Hopkins County United Way Another $15,000 Closer To Goal
Hopkins County United Way is $15,000 closer to meeting this year’s $150,000 campaign goal, which will benefit 18 local nonprofit agencies. As of the second campaign workers report meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, HCUW had raised a total of $26,522.27. Shelly Trammel and Jennifer Heitman give an update on CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs’ campaign for United Way After the kickoff of the 2022-2023 campaign...
Chamber Connection – Oct. 12: Stew Festival, Youth Expo, Help-A-Child Benefit Coming Up
Stew Tickets Available Now At Local Banks; Stew Merchandise, Quart Tickets On Sale At Chamber Office By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Now is the time to get your tickets before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, on Saturday, Oct. 22. official 2022 Stew Festival t-shirt This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28, if you buy them before Saturday. On...
Emory Man Arrested On Controlled Substance Charge
An Emory man caught deputies’ attention by failing to dim his headlights as he approached them on Hillcrest Drive, but the controlled substance in his pocket resulted in his arrest, according to arrest reports. While talking to the man he stopped at 1:26 a.m. Sunday morning, Oct. 9, 2022, for failing to dim his high beam lights he passed him, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Isaac Foley noticed the car smoking. The driver...
Paris District Road Report for October 10, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Oct. 10, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
What Drought Conditions Mean For Trees
Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] The anticipation of drought can bring many thoughts to mind from water shortages to increased wildfire risk. But what do drought conditions mean for our trees? Drought is defined by a relatively long duration with substantially below-normal precipitation, usually occurring over a large area,...
5 Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Controlled Substance Charges
Five individuals were booked into Hopkins County jail on controlled substance charges over the past week. Among them was a teen who set off a vape sensor in a school restroom and a pedestrian who complained he was being followed by someone in a vehicle, but was found to have drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance concealed in his body. Pedestrian Complaint Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite responded at 1:52 p.m....
Food Safety Year-Round
Johanna Hciks By Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent for Family and Community Health, [email protected] During the fall and winter holidays, I often provide information on keeping food safe to prevent foodborne illness. However, food safety is a good practice all year. Festive parties, gatherings, family dinners, and celebrations are popular in November and December, which can bring holiday cheer, especially with delicious food around...
Chamber Connection – Oct. 5: Tickets For Hopkins County Stew Festival On Sale Now
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of commerce, [email protected] It’s just a little over two weeks before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, and stew tickets and merchandise are on sale! This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28. You can purchase them at Alliance Bank locations, City National Bank locations, Texas Heritage National Bank and Pilgrim Bank,...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report — October 2022
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, 2022, presented to to the City Council in a Memorandum as well as aloud the following monthly manager’s report: CLAIMS We had 2 minor workers compensation claims in September. We did not have any liability claims. We did file one small property claim for theft and vandalism at our warehouse on Middle Street. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER We have been awarded a $2.4...
Lady Cat XC Narrowly Misses Out on First Place Finish
Cross country Coach Ross Hicks and his teams headed to Grand Prairie Thursday, Sept. 29 to participate in the Ken Gaston Invitational. In their second-to-last meet prior to the district championship, Lady Cats XC again led the way at second with the men placing 10th Thursday. “We went in to it wanting to win, but when we learned we got second we were still very very excited,” Coach Ross Hicks said Friday. Getting second...
