Meal A Day Menu March 16-20, 2020

Monday — Corn Flake Chicken Casserole, California Blend Vegetables and a Roll Tuesday — Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Stewed Red Potatoes and Black-Eyed Peas Wednesday — Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday — Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Tossed Salad, Crackers and Fruit Salad Friday — Cheeseburger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle Spear, Baked Beans and...

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COVID-19 Update: Courts, Jail Procedures Impacted As Preventive Measures
Mar14

COVID-19 Update: Courts, Jail Procedures Impacted As Preventive Measures

All Local School Districts Cancel Classes Next Week; No Confirmed Coronavirus Reported In Hopkins County Local government entities continue to make preparations to prevent potential spread of the coronavirus. As of noon Saturday, no cases of COVID-19 had been reported in Hopkins County. While 51 cases of COVID-19 had been reported throughout the state Saturday, the nearest confirmed cases to Hopkins County, according to Texas...

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COVID-19: Cooper ISD Closed till March 23rd
Mar14

COVID-19: Cooper ISD Closed till March 23rd

Cooper ISD will be closed until March 23rd, 2020 due to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.

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Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church Cancelled For 2 Weeks
Mar14

Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church Cancelled For 2 Weeks

Dinner Bell at The First United Methodist Church will not serve meals the next two weeks, March 18, 2020 and March 25, 2020. Large groups are being discouraged from assembling due to the worldwide pandemic. Future meals and the serving of them will be discussed in the next week. DINNER BELL IS NOT SUSPENDING the serving of weekly meals. We value the health and welfare of both those who come to eat and those who prepare the meals. A...

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Franklin: State Parks To Remain Open Next Week
Mar14

Franklin: State Parks To Remain Open Next Week

Texas State Parks are open, and park staff are ready to welcome visitors for the day or for overnight stays, according to Texas State Parks Director Rodney Franklin. Outdoor spaces at state parks, Franklin said, are well suited to increased social distance, and park staff remain diligent in taking steps to make visits as safe and enjoyable as possible. Below is what Franklin said park visitors can expect from staff and how they can...

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Hopkins County Emergency Management Report No Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County
Mar13

Hopkins County Emergency Management Report No Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County

Hopkins County Emergency Management released this official statement regarding county preparations related to the coronavirus: All information from Hopkins County offices regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) will be posted on this page (Hopkins County Emergency Management Facebook Page) At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID -19 in Hopkins County. We are in constant communication with the Texas Department of State and Health...

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Knight of Columbus Fish Fry Cancelled
Mar13

Knight of Columbus Fish Fry Cancelled

Even with a record setting first week, the annual Lenten fish fry at St. James Catholic Church ended early due to COVID-19 concerns. This is one of the larger fund raising events for the Sulphur Springs Knights Of Columbus. The men wore smiles, but each one felt a tinge of sadness that their event was truncated. The order to cancel the remaining Friday events came from the regional Catholic Diocese. The KOC are looking forward to a...

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AARP Tax Aide Notice
Mar13

AARP Tax Aide Notice

Sulphur Springs, TX – AARP Tax Aide Notice: Due to the quickly changing situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) we are suspending AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services beginning tomorrow here in Sulphur Springs at Wesley United Methodist Church. We will NOT be open tomorrow (Saturday March 14th, 2020). This closure is until further notice. aarp

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Court System To Begin Taking Precautions To Prevent Potential Spread Of Coronavirus
Mar13

Court System To Begin Taking Precautions To Prevent Potential Spread Of Coronavirus

Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt Friday sent out a notice to those involved in the court system in Hopkins County notifying them measures are being implemented, at the recommendation of the Office of Court Administration, as a precautions due to the spread of coronavirus across the state, country and globe. 8th Judicial District Court, Hopkins County Courthouse All non-essential proceedings are being rescheduled as...

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Paris Junior College Extends Spring Break One Week for Students
Mar13

Paris Junior College Extends Spring Break One Week for Students

Although there are no cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Paris Junior College, there are some confirmed cases in nearby counties. Consequently, out of an abundance of concern for our students, faculty, staff, and our community, PJC has determined to extend the 2020 spring break for students for one week, March 16-20. Campuses will be closed to students during this week, but students may call the campus. This time will...

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