CANHelp Back to School Fair Traffic Map
Aug05

CANHelp Back to School Fair Traffic Map

Parents/Guardians should have received emails on Tuesday evening if they registered their child/children for backpacks and school supplies from CANHelp’s 2020 Hopkins County Back to School Fair. Just a reminder that the pickup date is Friday, August 7th, 2020 from 3pm-6pm at the Sulphur Springs Middle School located at 835 Wildcat Way. Below are a few details that everyone will need to know: You will enter the event from CR 1103...

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CHRISTUS Welcomes A New Orthopedic Surgeon
Aug05

CHRISTUS Welcomes A New Orthopedic Surgeon

By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 4, 2020 — CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Anticipating the arrival of Chris Meltsakos, MD, Orthopedic Surgery | Sports Medicine Dr. Christopher Meltsakos CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-...

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Sulphur Springs City Council Has Full Agenda Tuesday
Aug04

Sulphur Springs City Council Has Full Agenda Tuesday

Sulphur Springs City Council has a full evening of work ahead Tuesday, with a budget work session and full meeting agenda which includes recommendations for three ordinance amendments, 10 resolutions, two contract service bids, a lease agreement, consideration of action for a November election and an executive session for an economic development matter. Sulphur Springs Municipal Building The council via scheduled at 6 p.m. to hold a...

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12 New Positive Cases, 30 Additional Recoveries Reported Aug. 3 For Hopkins County
Aug03

12 New Positive Cases, 30 Additional Recoveries Reported Aug. 3 For Hopkins County

Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom on Monday announced 12 new positive COVID-19 cases and 30 additional patient recoveries were reported for Hopkins County at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. In only one other day have more cases been reported for Hopkins County, 15 on July 16. Four patients were also reported to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs on Aug. 3, three fewer than on Sunday. Two patients had...

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Aug. 3-7 Meal A Day Menu
Aug02

Aug. 3-7 Meal A Day Menu

Although the Senior Citizens Center continues to be closed due to COVID-19, Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Aug. 3-7, 2020, Meal A Day menu for includes: Monday – Spaghetti and Meatballs, English Peas and Garlic Toast Tuesday – Smoked Pork Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans and a Roll Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a...

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Jenna Elmore Earns State, National Honors
Aug01

Jenna Elmore Earns State, National Honors

Emily McJohnston Also Recognized For Achievement At National Beta Contest Cumby ISD recently celebrated two students, Emily McJohnston and Jenna Elmore, for their achievements in National Beta events. Elmore was also lauded for earning additional state academic honors as well. Jenna Elmore Jenna Elmore, who is entering 8th grade at Cumby ISD this fall, achieved an exceptional score as a participant in the Duke University Talent...

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Saltillo ISD Outlines Back To School Plans for 2020-2021
Jul31

Saltillo ISD Outlines Back To School Plans for 2020-2021

Saltillo ISD Superintendent David Stickels Friday afternoon, in a prerecorded video posted on The Saltillo ISD Lions Facebook page, outlined the basics of the district’s back-to-school plans for the 2020-2021 school year, which begins on Aug. 17. The district will offer two learning options for students, in-person at the school or remote learning. All plans follow recommendations and safety measures from the Centers for Disease...

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Candidates Can File For A Place On Rural School Board Election Ballots
Jul31

Candidates Can File For A Place On Rural School Board Election Ballots

Candidates can now file for a place on 5 rural school board election ballots this fall. The filing period began July 18 and will continue through Aug. 17. Cumby, Miller Grove, North Hopkins, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff and Yantis school districts are all scheduled to hold school board elections on Nov. 3. Cumby ISD At Cumby ISD, candidate applications are available for two seats on the school board in the Administration Offices from 8...

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Custom Tote Bags for Researchers by Hopkins County Genealogical Library
Jul31

Custom Tote Bags for Researchers by Hopkins County Genealogical Library

If you have entered into the exciting world of tracing your family tree, or genealogy, you already know what an absorbing endeavor it is. Persons who use the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library realize that it is not only operated by knowledgeable docents who are happy to share their expertise, the library is a compact treasury of facts, photos and documents for genealogists. Researchers also know that humor is a helpful tool...

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Stolen Vehicle Located On Interstate 30 In Hopkins County
Jul31

Stolen Vehicle Located On Interstate 30 In Hopkins County

Authorities arrested a 51-year-old White Oak, TX man who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle on Interstate 30 in Hopkins County Thursday evening. Hunt County Sheriff’s Investigator Kenneth Peters notified Hopkins County officials at 6:25 p.m. July 30, 2020 that he had spotted a Hyundai Santa Fe with a license plate that showed it to be reported stolen. The vehicle was reported stolen in Longview, TX. The SUV was traveling...

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