TDI: BCBSTX To Repay Consumers For Out-Of-Network ER Claims
Texas Department of Insurance on March 6, 2020, reported that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas ha been ordered to pay an administrative penalty of $10 million and agreed to repay consumers for alleged delays in handling out-of-network emergency claims and incorrect information in consumer notices and marketing materials. “Consumers who had higher out-of-pocket costs due to the errors will get refunds,” said Texas Insurance Commissioner...
10 SSHS Strings Students Earn High Marks, 1 Advances To State Solo & Ensemble Competition
Sulphur springs High School Strings students competed in and earned high marks at Solo and Ensemble competition, one ranking high enough to qualify to compete at the state level. Sulphur Springs High School Strings students Saul Mireles-Yanez, Ricardo Chavarria, Gavin Patrick, Abel Chavarria, Natalya Allen, Aaliyah Valles, Juliet Olivo, Gisselle Garcia, Ethan Rowell and Johnathan Gloar competed in Solo & Ensemble competition....
Erdmier Headed to Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting State Championship
SSISD Powerlifter Sable Erdmier, who lifts in the 165# class, has qualified to compete in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting State Championship in Waco, Tx. The State meet will be held at: EXTRACO EVENTS CENTER4601 BOSQUE BLVD.WACO, TEXAS 76710 Weight in’s begin on Thursday night march 19th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Sable Erdmier.Photo provided by Jessica Erdmier Sable earned a silver at regionals to solidify her spot....
Construction Of Building At Houston-Rosemont Street Corner In Progress
Framing began Thursday on the new county building being constructed at the corner of Rosemont and Houston Streets. Construction is projected to take 2-3 weeks to complete. Construction site for a county building at the corner of Rosemont and Houston streets Hopkins County Commissioners Court in the fall of 2019 considered the cost to renovate an old building at the corner of Rosemont and Houston Streets versus the cost to tear it down...
KSST Visits Bowie Primary During Career Day
KSST was invited to participate in Bowie Primary Campus Career Day Friday morning. Eager students listened to how news is distributed throught the radio station, and some wanted to take a turn recording on the microphone.
HCSO Invites Businesses To March 19 Luncheon To Learn About New Reintegration Grant Program
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a luncheon on March 19, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center “to talk about the new grant program made with the Workforce Solutions to assist with salaries when hiring former inmates.” “We hope our community businesses will consider this as a new opportunity that will not only benefit them and their company but their new employee and the...
Sulphur Springs ISD Regular Board Of Trustees Meeting To Be Held Friday
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet a few days early this month. SSISD trustees’ regular meeting has been moved from the usual second Monday at 6 p.m. to Friday, March 6, at noon. Trustees will be asked to approve a letter of engagement for the annual outside audit of district finances and for the Head Start director to apply for continuation and refunding of the Head Start program....
Paddle Boat, Canoes Other Options Could Be Available At Coleman Lake Soon
Visitors to Coleman Lake could in the near future have more recreational options available to them on site. Sulphur Springs City Council during their March meeting this week agreed to allow a “non-motorized sports concession” at the lake, according to Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski. Sulphur Springs City Hall City officials were approached by John Ilaoa about offering the additional...
Como-Pickton OAP Advances In Competition, 7 Cast Members Recognized
The Como-Pickton theater students’ One Act Play advanced this week to the next level of UIL competition. Seven students received individual recognition as well. Makayla Teer and Nathan Menser were honored as All Star Cast, and Madison Garner was named Best Performer. Troy Menser, Makayla Hall, Braxton Andrews and Breckin Storey received Honorable Mention All Star Cast honors. Como-Pickton One Act Play Cast (Photo courtesy...
SSHS Wildcat Theatre’s OAP Advances To Bi-District UIL Competition
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre’s production of “Emma’s Child” advanced from UIL One Act Play District competition Tuesday to Bi-District with an excellent performance, according to Lesha Woodard, Director of Theatre. Four members of the theatre group also earned individual awards for their outstanding contributions to the production. Rachel Bramlett and Anthony Arroyo were awarded All-Star...
