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The Sulphur Springs Wildcat freshman football team completed their first win against Kaufman Thursday night. With a 36-14 victory in Kaufman. DeEric Benitez (21) made the first, and early touchdown…

A proud participant of Hopkins County’s commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center bombing was a piece of equipment that was actually there– Como Volunteer Fire Department’s…

Hopkins County first responders gathered on the morning of Sept. 10 to mark the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center Bombing. Sulphur Springs Fire Department’s Rodney Caudle asked those…

The Street Improvement Program (also known as the summer paving program) has resumed, among other items mentioned during the September monthly city manager’s report.  STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Street Improvement…

The induction of Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons, and long-time MLBPA Executive Director Marvin Miller yesterday into the National Baseball Hall of Fame calls to mind the myriad other…

As of 8 a.m. on September 9, 2021, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office completed the following: 215 non-emergency calls, 50 calls for service, 21 traffic stops and no inmate transports.…

Allen and Tami Joslin are excited to share their big news! They are the proud new owners of the White Oak Buffet! They would love for you to come try…

There are no additional chances of rain on the horizon for Hopkins County, according to the National Weather Service.  Thursday is sunny, with a high near 93. Thursday night is clear, with a…

As of 8 a.m. on September 8, 2021, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office completed the following: 346 non-emergency calls, 54 calls for service, 10 traffic stops and one inmate transports.…

The following is information provided by Hopkins County Emergency Management as of Wednesday, September 8 2021: Total Combined Cumulative Positives 4623 Total Recovered Cases 4064 Total Active Cases 433 Fatalities…

Mayor favors gradual rate increase The Sulphur Springs city council debated doubling the amount citizens will contribute to the street improvement fund, among other items of business at the regular…

The Sulphur Springs city council debated a 380 agreement for 615 Lamar Street at their regular Sept. 7 meeting, among other items of business.  The 380 agreement for the Lamar…

Do you know what the four H’s in 4-H represent?  Do you know who the County Extension agents in Hopkins County are?  Have you seen the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension…

The deadline is one week away for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday,…

The Sulphur Springs city council approved a long list of items at their regular September 7 meeting, to include the following:  REGULAR BUSINESS Consent agenda- 6-1 with Jay Julian voting…

Nominees for queen Marissa Corona Age:17 Year: Senior Parents: Ramón and Marlen Corona Extracurriculars: Football, basketball and softball manager, Spanish club secretary, Top Ten, National Honor Society, FCCLA, band, honors…

Wednesday now has the possibility for rain in Hopkins County, according to the National Weather Service.  Wednesday has a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Skies…

The following is information provided by Hopkins County Emergency Management as of Tuesday, September 7 2021: Total Combined Cumulative Positives 4567 Total Recovered Cases 4029 Total Active Cases 412 Fatalities…

With a spike in COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County, please expect “longer than usual” wait times in the Emergency Department. Rest assured we are doing everything we can to provide…

Widespread loss of native grasslands has led to major wildlife population declines, particularly for northern bobwhite and other grassland bird species. Much of the tallgrass prairies in Texas rivers basin…

Max Scherzer has been dominant this season. After Monday’s stellar 13-strikeout performance against the Cardinals, Scherzer has cemented his 9th 200+ strikeout season. He now has 210 on the year.…

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES Monday 9/6 Labor Day Tuesday 9/7 JH Baseball @ North Hopkins, 4:00 JH Softball vs Chapel Hill @ Home, 4:30 Wednesday 9/8 — Thursday 9/9 — Friday 9/10…

Nights are cooling down to the mid-60s post-Labor Day for Hopkins County, but days remain just as hot, according to the National Weather Service.  Tuesday is sunny, with a high near…

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES Monday 9/6 Labor Day Tuesday 9/7 Tennis @ Longview Volleyball hosts Pleasant Grove Wednesday 9/8 — Thursday 9/9 SSMS Volleyball @ Pine Tree JV Tennis host Longview 9/JV…

As of 8 a.m. on September 6, 2021, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office completed the following: 155 non-emergency calls, 51 calls for service, 20 traffic stops and no inmate transports.…

Five Arkansas men led Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies on an hours-long manhunt in the Dike community late Sunday night, which ended in their capture in the early morning hours of…

Nights cool to the mid-60s post-Labor Day for Hopkins County, but days remain just as hot, according to the National Weather Service.  Monday is sunny, with a high near 92. …

Final score 71-7 for Lovejoy to take the W. Photos by Korey Hankins

The following updates are available regarding Cumby and Tira’s Nov. 5, 2021 elections: CUMBY Alderman Place 1 and 2 will now be on a special ballot, to run the same…

As of 8 a.m. on September 4, 2021, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office completed the following: 220 non-emergency calls, 73 calls for service, 18 traffic stops and no inmate transports.…

  The following is information provided by Hopkins County Emergency Management as of Friday, September 3 2021: Total Combined Cumulative Positives 4499 Total Recovered Cases 3971 Total Active Cases 403…

Some counties to the south can expect rain, but Hopkins County is in for a sunny and clear Labor Day, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday is mostly sunny,…

The Sulphur Springs city council will review and set tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year at their Sept. 7 session, among other items of business.  TAX RATES The council…

As of 8 a.m. on September 3, 2021, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office completed the following: 200 non-emergency calls, 55 calls for service, 14 traffic stops and 2 inmate transports.…

The following is information provided by Hopkins County Emergency Management as of Thursday, September 2 2021: Total Combined Cumulative Positives 4450 Total Recovered Cases 3952 Total Active Cases 373 Fatalities…