Trustees Approved 24 Personnel Changes For SSISD
Trustees approved 24 personnel changes for SSISD during a special board meeting/work session Monday evening. Overall, 5 resignations were accepted, 14 new employees hired and five job changes approved by the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees. Of those, 15 personnel changes directly impact the middle school campus. SSISD logo Adriana Barrientos resigned as an English as a second language aide, Jennifer...
Trading Post for June 23, 2020
For Sale: a Commercial Ice Bin. It is a single door model. “It is clean.” Asking $600 for it. … Also, for sale, a Coca Cola Refrigerated Merchandiser, with two doors and shelving for sodas and other foods. “It is very cold.” Asking $600 for it. … And, a Pepsi cold drink merchandiser. “It is tall and cold.” Asking $300 for it. … A Large Blue Bunny Display Chest Freezer with bins for...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 9, 2020 to June 15, 2020
June 9thDeputies were dispatched to FM 2225 near Quitman, at approximately 2:03 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.Deputies were dispatched to CR 1941 near Yantis, at approximately 3:39 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day.Deputies were dispatched to CR 2918 near Alba, at approximately 7:52 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle....
Heatwaves and Trees by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Recently, several homeowners located in Hopkins County have called the Hopkins County Extension Office commenting their concerns related to their trees. Trees have an interest effect in people: from some people are a top priority for their...
Will We Ever Cruise Again?
Most of us here at KSST love to travel by cruise ship. Whether Alaska, Caribbean, or even traversing the Panama Canal, traveling by cruise ship has wonderful qualities. But a worldwide pandemic has but the entire cruise industry on hold. The dates that cruise companies will resume cruising keep getting pushed back. The much anticipated Virgin Cruises first ship, Scarlet Lady, was supposed to debut at the end of March, then July, and...
Equipment Lease, Fireworks Contract Approved by Commissioners Court
Hopkins County Commissioners Court considered a number of items during their regular meeting Monday morning, June 22. The Commissioners Court approved a lease agreement for a backhoe, reappointment of officers and reorganization of some duties at the fire department and related budgetary amendments, security agreements for four county facilities, agreement for fireworks on the 4th of July, and inter-local agreements with 2 neighboring...
June 22nd: Hopkins County Updates On Latest COVID-19 Cases
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team gave a quick update on the status of COVID-19 cases Monday afternoon (June 22nd). Two new positive cases were confirmed in Hopkins County and no new recoveries were reported at this time. The Emergency Managment Team did not have any updates on the status of the the two deaths being reported by the state. One of those cases is being challenged in it’s determination by the local health...
PJC Begins Face-To-Face Classes
By PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services PJC expands Summer II offerings with face-to-face classes Working to meet the varied learning needs of students, Paris Junior College has addedseveral face-to-face classes to a Summer II term already offering a larger than normal number ofonline classes. Financial assistance is also available to help students pay for their classes.Summer II begins on July 8. “PJC is...
Dinner Bell Menu for June 24, 2020
Catocon: Jared and Amanda Pickett are the Community Partners MENU: Jambalaya with Chicken and Sausage Yellow Squash Casserole (oh, so good) Sweet Texas Cantelope Cubes Garden Salad with Ranch Cups Buttered French Bread GRAB and GO distribution under the covered driveway at the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting after 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday. DINNER BELL cares about the people of Sulphur Springs....
Trading Post for June 22, 2020
Need Residential Siding installer, Needing Residential Staircase installer, Wanting to Rent / Buy Scaffolding 2 – 6 (4 foot) sections, Need Fill Dirt / Gravel, Needing Residential Cement helper, cement provided – Scroggins 903-204-3160 For Sale: Generation 3 Kirby Vacuum with all the attachments. 903 919 3077. 6500 watt A/C window unit, 2 years old, $150. 5000 BTU A/C Window unit with heat $150. Large Stainless Steel...
