Chamber Connection — May 14, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Texas is opening back up as we speak! I sure would like to encourage everyone to be safe and smart as we re-open our daily lives, and I will admit that it sure feels good to be getting back to normal. Next week, Governor Abbott will be having another press conference to release the details of the next round of businesses openings. I know everyone will be watching on...
SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing Pilot Program Launches Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced the planned launch of a statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Or SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing Pilot Program. SNAP recipients will be able to purchase groceries online at participating retailers for curbside pickup or delivery starting Wednesday. “As we respond to this pandemic, the state of Texas is committed to helping SNAP recipients throughout...
Two Wildcats Football Assistant Coaches Submit Resignations
Two New SSHS Coaches Hired At the Monday night meeting, the Sulphur Springs school board accepted the resignations of two Wildcats football assistant coaches. The Sulphur Springs ISD trustees also approved two new coaches, as Athletic Director Greg Owens is shuffling his coaching staff. Wildcats Football Assistant Coach and Assistant Softball Coach Chris Valdovinos is leaving to become the Defensive Coordinator at Mexia for former...
13 Lady Cats Players Selected To All District Soccer Team
The Lady Cats Soccer Team earned two superlatives and had 11 other team members chosen on the District 15-5A All District Soccer Team. Ashley NoeRebekah Stanley(Photos By Joel Bailey, CTE, Sulphur Springs High School) Senior Ashley Noe was selected as the All District Midfielder of the Year. Freshman Rebekah Stanley was named the District Newcomer of the Year. Three Lady Cats made the All District First Team: senior Jasmine Olvera,...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Stats: 321 Negative, 17 Pending Tests; 4 Active Cases
Civic Center Will Again Serve As ‘Mobile Test Collection’ Site Of the 346 COVID-19 screenings of Hopkins County residents, only eight have been confirmed positive, 301 were negative and 17 test results are still pending, according to the COVID-19 testing update reported by Hopkins County Hospital District COO and EMS Director Brent Smith at 11 a.m. May 12. The number of screenings will likely increase significantly within...
Trading Post for Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Wanting: someone to mow their yard. Located at 609 Jefferson. “The front yard is small, but the back yard is large.” If you can help this party out, or for more details, please call 903-885-9464....
From the Director’s Notebook The Sulphur Springs Public Library is Open
The Sulphur Springs Public Library is open! We are so happy to be assisting the public again. Please stop by, say Hello and get re-acquainted with your library. The hours for May are Monday through Friday 10-6. We will add our Thursday evening and Saturday morning hours in June. Children 0-13 -We have a great Summer Reading Program planned…online! It may take a little getting used to, but please give it a...
Dinner Bell Menu for May 12, 2020
Christus Mother Frances Hospital is this week’s Community Partner. Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church is again distributing meals in the Grab and Go method from under the covered driveway at the Northeast corner of the church campus starting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Herb Crusted Pork Loin Mexican Hominy Crunchy Romaine Toss Buttered Bread Slices Fresh Fruit PLEASE Continue to be VERY CAREFUL! WEAR MASKS...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News: Exceptional Nurses Recognized
Renewal Room For Hospital Staff Provided By Candy And Jimmy Jones CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur SpringsBusiness News For the week of May 12, 2020 Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 12, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: to Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. National Hospital Week 2020: Where Health Comes First National Hospital Week 2020 highlights the adage of every...
Alliance Bank Plans To Resume Lobby Services Starting May 18
Alliance Bank plans to resume lobby services with normal pre-COVID-19 operating hours. The bank May 11 announced the lobbies will re-open starting May 18th. Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers, in a press released, stated: Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers “This was not an easy decision but, with great consideration and consultation with both federal and state guidelines, as well as, the medical community, we have decided...
