Commissioners Court To Consider Reinvestment Zone, Economic Development Agreement For Stampede Solar
Sept. 13 Agenda Also Includes Proposals For 381 Economic Development Agreements For JBW Holdings, 2 Pine Forest Solar Projects Hopkins County Commissioners Court will be asked Monday to consider a number of proposed contracts and agreements, including a reinvestment zone and economic development agreement for Stampede Solar. The Sept. 13 agenda also includes proposals for 381 economic development agreements with JBW Holdings LLC and...
Sheriff’s Officers Still Investigating Reports Involving Similar Type Of Vehicle
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating reports of possible crime involving similar vehicles. The reports were made Monday afternoon and Tuesday, including one alleged child abduction, and two reports of suspicious activity. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, received a report of an attempted abduction of a juvenile on County Road 4586 in the North Hopkins area. The child was...
New HCSO Trucks, Election Judges, Updated County Calendar Approved
New trucks for the sheriff’s office, an updated county holiday calendar, appointment of election judges and alternates, two agreements with governmental entities and the county-maintained road mileage inventory were among the items discussed and approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court during their regular meeting earlier this week. New HCSO Trucks Hopkins County sought bids for two 2021 model or newer half-ton pickup...
Commissioners Approve Corinth Deed Transfer, RFQ Committee
Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved Corinth School deed transfer, and FRQ Selection Committee and budget amendments for two donations, during their regular August 9 meeting. Corinth School Property Hopkins County Commissioners Court was asked to transfer the deed for the old Corinth School Property to the county resident who has been paying the taxes on the County Road 4772 property for the past few years. The measure,...
Work On Dike Solar Plant Accelerates Ahead Of Lawsuit
There has been a flurry of activity in the Dike community since a lawsuit was filed against Hopkins Energy, LLC and Hopkins County over the proposed solar plant that has been planned for the Dike community. Contractors for the project have stepped up their efforts and seem to be working at a faster pace to get the project further along before a hearing planned for 9am on Monday, July 19th which could put a stop to all work. Judge Will...
Hicks: Youth Skills Camp Rapidly Approaching and 2021 Arts & Crafts Show
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Youth Skills Camp Rapidly Approaching It’s baaaaack! After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the 2021 Youth Skills Camp is coming back face-to-face. We have a great line-up of activities for the youth. But first, a bit of explanation is due for those who are unfamiliar with Skills Camp. ...
Dike Resident Files Lawsuit To Stop Solar Farm
June 30, 2021 – After months of questions, meetings, and disagreements a lawsuit has been filed against Hopkins Energy LLC and Hopkins County which will bring all of the back and forth between Dike residents, county officials and Engie Energy Company into the courtroom. Cynthia Martin, who has lead “Save Dike From Solar” efforts to prevent a solar facility from being constructed in Dike, has filed a petition in the...
2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested For DWI On SH 154 South In Last 3 Days
Two Sulphur Springs men have been arrested on misdemeanor DWI charges in the last 3 days on State Highway 154 south in Hopkins County, including one man reported to have been driving drunk at the time of a two-vehicle crash which resulted in injuries, according to arrest reports. SH 154 South Wreck A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper responded late Saturday night to what was reported as a two-vehicle crash with injuries on...
5 Traffic Stops Result In Possession and Related Arrests
3 Others Jailed On Warrants Local officials made at least five traffic stops that resulted in possession or possession-related arrests and three were transferred from other jails SH 11 West Arrest No HCSO jail photo available for Alfredo Junior Vargas HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney responded at 1:46 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, on State Highway11 west near County Road 4717, where a vehicle was reportedly parked near the entrance to a pasture...
1 Injured, 1 Arrested Following SH19 Motorcycle-Pickup Collision
Emory Man Arrested For DWI Following East Industrial Drive Crash One motorcyclist was injured and one man arrested following a State Highway 19 motorcycle-pickup collision Sunday evening. A major one-vehicle crash on Industrial Drive late Saturday night resulted in an Emory man’s arrest as well. SH 19 Motorcycle-Pickup Collision Hopkins County officials were contacted at 7:08 p.m. June 6, 2021, regarding a vehicle crash on State...
