COVID-19 Mobile Testing Scheduled This Saturday In Sulphur Springs
Jun18

COVID-19 Mobile Testing Scheduled This Saturday In Sulphur Springs

Hopkins County Emergency Management Team officials announced another COVID-19 mobile testing scheduled this Saturday in Hopkins County. This will be the third mobile test collection offered in Sulphur Springs. Unlike the April and May mobile testing conducted by the National Guard, the June 20 test collection will not be conducted at Hopkins County Civic Center. Instead, Shannon Oaks Church, located at 1113 East Shannon Road, will...

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Winterfield Cemetery Memorial Day Canceled
Jun18

Winterfield Cemetery Memorial Day Canceled

Winterfield Cemetery Memorial Day Canceled Winterfield Cemetery Memorial Day scheduled for June 28 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 issues and for the safety of our friends and family. Please submit contributions for the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery to the Winterfield Cemetery Board Secretary at 318 County Road 2400, Pickton, Texas 75471.

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Hopkins County COVID-19 Testing Update: 971 Tests, 782 Negative, 131 Pending
Jun18

Hopkins County COVID-19 Testing Update: 971 Tests, 782 Negative, 131 Pending

Three additional confirmed new COVID-19 cases and seven additional recoveries were reported in Hopkins County over the last week. Only 13 new screenings were conducted during that time, leaving 131 test results pending, according to the weekly Hopkins County COVID-19 testing update provided June 17 by Hopkins County Hospital District COO/EMS Director Brent Smith. The fewest number of new positive COVID-19 cases during a 7-day period...

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HCUW 2020-21 Campaign Chair, New Board Member Introduced
Jun17

HCUW 2020-21 Campaign Chair, New Board Member Introduced

Hopkins County United Way 2019-2020 Campaign Co-Chairs Bill and Beverley Owens announced Mike Horne as the HCUW 2020-21 campaign chair during a United Way Board meeting Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020 at Texas AgriLife Extension Office. Mike Horne, HCUW 2020-21 Campaign Chair “We really appreciate you stepping up and being campaign chair this year. Thank you very much,” said Beverley Owens, who will serve as co-president...

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ZBA Approved Special Use Permit, Variance Request
Jun17

ZBA Approved Special Use Permit, Variance Request

The Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments Tuesday conducted the regular June meeting in short order. The ZBA approved a special use permit and a variance request during the meeting. The meeting lasted less than 10 minutes. Special Use Permit Brandy Estes request for a special permit was granted. She will now be allowed to provide cosmetic tattooing at her new business, BackLash Salon, at 440 South Hillcrest Drive in Woodbridge...

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Trading Post for June 17, 2020
Jun17

Trading Post for June 17, 2020

I have a box which contains new dogs training pads unopen, a electric dog water fountain with filter, two new dog beddings everything in box and ready to be sold asking $20 for all or you can buy items individual call or text 903-440-5523 if no answer please leave a message For Sale: blueberries and free range eggs from our family farm east of Sulphur Springs. Eggs are $2-$3 per dozen. Fresh-picked or frozen blueberries are $5 per...

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Chamber Connection – June 18, 2020
Jun17

Chamber Connection – June 18, 2020

Lezley Brown By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for...

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Tips For Selecting Sunscreen For Texas Summer Heat
Jun17

Tips For Selecting Sunscreen For Texas Summer Heat

By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Our Texas summer heat is in full swing and while you should use sunscreen every day of the year, it’s even more important during summertime.  The days are longer, the sun is stronger, and it’s easier to spend more time outdoors. Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent,...

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June 16 COVID-19 Update 2: 1 Additional New Case, 7 Additional Recoveries
Jun16

June 16 COVID-19 Update 2: 1 Additional New Case, 7 Additional Recoveries

Hopkins County’s Overall COVID-19 Totals Since MidMarch: 43 Cases, 15 Confirmed Recoveries, 28 Active Cases Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 3 p.m. for the second time June 16 another new case of COVID-19. That’s one case reported at 8:30 a.m. and another case reported at 3 p.m. June 16. Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley reported 7 additional patients had recovered from COVID-19 for a total...

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Sleep Medicine, Calcium Scoring Services Offered At CHRISTUS-Sulphur Springs
Jun16

Sleep Medicine, Calcium Scoring Services Offered At CHRISTUS-Sulphur Springs

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CMFH-SS, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 16, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hospital Visitation CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital — Sulphur Springs For the safety and health of the community and our...

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