Hopkins County EMS dedicates two new ambulances

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Hopkins County EMS is adding two new ambulances to its service fleet, increasing the agency’s capability to respond to medical emergencies. Brent Smith, CEO/EMS Director for both Hopkins County Hospital District and Hopkins County EMS, said the two new ambulances were originally ordered in April 2022, but due to a system backlog due to COVID and supply chain issues, they’ve just arrived.

Easter obsevances, services scheduled March 30-31

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Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County churches and community organizations will be observing Easter this weekend with services, celebrations and egg hunts. Listed are Easter activities that have been reported to the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram: „ First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs' Easter Sunday services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
Three offices will be decided in the Hopkins County Republican Primary runoff election, stemming from the March 5 election.Early voting for the…
Hopkins County voters had an opportunity Tuesday evening to hear from the two Republican candidates in a runoff for the District 12 seat on the State…
Two of Como-Pickton CISD’s administrators are in the running for state honors. Dr. Greg Bower, CPCISD superintendent, has been nominated for Texas…

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