty from Phoenix, Arizona; and Trever Petty and his girlfriend Ellen Ihnen from College Station, Texas; Ronnie, Amy and Macy Green from Cooper, Texas; and Mitchell Green and fiancée Rhalie Weathers from Lake Creek, Texas. Judy...
Pickton Pine Forest VFD Recognized For Dedication, Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Pickton Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department Monday for their dedication and continued service in the county. “The Hopkins County Commissioners Court urges all citizens of Hopkins County to celebrate the outstanding efforts of the firemen of the Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department, to recognize the dedication in their perseverance to provide...
Melvin Sparks
Mr. Melvin Sparks, age 78 of Scroggins, passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 26th, 1940 in Scroggins, Texas to the late Ernest T. Sparks and Myrtle Lee Jordan Sparks. Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, a 1966 graduate of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, Texas A&M University. He was also a member of the American Brahman Breeders Association. Melvin...
Tira News For June 5, 2019
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of John Hadley. He passed away on Monday, June 3. The funeral service will be at West Oaks Funeral Home on Saturday, June 8, at 2 p.m. No formal visitation is planned. Please be in prayer for the family. Janie Lewis informed me that John Weatheread’s brother, Keith Weatheread, passed away. I don’t have details on services. Please remember the family in prayer. The Tira City...
Tira News for May 1st, 2019
BY JAN VAUGHN Several people gathered for the Tira Volunteer Fire Department Open House on Sunday afternoon. The kids, especially, enjoyed getting a close look at the fire trucks and other equipment. We appreciate our volunteer firefighters giving of their time to help protect our community. Joyce Dodd would like to let everyone know that the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church is coming up on May 7th, at 1:00 p.m. Sheila...
