Early Voting Location Change, Election Grant Approved By Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioner Court made short work of the Sept. 28 meeting agenda, working through the entire agenda in 17 minutes. Among the items considered were an OSSF fee amendment, an early voting location change for the Nov. 3 elections, an elections assistance grant, inmate housing agreement with Rockwall County and a down payment on vehicles for the sheriff’s office. Early Voting Location Change Hopkins County...
Local Genealogical Society Seminar Had Good Results
Almost 40 persons signed up for the day-long instructive research event John Sellers, local historian, has guested as speaker at dozens of Genealogical Research events held in several states The new Winniford Building inside Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs allows comfortable space for social distancing while learning
October is Child Health Awareness Month, and Hopkins County Fall Festival, Christmas Joys Quickly Approaching
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County In October, celebrate Child Health Awareness Month by becoming more aware of children’s health issues and evidence-based strategies to prevent them. This unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way children are interacting with their peers, participating in activities, and receiving education. By staying connected...
TxDOT to Help Parents as Agency Reports Most Car Seats Are Used Incorrectly
TxDOT now providing free virtual car seat inspections that are COVID-19 safeNEWS [email protected](512) 463-8700 Share This Tweet This Download Video Download Interviews Sept. 18, 2020 AUSTIN – Texans may think they know how to correctly install and use their children’s car seats, but nearly 60 percent of the time they’re used incorrectly. That’s why TxDOT is helping drivers keep their children safe on...
Governor Announces Expanded Occupancy Levels For Some Texas Businesses, Services
Executive Order Re-Authorizes Elective Surgeries For Majority of Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas is expanding occupancy levels for select businesses and services and re-authorizing elective surgeries for a majority of the state. Plans for both are outlined in 2 new Executive orders. Texas Governor Greg Abbott Executive Order No. GA-30 expands occupancy levels for restaurants, retail stores, office...
Class Brings Music to PJC
SULPHUR SPRINGS — PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Music Instructor Richard Shanks brought a variety of musical instruments to his class recently to give Angel Cedilla, left, Gage Baughman and other class members an opportunity to see what produces the music they hear every day. Social distancing is being practiced in all classrooms, like Instructor Shanks’s lecture shown above. Call PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Campus at...
Classes Underway at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Campus
SULPHUR SPRINGS — Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center Math instructor Charla Holzbog lectures her statistics class during the first week of classes on campus. Classes began Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Social distancing is being practiced in all classrooms, like instructor Holzbog’s lecture pictured above. Call PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Campus at 903-885-1232 for more information. Paris Junior College — located in...
New, Refurbished Gear & Equipment Available To Volunteer Fire Departments
Hopkins County reimburses the volunteer fire departments for their vehicle insurance and fuel costs, provides workers comp if a member is injured on a call and provides them with monthly stipends. The VFDs are dependent on community donations to pay for upkeep, maintenance, protective gear and equipment, and operations. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley pointed out that the county’s 11 volunteer fire departments haven’t had the...
Paris Junior College Welcomes Students
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus opened Tuesday for the beginning of the fall semester. Students are required to wear masks and are screened daily prior to entering campus. Social distancing of at least six feet from other individuals is being practiced at all stations and in classrooms. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs welcomes students
First Day at Paris Junior College
FIRST DAY Students and faculty wore masks and complied with social distancing requirements as the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus opened Tuesday to begin its fall 2020 semester. Above, campus Director Rob Stanley, standing at right, visited English Instructor Ken Haley’s class to welcome Haley and his students to campus. All classrooms have been reduced in capacity to comply with CDC requirements. Call the campus at 903-885-1232 for...
