Mosquito Control Spraying Slated June 18 In Cumby
Elections, Cleanup Dates, Audit, Utility Rates Addressed At Recent Cumby City Council Meetings The City of Cumby announced that a company will be mosquito control spraying in town Thursday evening, June 18. The city approved the mosquito control measures during their regular June board meeting, conducted zia Zoom. NR (Noble Resources) Pest The city was quoted an estimate of $120 from NR (Noble Resources) pest per treatment. The...
May Elections Must Be Postponed, According To State Elections Official
Cumby, Yantis Schools Have Already Postponed Their Elections Until November Both Cumby ISD and Yantis ISD postponed elections within the last week, just ahead of the Secretary of State elections officer’s email notifying local election officials that the May 2 elections must be postponed due to the Governor’s Executive Order requiring people to remain at home unless at an essential job or essential tasks such as grocery...
Miller Grove, Saltillo Cross Country Winners Honored For Athletic Prowess
Hopkins Count Commissioners Court Monday morning, Dec. 9, recognized two Miller Grove students, two Miller Grove team and one Saltillo cross country teams for being ranked the top cross country runners in the state, following their performances at the UIL State Cross Country Meet held Oct. 9 at Old Settlers’ Park in Round Rock. Gary Billingsley with Jorja Bessonett, state 1A girls 2-mile champion The court first recognized...
Saturday Sign Up At The County Courthouse
On the first day of filing for places on the March party primary ballots and for independent candidates to file declarations of intent, the Republican Party held a Sign up in the in the District Courtroom at the Hopkins County Courthouse. Among those who turned out Saturday morning, Nov. 9, at the sign up were (pictured above) Dustanna Hyde Rabe, County Attorney; Donnie Wisenbaker, Republican County Chairman; Judge Eddie Northcutt,...
Election Results
Hopkins County voters have had their say, and were in favor of one local proposition, against another, decided school trustees in North Hopkins ISD, their choice for mayor in Cumby, preferences for a utility versus water district for Lake Fork and weighed in on proposed Constitutional Amendments as well. Results of the Nov. 5 elections in Hopkins County are listed below. Elections that include more than 1 district and state-wide...
Hopkins County Voters To Cast Ballots In 6 Elections
Voting will be conducted in Hopkins County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, for six different elections. Registered Hopkins county voters may cast ballots Election Day at any of the designated voting centers throughout the county. Additional voting information for all six election, including sample ballots can be found on the Hopkins County website. Constitutional Amendments All registered Texas voters who did not cast ballots...
A Quick Look At The 10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution
Texas voters have an opportunity to weigh in on nearly a dozen topics which could affect individuals, families and businesses by casting ballots in the Nov. 5 constitutional amendments election. The 10 proposed amendment to the state constitution will impact education, parks, taxes, cancer research, people in disaster areas, flood zones and even retired police dogs. Voters are cautioned to read the proposals carefully as the wording...
Local Voters Casting Ballots In City, School, Water Supply Corporation Elections
10 Proposed Amendments To Texas Constitution On Nov. 5 Ballot All early voting by personal appearance for Hopkins County voters will be conducted in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace courtroom, inside the Courthouse Annex, 128 Jefferson Street. As of 5 p.m. Monday, a total of 403 voters had cast ballots in Hopkins County, including 72 ballots cast between 9:30 a.m.and 5 p.m. Monday. Voter turn out during the first week of early...
North Hopkins ISD Trustees Election Draws 7 Candidates
Seven candidates signed up for a place on the ballot in the North Hopkins Independent School District Board of Trustees Election. Candidates, including incumbents are D. Ellis Dicus, Vicki Hillis Ferrell, Justin Holland, Andy Kendall, Robert McPherson, Sherry Smiddy and Charlie Vaughn. Voters will be asked to select up to three candidates to fill three at-large full three-year term seats on the school board. Early voting by personal...
Director’s Notebook… Hope Cain, Director, Public Library
Did Amazon just replace the public library? Now I enjoy Amazon.com like many of you. I can accrue items in my shopping cart and order when I’m ready. I always get exactly what I want, with fair prices and quick (free) shipping…what’s not to like? The article “Did Amazon just replace the public library?” written by Megan Garber is something I just had to take to task. What does it say? What does it mean? Am I out of a job?? In 2...
