SSISD Issues Statement Regarding Fall School Term
Sulphur Springs Independent School District issued the first communications to community members regarding the fall school term. While there are as yet many unknowns, Superintendent Michael Lamb assures parents the district will have plans in place to educate all students in the 2020-21 school year, including in-person and virtual programs, but capacity on buses as well as on campus will likely be two of the biggest challenges...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 1, 2020
Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church continues to distribute meals under the covered driveway (porte cochere) at the Northeast corner of the church campus. Meals will be ready for drive through pick up after 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday. MENU Baked Ham Slices Chesse Grits Mediterranean Carrots Marinated Home Grown Tomatoes Buttered French Bread Slices Assorted Homemade Cookies DINNER BELL cares about the people of Sulphur...
Hopkins County 4th Of July Celebration Cancelled
The Hopkins County 4th of July celebration planned to be held downtown Sulphur Springs this weekend has officially been cancelled. City and county officials meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday to discuss the impact Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 will have locally, particularly the Hopkins County 4th of July celebration. Just before 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, city officials reported that Sulphur Springs Mayor Johns Sellers, after...
Trading Post for June 29, 2020
Need someone to clean house for elderly lady. Vacuum, dust, clean baths, mop kitchen, 2 baths and utility room. Pay $12.50 per hours. Call 903 473 6408 and leave message. cash register with tapes $50, old collectible whiskey barrel $100; 903-945-2653 I have a pink leapfrog spin and sing alphabet zoo, clean and I have put new batteries in it so it is ready to go it is really nice for teaching small child their alphabet, asking $10 call...
Meal A Day Menu – June 29-July 3, 2020
The Meal A Day Menu for June 29-July 3, 2020 includes: Monday — Chicken Dressing Casserole, Candied Baby Carrots, Green Beans and a Roll Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Egg Roll and Oriental Vegetables Wednesday — King Ranch Beef Pasta, Corn and Broccoli Thursday — Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas and Corn Bread Friday — Cheese Burgers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickle Spear, Baked Beans and BBQ Potato...
Early Voting Begins Monday In Party Primary Runoff Elections
Early voting will begin Monday, June 29, for the party primary runoff elections in Texas. Ballots in Hopkins County may be cast in these runoffs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 10, in Justice of Peace 2 Courtroom inside the Hopkins County Courthouse Annex Building (tax office/justice of the peace offices), 128 Jefferson St. No voting will be conducted on either July 3 or July 4 in observance of the...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Report June 26: One New Positive Case, 11 Additional Recoveries
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team on Friday evening, June 26 reported 1 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County and several new recoveries. This makes a total of 52 positive cases since the pandemic began in MidMarch, and a total of 41 patients confirmed to have recovered from coronavirus. That leaves 11 active cases. Judge Robert Newsom reported the Governor’s order issued today placed responsibility...
Governor Limits Some Businesses, Services Following Statewide Spikes In COVID-19 Case
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued another executive order in response to the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases across the state. The order places limits on some businesses, such as bars, and services such as water and outdoor activities. Governor Greg Abbott issues an executive order limiting some businesses and services in response to the spike in COVID-19 cases across the state this week. “As I said from the start, if the...
Some Upcoming City of Sulphur Springs Events Cancelled
In consideration of Executive Order GA-28 By the Governor of the State of Texas, the following City sponsored events have been cancelled: Downtown Movie Night, scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2020. Celebration Market, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020. Information regarding future City sponsored events will be forthcoming. The City of Sulphur Springs sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience!
Trading Post for June 26, 2020
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