Commissioners Court Approve “Rules, Conduct and Decorum At Meetings” Policy
Sep26

Commissioners Court Approve “Rules, Conduct and Decorum At Meetings” Policy

If you want to speak during the public forum portion of Hopkins County Commissioners Court, you will required fill out a public participation form first and starting Sept. 26, 2022. Also, requests must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to a regular Commissioners Court meeting in order to have an item included on the next Monday’s agenda. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2022, approved the...

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Dinner Bell Menu for September 28th, 2022
Sep25

Dinner Bell Menu for September 28th, 2022

Legacy Ag Credit is the Community Partner for this meal. This institution is a repeat Partner. Dinner Bell appreciates the support of Legacy Ag Credit. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Beef Stroganoff Seasoned Italian Green Beans Special Salad Hot Rolls Cookies BE CAREFUL AS THE...

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Paris District Road Report for September 26, 2022
Sep24

Paris District Road Report for September 26, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 26, 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...

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Meet The 2022 SSHS Homecoming Nominees
Sep23

Meet The 2022 SSHS Homecoming Nominees

Sulphur Springs High School administrators this week introduced the 10 young ladies selected as the 2022 SSHS Homecoming Nominees. After a week of spirit activities, including a parade, the community will learn which of these seniors are selected as this year’s Homecoming Royalty during the pregame activities at Gerald Prim Stadium starting around 6:40 tonight (Sept. 23, 2022). During a special media event, each of the 2022 SSHS...

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Reserve A Seat For the 49th Christmas Joys Holiday Program Before They Are All Gone
Sep22

Reserve A Seat For the 49th Christmas Joys Holiday Program Before They Are All Gone

Johanna Hicks demonstrates during the 2021 Holiday Joys Program. By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Family and Community Health Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] The month of October is knocking on the door, which means the annual Extension holiday program, “Christmas Joys” is not far behind! Formerly known as Christmas Show and Tell, this program was started by my predecessor, Janie Crump, and I have...

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Constitution Week Observed In Hopkins County
Sep20

Constitution Week Observed In Hopkins County

This week marks the anniversary of the framing of the United States Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, along with the Commissioners Court and Daughters of the American Revolution, took time recently to encourage all citizens of the USA to reaffirm the ideals of the framers of the document had in 1787 by “vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to use...

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Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade Presented by Triple Crown Roofing Official Route
Sep19

Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade Presented by Triple Crown Roofing Official Route

The all new for 2022 Dial Study Club Homecoming Parade Presented by Triple Crown Roofing will commerce Thursday at 6:30pm. The route will head towards Celebration Plaza, but will not actually enter the possible congestion of the downtown area. Spectators should position themselves along Connally Street, Davis Street and Houston Street. Parade Route 2022 Dial Study Club member Emily Glass spoke with KSST on Monday about the event....

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Dinner Bell Menu for September 21th, 2022
Sep18

Dinner Bell Menu for September 21th, 2022

Our Community Partner, a loyal and repeat supporter of Dinner Bell, is Christus Mother Frances Hospital. We are so grateful for its continued support. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken Pot Pie Fruit Ambrosia Garden Salad Cookies BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR...

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Paris District Road Report for September 19, 2022
Sep17

Paris District Road Report for September 19, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 19, 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...

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Looking to the Future: Water In Hopkins County
Sep14

Looking to the Future: Water In Hopkins County

Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County, [email protected] The importance of water cannot be overstated or overvalued. Though we often take it for granted, access to abundant, clean, safe, and affordable water affects our health, drives our economy, and adds to our quality of life. Unfortunately, millions of people around the world live in...

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