Family & Community Health In Hopkins County
Johanna Hicks Note: This is the 5th in a series of Extension program impacts for 2022 By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent For Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected]. I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I know this is a bittersweet time for many as they have experienced loss, financial issues, illness, breakdown of relationships and other hardships in 2022. However, we all...
Dr. David Sargent Honored At Retirement Celebration For 14 Years As ENT Specialist With CHRISTUS Clinic
Staff, coworkers, family, friends and community members gathered Monday evening to wish Dr. David Sargent well as he embarks on the next chapter of life – retirement. Sargent has most recently served as an ear, nose and throat specialist with CHRISTUS in Sulphur Springs. Brad Burgin, Practice Manager for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Specialty Clinics, said Sargent glorifies CHRISTUS’ five core values — dignity, excellence,...
Lady Cats Basketball Heads Into Christmas 13-4 After Big Victory in Quitman
Coach Bryan Jones and his team have a lot to be excited about headed into their break for Christmas. Lady Cats basketball is 13-4 headed into their Christmas break. Sulphur Springs on Monday picked up another win, their thirteenth in 17 games when they made the short trip out to Quitman for their last regular-season contest of the 2022 year. The Lady Cats came out on fire, blazing past the Lady Bulldogs in the first quarter 26-1. Even...
Here’s To A Healthy Holiday!
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas AgriLife Extension Family and Community Health Agent For Hopkins County [email protected] This most wonderful time of the year is known for cozy weather, family gatherings, and delicious holiday meals and treats. I won’t repeat the tips from my November Thanksgiving column, but I will reiterate a few things. Many times, holiday foods are high in calories, saturated fats, sodium, and added sugars....
Four EMS Staff Recognized During Hospital District Board Meeting — 3 Receive Pins For Efforts Saving A Life, 1 For 36 Years Service
Four Hopkins County EMS staff members were recognized during the regular December 2022 Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors meeting last week. Hopkins County EMS Director/Hospital District CEO Brent Smith recognizes Laura Ballard for 36 Years of Dedicated Service to Hopkins County EMS. Service Recognition Laura Ballard was recognized for 36 years of dedicated service with Hopkins County EMS, starting in 1986....
CHRISTUS Asks Community To Consider Donating Blood At Drive Friday To Help Bolster Supplies Through Holiday
December 19, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Holiday Hours For CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Urgent Care, Virtual Announced By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Umair Sohail, M.D. New Gastroenterology Physician CHRISTUS proudly announces the...
Lady Cats Soccer Wins 3rd Annual Sulphur Springs Lady Cats Scrimmage Tournament
Lady Cats soccer scored early and often in their 3rd Annual Lady Cats Scrimmage tournament, finishing as champions on Saturday, Dec. 17. Coach Adriana Brena and her team won their first game, beating Mabank 3-1. The one goal given up in their tournament-opening win was the one and only goal given up by Lady Cats soccer on the day. From there, they blew out their next two opponents Kaufman and Spring Hill by a combined margin of 12-0....
Rep. Slaton Files Legislation To Prevent Manufacture, Selling of Vehicles With Remote Kill Switches in Texas
House District 2 Rep. Bryan Slaton at a 2022 Republican Rally in Sulphur Springs Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2, in a Dec. 19, 2022 press release, announced the filing of legislation to stop the implementation of remote kill switches in personally owned vehicles. According to the release, House Bill 1031, if passed, would outlaw the manufacture or sale of vehicles with remote kill-switches that can be activated by the...
Wildcat Basketball Falls on Friday, Hosts Again Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 20 has the Wildcats at home for their third-straight contest. Tuesday Gameday this week has Sulphur Springs playing in their final non-district contest prior to the new year. (Note: men’s basketball plays in a holiday invitational tournament starting the day after Christmas next week) Coach Brandon Shaver and his team host Bullard on Tuesday, Dec. 20 looking to rebound from their loss on Friday at home. Men’s...
Paris District Road Report for December 19, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 19, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
