Dec. 22 COVID-19 Update: 47 Recoveries, 28 In COVID Unit, 3 New Probable Cases
While there were no new confirmed molecular cases reported for Hopkins County on Tuesday, there were 47 recoveries, three new probable cases and a new record patient count in the hospital COVID Unit, according to Texas Department of State Health Service’s Dec. 22 COVID-19 dashboards and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management’s Dec. 22 COVID-19 update. Case Counts DSHS’s Dec. 22 COVID-19 Case Counts...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball and Soccer on Tuesday Game Day
The Wildcats Basketball Team opens district play Tuesday (December 22 afternoon at home against the Pine Tree Pirates. The games have been moved up. The Wildcats freshmen team plays Pine Tree beginning at 1 p.m. in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. A JV contest will start at around 2:15 p.m., also in the Main Gym. The Wildcats varsity game should get underway at around 3:30 p.m. in the Main Gym. The Wildcats are 7-5 so far...
Dec. 21 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 3 New Confirmed And 12 New Probable Cases
Texas Department of State Health Services’ Dec. 21 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboard showed one additional COVID-19 fatality, three confirmed cases and 12 probable cases for Hopkins County Dec. 20-21. The patient count in the COVID unit rose again as did the number of people tested at the free testing center on Jefferson Street on Saturday. Case Counts DSHS reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday and one on Monday. That...
Brookshire’s Pharmacy: Ready For Vaccine
Brookshire’s pharmacy wants to keep supporting each local community by distributing the vaccine for COVID-19. They made the committment as soon as they were able to apply to receive the vaccine. Not knowing when they signed up which vaccine would be readily available, they now know they will receive the Moderna vaccine as early as Tuesday, December 22nd, at the Sulphur Springs store. Although they could receive it as late as...
Trading Post for December 21, 2020
Fender Electric Guitar, Like New. Has been checked out and works great. Comes with amplifier, cords and case. $160 Call 903-885-9637. Kenmore Washer and Dryer, $150 set. Heavy Duty Craftsman Table saw $100. 903 335 8666 Oak Pellet Stove, freestanding with glass doors. Four 40 pound bags of pellets come with it. Used only twice. 903-440-4148 Originally paid $1700 will take $750 8 foot four section lighted Christmas tree. Paid $300,...
DSHS: CHRISTUS Hospital-Sulphur Springs Is 1 Of 3 Local Sites Selected For COVID-19 Vaccine
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs CEO Paul Harvey Thursday gave an update of the COVID-19 situation and other activities at as they relate to the hospital and associated local CHRISTUS facilities, including reports on testing and the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 Vaccine Over the last week, the CDC delivered doses of the COVID-19 to various locations across the country and state. Texas Commissioner of Health appointed an...
Dec. 19 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities, 7 New Molecular Tests, 17 Recoveries
Texas Department of State Health Services’ Dec. 19 COVID-19 dashboard shows 7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 17 new probable cases, 16 recoveries and two fatalities. The seven new cases confirmed by molecular (PCR) testing make 70 new cases this week and 208 so far this month. Cumulatively, 1,040 Hopkins County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. That’s a 2.8 percent molecular positivity rate. The Dec....
Paris District Road Report for the Week of December 21, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 21, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Dec. 18 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 25 New Confirmed Cases, 3 New Probable Cases
Hopkins County residents recovered from COVID-19, half as many new probable cases were reported and fewer COVID-19 tests were conducted at the free testing site on Friday than Thursday. However, one more COVID-19 positive on molecular tests was also reported, the patient count in the COVID-19 unit at the local hospital rose and one additional Hopkins County fatality was confirmed, Texas Department of State Health Services and Hopkins...
Lady Cats Basketball and Wildcats Soccer Are on the Schedule on Game Day Friday
On this game day Friday (December 18), the Lady Cats Basketball Team has an important district game at home against the Marshall Lady Mavericks. A JV game is schedule for 5 p.m. with a varsity game to follow at around 6 p.m. The Lady Mavericks are 1-0 in district play after a 49-33 win over Pine Tree at home Tuesday. Marshall is 2-6 for the season. The Lady Cats are 1-1 in district play with a home win over Mount Pleasant last Friday...
