Groundbreaking For New County Jail
Hopkins County officials broke ground for the $16-million 192-bed County Jail project Monday. County Judge Robert Newsom stressed that the project was under budget. Sulphur Springs Mayor Freddie Taylor said he hoped the new jail would be a deterrent to crime. Former County Judge Chris Brown talked about the importance of 20 meetings all over the county where officials stressed the need for a new facility. Sheriff Butch Adams thanked...
County Breaks Ground for New jail
At high noon Monday, Hopkins County officials will break ground for the new $16-million 192-bed County Jail. The groundbreaking will take place north of the current jail. Some 12 to 15 months of construction will follow. County Judge Robert Newsom says the project appears to be below budget. It is expected to increase the county tax rate in the budget about six cents according to Judge Newsom. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Works on Budget
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court will continue with work sessions this week on the budget for next fiscal year. The court is expected to meet Monday through Thursday on the budget. A preliminary budget is due July 31. County Judge Robert Newsom is hoping the budget can be finished by September 1. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
Hopkins County Inmate Population Update
The total Hopkins County inmate population was at 102 early Wednesday morning. A whopping total of 25 inmates were being housed at county expense in Franklin County. Sheriff Butch Adams told County Judge Robert Newsom the large number was necessary due to an inmate knocking out a window in the Hopkins County Jail a few days ago. Judge Newsom said the number in Franklin County would drop after the window is repaired in the local jail....
Judge Newsom Says Preparation For Fiscal Budget Is Ahead Of Schedule
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Co.-Budget-Progress.mp3″] Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said preparation of a budget for the next fiscal year is ahead of schedule and he is optimistic a preliminary budget can be adopted by a July 31 deadline. He added he and the County Commissioners are meeting often on the budget, which he hoped would be all wrapped up by September 1....
Hopkins County Historical Society Receives Distinguished Service Award
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said Wednesday (July 2nd) that for a fourth straight year the Hopkins County Historical Society has been awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission for 2013. The Historical Society received the award again for efforts to preserve the history and character of Texas. Historical Society members will receive the award at a meeting of the County Commissioners Court on...
New County Jail
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday finalized their contract with Sedalco of Fort Worth to be the Construction Manager-At-Risk for the new County Jail project. County Judge Robert Newsom said Sedalco had not yet received bids from potential subcontractors. The earliest the project can get underway is August 1. That’s the date the Sedalco on-site manager Hopkins County wants will be available. He’s currently on another job....
Apex Clean Energy Wind Farm Map
May 23, 2024 – Apex Clean Energy met this week with the Hopkins County Commissioners and County Judge Robert Newsom. During that meeting, APEX layed out their plan for a Wind Energy Plant in Hopkins County. A map of all the property APEX needs for their project was displayed at the meeting. KSST was unable to get a copy of the map, however a photo of the map was taken. From that photo an approximation of the land required has...
Cumby Texas without Water Again
It has been reported that the town of Cumby, Texas is having issues with their water services again. The town in question has been experiencing problems with their water off and on since January 17, 2024. Bottled water is available at the maintenance barn for residents who are currently without water. Cumby has been experiencing issues with their systems due to the cold spells with freezing temperatures Texas experienced earlier this...
Joy of Hope Promises to Help the Vision Impaired
August 17, 2023 – Joy of Hope, Inc is the vision of founder Johnny Wheat. His goal is to open a live-in facility for blind people here in Hopkins County. It will be a learning center to teach vision impaired people how to live without having to rely on others 100% of the time. This facility will rival ones in Austin, TX and other parts of the Nation. Joy of Hope board members include Sulphur Springs Optometrist Andrew Yoder,...
