Rock Creek Re-plat Will Better Meet Property Owners’ Needs, County Subdivision Standards
Two lots in Rock Creek Subdivision are being divided to better conform with current needs of owners. The conformation should better meet county standards and accommodate emergency vehicles. Steve Hudson earlier this week asked Hopkins County Commissioners Court to consider approving the re-platting of Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, in Rock Creek Subdivision. Essentially, it would combine Lot 12 and the south half of Lot 11 of the...
Commissioners Consider Fate Of 2 County Roads, Cyber Security Training, Fire Protection Contracts
Hopkins County Commissioners Court during Dec. 23 court session Hopkins County Commissioners this week agreed to let a land owner take over maintenance of two county roads, approved four fire protection agreements and an agreement for cyber security training. 2 County Roads Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Anglin told the court during their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 23, that Jack Kempanaar approached him a few months ago about the...
Hopkins County Jail Receives 100 On Annual Inspection
Inspectors commend jail administrators, staff Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center, 298 Rosemont St., Sulphur Springs, Texas Hopkins County jail not only passed it’s annual inspection by Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspectors with a 100 percent score, but the staff was commended for how well it’s run. TCJS staff conducted the annual yearly inspection at the jail Thursday, Dec. 13.The inspection includes evaluation...
County To Cease Providing Trash Dumpsters For Public
Hopkins Count Commissioner Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning announced the county will soon cease providing dumpsters at county barns for the public to use. Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker noted that the county spent $37,881 last year on trash dumpsters provided for constituents “This is a service that we have been providing for the constituents. This started out as a five year program grant that paid...
County Personnel Policies Regarding CDLs, Travel, Longevity and Holiday Pay
Hopkins County Commissioners Court County employees will want to note of at least six personnel policy changes Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved earlier in the week. Adopted were amended, update or new policies regarding commercial driver’s license and certification pay, holiday and longevity pay, uniform budgets, health incentive programs, and mileage and traveling. “There’s a number of changes, some are...
Tira VFD Recognized For 44 Years Of Service To Hopkins County Community
Tira Volunteer Fire Department members Robert Hanson, Cooper Adams, Assistant Chief Shawn Martin and Chief John Earl Martin are recognized by (back) Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HC Fire Chief Andy Endsley. Hopkins County Commissioner Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday recognized Tira Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years of service to the community. “This is ongoing as part of the 20th year celebration of...
Hopkins County Work, Reintegration Programs Showing Positive Results
When Brandon Flanery received his paycheck Thursday, it not only marked his first pay as a Precinct 4 employee, but another successful step in his life and a sheriff’s office program. Flanery is the first person to benefit from Work Force Solutions Grant funding awarded in Hopkins County. The organization received $150,000 to distributed in the agency’s nine-county region. “Of the nine counties, Kenneth [Dean, jail...
Hopkins County Fire Department To Benefit From SAFER, SRA Grants
Hopkins County Commissioners Court, during the regular court session Monday morning, formally accepted two grants to benefit the fire department. County officials were notified earlier this fall that Hopkins County Fire Department has been selected to benefit from SAFER grant and Thursday was presented with $20,000 Sabine River Authority Community Assistance Program Grant. County officials had to formally accept the grants in court...
Future of Houston-Rosemont Street Site, Building Discussed By Commissioners Court, County Officials
County building on the corner of Houston and Rosemont streets. Hopkins County Commissioners Court moved their work session Thursday from the courthouse to a county building on Rosemont Street at Houston Street, to inspect the condition of the structure and discuss potential proposals to replace it. The structure, which had a hole in the roof, was purchased by the county prior to the construction of and move into the new Hopkins County...
Sabine River Authority Awards $20,000 Community Assistance Program Grant To Hopkins County
Senator Bob Hall Recognizes County For Efforts In Oct. 3 Pipeline Rupture Response, Sends Congratulations On Grant Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Sabine River Authority Board members Jeff Jacobs, Jeanette Sterner and Janie Walenta, and SBA staff members Troy Henry and (not pictured) Terry Wilson. Hopkins County’s quick response to a pipeline rupture, spilling diesel fuel into Turkey Creek off County Road 1130 Oct. 3...
