Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At Hopkins County Civic Center This Week
Free COVID-19 testing will be offered again from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday this week at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Hopkins County Emergency Management officials announced. No symptoms are required. Children may be tested, provided they are accompanied by parent or guardian. To register, go online to GoGetTested.com Free COVID-19 Testing
Paris District Road Report for the Week of September 7, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Sept. 7, 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...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Sept. 4 Update: 1 Additional Death, 3 New Cases, 29 Positive Antigen Results
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported they’d received notification in the last 48 hours of 3 new positive COVID-19 cases, bumping the number of active COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County to 50 on Sept. 4. That’s 9 new cases reported so far in September and 12 new cases reported this week. That’s less than half the number of cases reported during the first 4 days of August but two man than on July 4. The...
Trading Post for September 4, 2020
For Sale: “brand new” seat covers for a Kawasaki side by side Mule. They are green and orange camo in color. Asking $50.00 or best offer. If interested, or for more details, please call 210-912-7153....
TxDOT Urges Drivers to Plan a Sober Ride This Labor Day Weekend
AUSTIN — While there may be less traffic on the roads this Labor Day weekend, TxDOT is urging those who choose to go out and celebrate to plan ahead for a sober ride before any drinking begins. “We encourage people to enjoy the long weekend, but to do so responsibly,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “If you plan to drink alcohol and go out, make the plan for a sober ride. It’s an easy decision that can prevent senseless...
Grant will provide crisis counseling services to East Texas amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an emotional toll on Texans, help is on the way for the 12 county area within East Texas in the form of a grant awarded to Lakes Regional Community Center by the Health and Human Services Commission Disaster Behavioral Health Services. This grant is being used to fund a Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) called Texans Recovering Together. Texans Recovering Together will help residents living in Camp,...
Tira Community Center Upgraded and Open
By Jan Vaughn The Tira Community Center is back open. Touch-free upgrades to the plumbing fixtures have been installed, in an effort to reduce the spread of disease. Groups who reserve the Community Center should be reminded of the requirement to follow county, state, and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 protocols. To schedule an event, please contact JanieLewis at 903-945-2395. The next quarterly meeting of the Tira City...
Channel 18 Marks 30th Anniversary
Channel 18 has been there for all of the community events, happenings and special occasions. Today, the station marks a milestone of its own — the station’s 30th anniversary of operation. The brainchild of Dwayne and Kelly Bradford Grimes, Channel 18’s official ribbon cutting was Sept. 3, 1990. The station was created with the purpose of keeping Sulphur Springs informed of everything that was going on, everything...
3 Ordinances Receive Final Approval, 4 Ordinances Introduced At Sulphur Springs City Council Meeting
Three ordinances received final approval following public hearings and four additional city ordinances were introduced at the Sulphur Springs City Council meeting Tuesday night, September 1, 2020. A “commercial-industrial” reinvestment zone; involvement in Sulphur River Basin Authority; and contracts for masonry, concrete and steel for the new Grays Building were also considered. Ordinances Approved The City Council...
Trading Post for September 2, 2020
Scrubs, all sizes up to 5XL prices range for $2-$5 a pair receive different ones weekly, some name brand and some just plain, some new and some barley used all different colors, some solid some prints. you can mix or match. call or txt 903-440-5523 for more information. I have a V-Tech v.reader excellent working conditions, no marks scratches on it and comes with a game asking $20 call or txt 903.440.5523 for pic For Sale: Hay fork...
