North Hopkins ISD Provides No Dull Moment for Superintendent Jolly
In May, 2016, the North Hopkins Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. Darin Jolly as finalist for Superintendent to replace the retiring Donna George. He was chosen from a pool of 55 applicants. Jolly had been recommended to the school district by the Texas Association of School Boards Executive Search Services. He has had no dull moment since arriving at North Hopkins. The North Hopkins Board determined that Jolly,...
Fay Burns
Funeral services for Fay Burns, age 91, of Sulphur Springs will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Jim Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with James Humphrey, Brian Dodd, Landon Dodd, Hesston Humphrey, Kyle Dodd, and Nathan Keller serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 6-8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home....
Hopkins County United Way Third Week Brings Total so Far to Over $50,000
Hopkins County United Way Campaign reported a total of $19,985 collected following their third week report. Through three weeks, the grand total to date is $50,928.50. They are seeking to reach a $165,000 goal during the campaign. 100% Club for October 18, 2016; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted goal Moore Construction East Texas Gymnastics Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts GSC Enterprises Guaranty Bank and Trust...
Bankhead Highway Celebration Comes to Celebration Plaza Thursday
This year, 2016, is the 100th anniversary of the Federal Aid Highway Act that birthed the modern day highway system in the nation. The celebration of the centennial event comes to Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs Thursday. When John Hollis Bankhead, a U S Senator from Birmingham Alabama and newspaper publisher Asa Rountree became president and secretary of a nationwide good roads movement, their dream may not have been as broad as...
North Hopkins, Cumby in 2A Basketball District 14
In Conference 2A Basketball Cumby and North Hopkins will face Campbell, Dallas Gateway, Martins Mill, and Quinlan Boles in District 14. Other 2A Basketball alignments: District 1 Boys Ranch Gruver Sanford-Fritch Stinnett West Texas Stratford Sunray Vega District 2 Clarendon Claude Memphis Panhandle Wellington Wheeler District 3 Bovina Farwell Hale Center Lockney Olton Sudan District 4 Abernathy Crosbyton Floydada New Deal Post...
Burnis Turner Jr.
Funeral Service for Burnis Turner Jr., Age 59, of Point, TX, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dr. G. Edward West II, Rev. Elgie Clayton and Rev. Robert Stepney officiating. Military Graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Benton Hill Cemetery in Point, TX, with, Al Adams, Gaylon Bacy, Cecil Devance Jr., Wesley “Schouch” Govan,...
“Updated” Winning Teams Named at Hopkins County Stew 2015
Rainfall and a flash flood watch did not deter the 115 cooking teams participating in the World Champion Hopkins County Stew contest Saturday at Buford Park. Although 161 teams were expected, those that did not compete did not lessen the enthusiasm for the day. The team of LaWana and Broc Hohenberger sponsored by Buckley Trucking took first place in Super Stew Chicken. Winning first place in Super Stew Beef were David Joslin and Vern...
2015 North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the school cafeteria. The event began with registration and Bingo, followed by a delicious meal, catered by BirthWright BBQ. After the meal, Tommy Long presided over the business meeting and welcomed guests. The group agreed to have the next homecoming on October 8, 2016. They also voted to elect the current officers for another year –...
Commissioners Court Approves 90-Day Burn Ban Monday
Monday morning during Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court, the commissioners agreed with County Judge Robert Newsom. In a 4-0 vote, commissioners voted to prohibit all outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county for 90 days. The ban does not include outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for firefighter training; public...
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Set
The North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the school cafeteria. All former students, former staff members, and their guests are encouraged to attend. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m., with Bingo and registration. At 5:30 a barbecue meal will be served, at a cost of $12.50 per person. Following the meal, there will be a short video presentation, honoring the Classes of 1965, 1975, and 1985....
