Retirees Honored at County Employee Christmas Party
At the annual Christmas party for Hopkins County employees held at the Civic Center on December 15, 2016, there was good music, great food and warm fellowship. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome emceed the evening’s celebration, where four county retirees were honored. Sheriff Butch Adams and Precinct One Commissioner Beth Wisenbaker have each put in 20 years of service in their office. They each plan to spend time with their...
Unique Saturday Afternoon Prayer Service For Hopkins County Blogger
Down on Celebration Plaza, friends and family of Bobby McDonald gathered and petitioned before God for the local man’s health. County Judge, and friend, Robert Newsom opened the service and invited anyone, of any age, to say a prayer. The service was concluded by reciting the Lord’s Prayer. The community is asked to stay in continual prayer for Bobby McDonald.
Tuesday Proclaimed Dave Davidson Day in Hopkins County
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom read a proclamation Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. on the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse honoring Dave Davidson for his life of service in Hopkins County Baseball. The proclamation named October 11, 2016 as Dave Davidson Day. P r o c l a m a t i o n WHEREAS, M. D. “Dave” Davidson was born in Hopkins County, Texas in 1934. He is known to his local league as “Dixie...
Commissioners’ Court Considers Housing Rockwall County Inmates In Local Jail
An inter-local agreement with Rockwall County that will house some of that county’s inmates in Hopkins County Jail is on the agenda for Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court agenda for Monday, August 22. The court meets at 9 a.m. in the courthouse first floor courtroom. The contract has cleared attorneys and was on the desk of County Judge Robert Newsom Friday morning. The agreement calls for Rockwall County to pay $45 per day, provide...
Wednesday, August 3rd is Eisley Henderson Day in Hopkins County
Wednesday morning at Wesley United Methodist Church Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom read a proclamation naming the day, Eisley Henderson Day. The daughter of Timmy and Magan Henderson, Eisley began experiencing seizures that affected her cognitive and physical development at age 1. Wednesday, August 3, 2016, she is undergoing surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit multi-specialty academic medical center in Cleveland, Ohio....
Back to the Basics: County Roads and the Commissioners Court
by Allison Bledsoe County roads are a necessity for the rural communities that bring Hopkins County to life, but very few inhabitants know much about them and how they are maintained. We’re bringing our readers back to the basics with a quick lesson on county roads and what just exactly they entail. County roads are defined as public roads that have been accepted for maintenance by the Commissioners Court to the standards set...
Prayer Vigil For Law Enforcement Set for Noon Saturday at Hopkins County Courthouse Steps
Saturday, July 8th, at noon on the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse County the public is invited to join in prayer as one community with Judge Robert Newsom and members of the Sulphur Springs Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department officers, EMS response teams and firemen to pray with and for them. Prayer will include the Dallas Police Department and local law enforcement and emergency personal. Donations...
Endsley Named County Fire Chief
Andy Endsley has been named Hopkins County Fire Chief. Monday morning during the regular session of Commissioner’s Court, Endsley was unanimously chosen from among 12 applicants, six of which were interviewed, to fill the vacant position. In an interview with Endsley, who lives in the Brinker Community in Hopkins County, following his appointment, he said he has experience with Hopkins County Fire Department in the past. For seven...
County Commissioners Interview Only Six for County Fire Chief
Hopkins County Commissioners Court narrowed the number of applicants to six and has begun the interview process for a new County Fire Chief. County Judge Robert Newsom told KSST News that commissioners received 12 applications and narrowed the field to only six for interviews. Monday, the court interviewed two of the applicants and will interview the remaining four Wednesday. Newsom said most of the applicants were from the local...
Only Three Applications For County Fire Chief; Application Deadline is May 26
With only 10 days left for application to be made, Hopkins Count Judge Robert Newsom has received only three (3) applications for County Fire Chief. Newsom and County Commissioners plan to have a new county fire chief in place by July 1, 2016 according to Judge Newsom. The application has been posted on the county website. Deadline for applicants will be May 26th. Those applying for the top firefighter job in the county will be...
