NEWS ARCHIVES 2007

December 2007

• Dec 31, 2007 - Low humidity, winds combine for high fire danger
• Dec 30, 2007 - Empty Stocking donations exceed $9,400 in 5 weeks
• Dec 30, 2007 - A nice place to work, but would you want to live there?
• Dec 30, 2007 - Take the long way home
• Dec 28, 2007 - Yantis superintendent retiring for good at 73
• Dec 28, 2007 - County’s labor market on track for solid gains 
• Dec 28, 2007 - Informational meetings about TAKS testing for Douglas, middle and high school students set
• Dec 27, 2007 - Rockin’ in the New Year
• Dec 26, 2007 - 30 years ‘on the road’ with Willie and friends
• Dec 26, 2007 - Three arrested in separate incidents on felony charges
• Dec 23, 2007 - Empty Stocking donations total $4,418 this week  
• Dec 23, 2007 - Arrests made in two unrelated pursuits
• Dec 23, 2007 - Annual audit reveals SSISD  finances to be in ‘good shape’
• Dec 22, 2007 - International Flavor: Exchange students bring a taste of Christmas around the world
• Dec 22, 2007 - This holiday season, take a few safety precautions to make sure you don’t get burned
• Dec 21, 2007 - Jason Roberts: My whole life was leading up to this
• Dec 20, 2007 - Best In Texas: Wildcat QB Rollison named First Team All-State
• Dec 20, 2007 - DARE program at SSISD coming to an end
• Dec 19, 2007 - Pair convicted in theft of trailer loaded with plasma TVs
• Dec 19, 2007 - Time running out for cheap chance at $30,000 truck
• Dec 19, 2007 - Dairy output still a major part of local economy
• Dec 19, 2007 - County finalizing rules for bail bond board; panel set to meet Thursday
• Dec 18, 2007 - St. Jo man charged with online soliciting, sex assault of Hopkins County girl, 16
• Dec 18, 2007 - Santa’s Gone to the Dogs
• Dec 18, 2007 - First response dispatching discussion set for Wed.
• Dec 18, 2007 - Angel Tree program distributing gifts tomorrow morning at VF Outlet
• Dec 17, 2007 - A Boost for Blue Santa
• Dec 17, 2007 - Three SSHS students named to All-Region Band
• Dec 16, 2007 - Empty Stocking donations exceed $3,600 in 3 weeks
• Dec 16, 2007 - Santa Claus Is EVERYWHERE
• Dec 16, 2007 - District judge proposes new justice center next to HC jail
• Dec 14, 2007 - Nominations being accepted for awards at Chamber banquet
• Dec 14, 2007 - Two SSISD schools earn top rankings from TEA
• Dec 14, 2007 - Care Bears: Sulphur Springs woman collects stuffed animals for EMS program
• Dec 13, 2007 - David Baldacci: Characters and sources drive popular series
• Dec 13, 2007 - County, Cumby recieve major grants for water system improvements
• Dec 13, 2007 - Account set up for family of comatose NHHS student
• Dec 13, 2007 - City retail sales rebound with double-digit gains in October
• Dec 12, 2007 - First response dispatch expected to be moved
• Dec 12, 2007 - State’s highest criminal court vacates appeal
• Dec 12, 2007 - ‘High School Musical’ opens Thursday
• Dec 11, 2007 - Hopkins County receives $58,871 SWAC grant for 3 clean up projects 
• Dec 10, 2007 - Commissioners honor outgoing Civic Center Board members
• Dec 10, 2007 - County, chief firefighters to train at federal facility
• Dec 9, 2007 - Empty Stocking donations exceed $2,800 in  2 weeks
• Dec 7, 2007 - ‘The Merry Widow’: Operetta is perfect holiday fare 
• Dec 7, 2007 - Social Security scam attempt reported by at least two local citizens
• Dec 7, 2007 - The Future Looks Bright
• Dec 6, 2007 - Tourism director hopes to pair website videos with local busineses
• Dec 6, 2007 - To The Extreme: After-school program enriches education for Middle School students, but it’s hardly boring stuff
• Dec 6, 2007 - Grand jury returns 61 indictments
• Dec 5, 2007 - Walgreens to build new store in Sulphur Springs
• Dec 5, 2007 - Sulphur Springs native Shawn Dodd named American County Countdown’s new superstar 
• Dec 5, 2007 - City council approves Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for downtown
• Dec 5, 2007 - Stolen trailer recovered, 2 Ark. men arrested Tuesday
• Dec 4, 2007 - SCU officers detain 9 illegals seen in cab of truck-tractor
• Dec 4, 2007 - More donations needed for Spirit of Christmas drive at Brookshire's
• Dec 4, 2007 - County commissioners approve lone bid for portable facilities at equine pavilion
• Dec 3, 2007 - Candidates file for primaries
• Dec 3, 2007 - 19 cadets graduate from ETPA night class; Pinson, James academy standouts
• Dec 3, 2007 - Local man, 95, ‘lights up’ his  neighborhood for the holidays
• Dec 2, 2007 - CASA Cookie Walk sweet way to help children
• Dec 2, 2007 - North East Texas Choral Society’s Christmas concert offers glad tidings of comfort and joy 
• Dec 2, 2007 - Empty Stocking donations exceed $700 in first week
• Dec 2, 2007 - Drought causes big headaches at water treatment plant