Final Primary Election Contested Races
Voting totals: Republican: Contested Races Only U. S. Senate: Ted Cruz… 4124 Geraldine Sam…100 Mary Miller… 216 Stefano de Stefano… 106 Bruce Jacobson, Jr… 132 U. S. Representative: John Cooper…927 John Ratclifee… 3638 Governor: SECEDE Kilgore… 44 Greg Abbott… 4181 Barbara Krueger… 367 Lt. Governor: Dan Patrick… 3048 Scott Milder… 1708 Commissioner General Land...
1st Update Primary Election
Early voting totals: Republican: Contested Races Only U. S. Senate: Ted Cruz… 3050 Geraldine Sam…74 Mary Miller… 157 Stefano de Stefano… 76 Bruce Jacobson, Jr… 83 U. S. Representative: John Cooper…650 John Ratclifee… 2726 Governor: SECEDE Kilgore… 27 Greg Abbott… 3078 Barbara Krueger… 272 Lt. Governor: Dan Patrick… 2225 Scott Milder… 1297 Commissioner General...
Early Voting Totals for Contested Races
Early voting totals: Republican: Contested Races Only U. S. Senate: Ted Cruz… 2152 Geraldine Sam…54 Mary Miller… 116 Stefano de Stefano… 52 Bruce Jacobson, Jr… 60 U. S. Representative: John Cooper…441 John Ratclifee… 1944 Governor: SECEDE Kilgore… 18 Greg Abbott… 2151 Barbara Krueger… 208 Lt. Governor: Dan Patrick… 1510 Scott Milder… 1006 Commissioner General...
DPS Will Not Charge Local Law Enforcement for Lab Tests
At the urging of Texas Governor Greg Abbot, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will not charge law enforcement agencies for state crime lab services beginning September 1. In a letter to DPS, the Governor asked DPS to not initiate the proposed charge for analysis of controlled substances, toxicology and DNA. Despite the state’s tight fiscal budget, Governor Abbott said it would be premature to consider charging law enforcement...
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday to Honor Astronaut
Flags at the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial at Celebration Plaza will be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, January 25 following a proclamation by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. The event will honor Former U.S. Navy Captain Gene Cernan who passed away on January 16, 2017. In his proclamation, Governor Abbott stated, “As an astronaut, Captain Cernan played an important role in the exploration of space and in the development of the...
National School Choice Week Adds to Texas Public Schools Concerns; SSISD’s Lamb Says Ton of Good Choices Locally
Stating Monday, this week represents the largest series of education-related events in Texas history, according to Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week, who said Governor Gregg Abbott’s proclamation to observe the week in Texas will bring Texas families alongside teachers, community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate opportunity in education. The week of activities comes at a time when public schools...
Local Resident Gets Yellow Rose of Texas Award
The Yellow Rose of Texas Award is bestowed, from the Governor’s office, in recognition of women who have made significant contribution to their communities and to Texas in the preservation of Texas history. This award was given to Corrine Snow of Sulphur Springs on October 28, 2016. At 112 years of age, Corrine is the oldest person in Texas, the 7th oldest in the United States and the 47th oldest person in the world. Her family...
Hopkins County Courthouse Rededication Highlights Celebration
During a celebration of the 120th birthday for the Hopkins County Courthouse Saturday, the courthouse was rededicated during a brief ceremony. State Senator Bob Hall read proclamations for the occasion from the State Senate and from Governor Greg Abbott. State Representative Dan Flynn donated a flag flow over the State Capitol. County Judge Robert Newsom read a resolution. County officials (note picture, left to right, Danny...
County Added to Disaster List; Seeks $3.6 Million
Hopkins County is one step closer to being eligible for disaster funds due to excessive rainfall and storms after recent action from the Governor. County Judge Robert Newsom said an amended proclamation issued by Governor Gregg Abbott includes Hopkins County as a disaster county making Hopkins County eligible for federal and state funds. Newsom said the application made last week reported the county as having received six to eight...
Friday School Board Special Meeting Had Light Agenda
During a Friday special meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board, Superintendent Michael Lamb presented a preliminary report on testing scores for the district. The board passed a resolution stating compliance with Senate Bill 149 and approved a bid to purchase a maintenance vehicle from Sulphur Springs Dodge. The resolution passed, Resolution 3-15, states the district’s compliance with Senate Bill 149, which went in...
