News

February, 2016

• 7 February

  Hopkins County Woman Dies In Crash

      31 year old Haley Nicole Pogue killed was killed early Sunday  in a single vehicle crash in Hopkins County. It reportedly happened on Hatchetville Road at about 2am. State Troopers say that the vehicle Pogue was driving hit a tree near FM 71.  She was pronounced dead at …
• 5 February

  Hopkins County Chamber Connection

        by Meredith Caddell Saddle Up & Save the Date…2/18 is the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dust off your boots and put on your jeans for a rip-roarin’ good time at the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet/Annual Membership Meeting!  This is a great night to …
• 5 February

  Daingerfield Teacher Suspended

    A teacher in the Daingerfield ISD has been suspended for what was called “ unprofessional conduct”. The district issued a statement confirming the investigation and suspension, but declined to provide further details or comment on the incident.  
• 5 February

  ET Homeowner Stops Burglar

      A East Texas homeowner thwarted a would-be armed burglar. 28 year old Kevin Mitchell Gonzales was arrested after he tried to enter the Longview homeowner’s garage and began fighting with the man. Gonzales fired one round from his gun during the scuffle. The homeowner got the gun away …
• 5 February

  NE Texas Woman Rescued From House Fire

    An elderly Northeast Texas woman and her pets were rescued from a fire at their home in the Liberty Eylau Community Thursday afternoon. A camper trailer and a 3-story building were a total loss. The home next door was also damaged. A neighbor went into the home and got …
• 5 February

  PHones, INternet To Be Done Monday At Civic Center, Ag Life Extension

    On Monday, February 8, and worst-case scenario, Tuesday and Wednesday, the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will not be accessible by phone or internet due to work being done on the system. Individuals needing assistance are welcome to drop by in person and …
• 5 February

  US 271 Shut Down For Three Hours

      Late night crash shuts down Hwy 271 for three hours in Mount Pleasant   A late night crash on Hwy 271 (Bill Ratliff Freeway) just past FM 4000 (Marvin Priefert) resulted in Hwy 271 being shut down for three hours.  Two 18-wheeler tractor-trailers were traveling southbound when one …
• 5 February

  Blossom VFD Chili Supper Tomorrow

    The Blossom Volunteer Fire Department is having its annual fundraiser Chili Supper and Auction tomorrow at the Blossom Elementary School Cafeteria. Serving starts at 5:00pm and the auction starts at 6:00pm. They’ll  be serving hot or mild chili, Frito pie, hot dogs, regular or jalapeno beans, cornbread and tea …
• 5 February

  Grant-Goodland School Board To Meet In Special Session Monday

    The Grant-Goodland school board will meet in special session Monday at 5:30 but will not say why they are meeting. Last week, the FBI and the US Department of Education  raided the administrative building and Superintendent Buck Hammers and Administrative Assistant Pam Keeling were suspended. Keeling committed suicide this …
• 5 February

  Funeral Services for Hugo Teacher To Be Held Today

    Funeral services for a Hugo teacher killed in a car crash last week in Choctaw  County will be held this afternoon  at 2  in the  Hugo Agriplex. 44 year old Angie Thurman was the Special Education  Director for the Hugo School System.