J.D. Franklin Honored At Street Unveiling, Ceremony
J.D. Franklin was honored Monday morning for his many civic contributions during a ceremony at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, which concluded with an unveiling of J.D. Franklin Drive. Franklin’s family, friends, church and community members gathered to recognize Franklin and celebrate the renaming of Jackson Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to College Street as J.D. Franklin Drive Monday. Gloria and J.D....
Ceremonial Send-off For Veterans Honor Flight
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom recognizes U.S. Navy Veteran Ronnie Whitlock and U.S. Army Veteran Keith Klein, who departed at 9 a.m. Friday on Honor Flight DFW for Washington, D.C., where they will tour the veterans memorials and attend a banquet. Many filled Celebration Plaza just before noon Thursday to honor two local Vietnam veterans with a send-off for a Veterans Honor Flight this weekend. U.S. Army veteran Keith Klein and...
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...
Nuisance Abatement Act, TCEQ Contract Approved by Commissioners Court; Update Given on NET Data
Hopkins County Commissioners Court during their regular session Monday renewed a Nuisance Abatement Act and a contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Commissioners also heard an update from company officials regarding i3 Vertical’s acquisition of NET Data. Citizen Comments Dave Graves updates Hopkins County Commissioners Court about NET Data following the company’s acquisition by i3 Verticals. During the...
Reilly Springs Memorial Day
Teddy Boggs with Invocation Reilly Springs is still a vibrant community in Hopkins County! Families with deep roots there return each year to honor loved ones who have passed away and rest in the Reilly Springs Cemetery. This year’s memorial service was held on May 19, 2019 in the sanctuary of the Reilly Springs Baptist Church. Opening the service was an introduction by Reverend Danny Caldwell, pastor of Reilly Springs Baptist...
South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department Recognized
South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department member Chris and Chief Jim Rich are recognized by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Hopkins County Commissioners Court for their perseverance and dedicated service to the community. South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and the Hopkins County Commissioners Court for service to the community. The officials presented South Sulphur...
District Attorney, Clerk’s Offices Expected To Be Moved Into New Facilities By Mid-May
The Hopkins County building projects are expected to wrap up in May, with the district attorney and clerk’s offices moved into the new building on Rosemont Street by mid-May. According to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, that should mean no June rental payment for use of the building space they currently occupy, The commissioners were briefed by the new Civic Center management on operations at the facility during a work...
Commissioners Court Hopes To Name New Civic Center Manager By Monday
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center A new manager for Hopkins County Civic Center could be announced by Monday morning, according to county officials. Hopkins County Commissioners Court began taking applications March 25, following Adam Teer’s formal announcement of his resignation as manger of the Civic Center during a court work session. Teer’s last day as Civic Center manager will be April 8; he plans to go into hotel...
North Hopkins VFD Recognized For Service
North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department was recognized Monday by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and the Commissioners Court for their “outstanding efforts” and “dedication in their perseverance to provide protection for the citizens of Hopkins County and their property.” North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department Endsley noted that each month, in order by department number, he and the commissioners court...
Adam Teer Resigns As Civic Center Manager
Hopkins County Civic Center Manager Adam Teer is resigning his post, effective April 8. Civic Center Manager Adam Teer Teer said told Hopkins County Commissioners Court that another career opportunity was presented to him, and after much consideration and prayer, he has accepted it. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom noted Teer will be going into hotel management. Teer declined to specify any further details about the new position...
