Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 Campaign Off To Great Start
Oct05

Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 Campaign Off To Great Start

The Hopkins County United Way 2022-2023 campaign is off to a great start, with most donation packets delivered and $11,503.89 of the $150,000 goal raised over the past week, Hopkins County United Way campaign chair and officers reported during the first campaign workers report meeting Tuesday. Hopkins County United Way Campaign Chair Emily Glass Donations have been made by private citizens, governmental entities, businesses and civic...

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Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle Spans 2 Counties Concludes With Collision
Oct05

Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle Spans 2 Counties Concludes With Collision

Pursuit of a stolen vehicle spanned two counties before concluded Tuesday morning with a collision in Commerce, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified at 4:44 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, that a stolen vehicle was believed to be traveling west on Interstate 30. Deputies reported spotting and getting behind a silver Toyota Corolla they believed to be the stolen car in question at mile...

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Food Safety Year-Round
Oct05

Food Safety Year-Round

Johanna Hciks By Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent for Family and Community Health, [email protected] During the fall and winter holidays, I often provide information on keeping food safe to prevent foodborne illness. However, food safety is a good practice all year. Festive parties, gatherings, family dinners, and celebrations are popular in November and December, which can bring holiday cheer, especially with delicious food around...

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Chamber Connection – Oct. 5: Tickets For Hopkins County Stew Festival On Sale Now
Oct05

Chamber Connection – Oct. 5: Tickets For Hopkins County Stew Festival On Sale Now

By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of commerce, [email protected] It’s just a little over two weeks before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, and stew tickets and merchandise are on sale! This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28. You can purchase them at Alliance Bank locations, City National Bank locations, Texas Heritage National Bank and Pilgrim Bank,...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — October 2022
Oct04

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — October 2022

Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, 2022, presented to to the City Council in a Memorandum as well as aloud the following monthly manager’s report: CLAIMS We had 2 minor workers compensation claims in September. We did not have any liability claims. We did file one small property claim for theft and vandalism at our warehouse on Middle Street. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER We have been awarded a $2.4...

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2 Arrested In 6 Days For Alleged Offenses Against Children
Oct04

2 Arrested In 6 Days For Alleged Offenses Against Children

Two people were arrested in the last six days on warrants for alleged offenses against children. A 47-year-old Sulphur Springs man allegedly threatened to harm himself with a knife in an attempt to avoid being taken into custody on warrants, while a Sulphur Springs woman surrendered to authorities on the outstanding charge against her, according to arrest reports. Atkins Street SWAT Call The Sulphur Springs Police/Hopkins County...

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2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested On Assault Charges Saturday
Oct04

2 Sulphur Springs Men Arrested On Assault Charges Saturday

Two Sulphur Springs men were arrested on unrelated assault charges Saturday. A 30-year-old rural Sulphur Springs resident allegedly admitted to stabbing another man, who was transported by EMS to the hospital Saturday evening, while a 29-year-old was accused of throwing a woman onto the floor twice early Saturday morning, according to arrest reports. FM 1870 Disturbance Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 1:25 a.m....

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CHRISTUS Business News: Sulphur Springs Nurse Receives DAISY Award For Excellence In Care
Oct04

CHRISTUS Business News: Sulphur Springs Nurse Receives DAISY Award For Excellence In Care

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, October 3, 2022 – Breast cancer affects almost 1 in 8 women in the United States and is a curable disease if...

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Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested October 4
Oct04

Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested October 4

10/04/2022 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the...

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Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup Huge Success
Oct03

Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup Huge Success

The top rated steak judged at Saturday’s Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup was prepared by a Junior Championship cook-off, a young competitor who scored 5 points higher than any of the other Ribeye Roundup competitors. Page Sloan of Dallas, a competitor in the 7-12 year category in the Junior Championship, won first place in the Junior Championship cook-off with her steak. She was among 18 junior cooks ages 7-17 whose...

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