The Hopkins County Commissioners Court has approved seven new Tahoe SUVs for the Sheriff’s Office with a total cost of $366,254 for the fully equipped vehicles. The county will be responsible for the camera equipment. The court also approved vending machines for the Civic Center, with all proceeds from the …

Hopkins County, American Legion 66, will host a Blood Drive Saturday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm in the parking lot at Brookshires on Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. Carter BloodCare requests donors make an appointment, complete a donor questionnaire online using QuickScreen, and plan to bring and wear a …

James Michael Reichert Deputies arrested 30-year-old James Michael Reichert, Mt. Pleasant, for Interfering with Emergency Request for Assistance, Terroristic Threat, and Assault. They also charged him with Insufficient Bond on another offense. They did not set a bond.

From September 12 to December 31, the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Court offers a case resolution program. Those who have not paid their ticket fees, or other fines or who haven’t paid fines previously agreed on can have a Capias warrant issued. If you think you may be on the list …

Bryan Lee Simmons A Northeast Texas attorney who allegedly attempted to smuggle narcotics into the Cass County Jail will go on trial in federal court in Marshall in October. There will be a jury trial for 49-year-old Bryan Lee Simmons as he faces a four-count indictment on weapons and drug …

The Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t Mess With Texas” campaign tackles PPE pollution with the help of some famous Texans. Matthew McConaughey, George Strait, and Mark Cuban are teaming up with TXDOT’s campaign after the department has seen an increase in personal protective equipment littering roadways, greenways, and waterways.  

They canceled the Varsity and JV Football games between Detroit and Cooper for Friday night because a Cooper student has tested positive for COVID-19. The Junior High game will be as scheduled. Cooper also canceled its homecoming activities, and the parade and community pep rally is now on September 29.

AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers, inspectors, and investigators will step up commercial vehicle inspections as part of this year’s International Roadcheck, a 72-hour enforcement effort designed to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers are in compliance with federal regulations and increase safety on roadways. This year’s …

From Hopkins County Emergency Management 6 – new positive cases 0 – new recoveries 261 – cumulative cases 207 – recoveries 54 – active 5 – patients in the COVID Unit Positive antigen tests from testing facilities within Hopkins County since August 27, 2020: 29… Not updated. *These reflect Hopkins …

In keeping with Sulphur Springs ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying you that a lab-confirmed student to have COVID-19 was present at SSHS within the last week. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify them. …