Official Ceremony Marks Cooper Lake State Park 25th Anniversary
Enjoying outdoor weather during Autumn is special at Cooper Lake Park, and making this October more special than most is the Park’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Officially opened to the public in 1996, Cooper Lake State Park is one of the newest parks in the vast Texas State Park system. The public is invited to enjoy the park for free during the festivities planned on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. Cooper Lake State Park...
Commissioners Court Has Busy Weekend Planned – Court and Work Session, Attending Park Celebration And Saturday Benefit
Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a busy weekend planned, with two court sessions and plans to attend two community events. Park Celebration The Commissioners Court plans to help Coper Lake State Park celebrate its 25th anniversary Friday morning, with the big kickoff event at 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the park. Opened to the public in 1996, Cooper Lake State Park is one of the newest parks in the vast Texas State Park System. The...
$7 Million In ARP Funding Dedicated To NETEX, Communications Tower, Road Equipment, Salaries, Trustee Housing Facility, Retainage
Hopkins County Commissioners Court, in a special session Tuesday afternoon, committed the just over $7 million in ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding which has been allocated to the county toward 6 purposes: to assist NETEX, a communications tower, road equipment, salary replacement, a trustee facility and retainage. The Court also approved a security proposal and budget amendments for insurance proceeds received. American Rescue Plan...
Celebrating National 4-H Week With Project Show, Paper Clover Campaign, Food Drive, Other Activities
Hopkins County 4-H students, recognized for accomplishments by (back row) Hopkins County Commissioners Court, along with and Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agents By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County 4-H members all across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week, and our Hopkins County 4-H members are no exception! County Judge Robert Newsom...
Commissions Court Agrees To Supply 2 Semi Loads Of Crossties For NETEX rail line
Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Monday approved and discussed a number of items during their regular session, including the 2 semi loads of crossties for the NETEX Rail Line, agreement with a school district, a continuing education option for commissioners, and planned maintenance agreement. A bond for the new deputy treasurer and salaries for the auditor and a district court reporter also were considered by the court. Semi...
381 Agreement For JB Weld, Repositioning Of Culvert, DMV Optional Fees, Grant Documents
A Chapter 381 Economic Development Program agreement for JBW Holdings LLC, repositioning of a culvert, DMV optional fees, and routine grant documents were among the items Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved during the regular court session this week. JB Weld Agreement JB Weld After a lengthy negotiation process, Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday unanimously approved a 381 Economic Development Program Agreement with JB...
Commissioners Court Approves Reinvestment Zone And 381 Agreements For 3 Solar Projects
Hopkins County Commissioners Court this week, after hearing from at least five Dike property owners regarding issues related to a solar facility to be constructed in that community, tackled four other items on the agenda pertaining to three additional solar farms, including a reinvestment zone, an amendment to one Chapter 381 agreement, and requests for tax incentives for solar facilities proposed for Saltillo and Pine Forest...
2 Dike Residents Speak Against Others’ Efforts To Make Dike An Incorporated Area
Dike residents opposed to a solar facility being constructed in their rural country community have continued to take action over the last month. They are exploring different options to potentially block Hopkins Energy, LLC, from completing the project. While the Save Dike from Solar group have been the most vocal – a few community members regularly address Hopkins County Commissioners Court to express their discontent with the...
Achievement Banquet Honors 4-H’ers with Gold Star Award, Scholarships and Volunteer Recognition
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome with 4-H students honored at the Achievement Banquet Each year, the Achievement Banquet honors Hopkins County 4-H students who have excelled in their chosen areas of interest during the past 12 months. Now, just as a new 4-H enrollment year is beginning, these students were recognized for hard work and success during 2020/2021. All five 4-H clubs of Hopkins County had a number of students...
Commissioners Court To Consider Adopting Budget And Tax Rate Monday
Repairs To 2 County Buildings, Pine Forest Solar And Hybrid’s Road Use Requests Are Also On Aug. 23 Agenda The Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a full agenda Monday morning, with adoption of the budget and tax rate at the top of the list. Bids for repairs for two county buildings, Pine Forest Solar LLC and Pine Forest Hybrid I LLC’s road use requests, the Selection Committee’s review of and recommendations...
