Road Repairs, Water District Board Members Discussed By Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court County Commissioners this week took another step toward attaining federal funding to help with cost of repairs to certain roads damaged in past storms, heard comments from a resident regarding condition of her county road and queries regarding the repair process and appointed new water improvement district board members. Hazard Mitigation Grants On Monday, they approved submission of multiple hazard...
Greenview Cemetery Memorial Day Sunday July 7
The annual Memorial Day at Greenview Cemetery is set for Sunday July 7 with services beginning at 10:45 am. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom will be guest speaker. Greenview Church and Cemetery are located on CR 1168 just off FM 1567 West in the southwest part of Hopkins County. Take Highway 19 South and turn west at the Miller Grove exit onto FM 1567 West.
Officials Looking Into Program That Could Help Extend Roads, Reduce Scrap Tire Waste
City and county officials said they are looking into options that could help not only provide a long term working solution to address the large number of scrap tires that need to be disposed of locally but also the need for more road improvements. One process, called mechanical concrete, could potentially, if utilized, extend the lifespan of some roads. Mechanical concrete uses a patented process and machine to cut down scrap tires...
J.D. Franklin Honored At Street Unveiling, Ceremony
J.D. Franklin was honored Monday morning for his many civic contributions during a ceremony at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, which concluded with an unveiling of J.D. Franklin Drive. Franklin’s family, friends, church and community members gathered to recognize Franklin and celebrate the renaming of Jackson Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to College Street as J.D. Franklin Drive Monday. Gloria and J.D....
Ceremonial Send-off For Veterans Honor Flight
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom recognizes U.S. Navy Veteran Ronnie Whitlock and U.S. Army Veteran Keith Klein, who departed at 9 a.m. Friday on Honor Flight DFW for Washington, D.C., where they will tour the veterans memorials and attend a banquet. Many filled Celebration Plaza just before noon Thursday to honor two local Vietnam veterans with a send-off for a Veterans Honor Flight this weekend. U.S. Army veteran Keith Klein and...
Pickton Pine Forest VFD Recognized For Dedication, Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Pickton Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department Monday for their dedication and continued service in the county. “The Hopkins County Commissioners Court urges all citizens of Hopkins County to celebrate the outstanding efforts of the firemen of the Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department, to recognize the dedication in their perseverance to provide...
Nuisance Abatement Act, TCEQ Contract Approved by Commissioners Court; Update Given on NET Data
Hopkins County Commissioners Court during their regular session Monday renewed a Nuisance Abatement Act and a contract with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Commissioners also heard an update from company officials regarding i3 Vertical’s acquisition of NET Data. Citizen Comments Dave Graves updates Hopkins County Commissioners Court about NET Data following the company’s acquisition by i3 Verticals. During the...
Reilly Springs Memorial Day
Teddy Boggs with Invocation Reilly Springs is still a vibrant community in Hopkins County! Families with deep roots there return each year to honor loved ones who have passed away and rest in the Reilly Springs Cemetery. This year’s memorial service was held on May 19, 2019 in the sanctuary of the Reilly Springs Baptist Church. Opening the service was an introduction by Reverend Danny Caldwell, pastor of Reilly Springs Baptist...
South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department Recognized
South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department member Chris and Chief Jim Rich are recognized by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Hopkins County Commissioners Court for their perseverance and dedicated service to the community. South Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and the Hopkins County Commissioners Court for service to the community. The officials presented South Sulphur...
District Attorney, Clerk’s Offices Expected To Be Moved Into New Facilities By Mid-May
The Hopkins County building projects are expected to wrap up in May, with the district attorney and clerk’s offices moved into the new building on Rosemont Street by mid-May. According to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, that should mean no June rental payment for use of the building space they currently occupy, The commissioners were briefed by the new Civic Center management on operations at the facility during a work...
