The Texas Two-Step Method To Control Fire Ants
By Charlotte Wilson, Hopkins County Master Gardener We have been battling fire ants in our orchard and gardens for 15 years with pretty poor results. We treated mounds and a month later a new mound would appear five feet away. Every spring and fall we would have to completely retreat a bunch of new mounds. Texas Two-Step Method of Fire ant control I would like to explain the Texas Two-Step Method, created by Michael Merchant and...
WiFi, Other Options Available For SSISD Students Who Do Not Have Internet
As Sulphur Springs ISD continues its online school programing during the COVID-19 school closure, district administrators report the availability of four options for SSISD students who do not have internet at home SSISD reports at Suddenlink/Altice, Sprint Mobile, T-Mobile, Verizon and SatPro Wireless Entertainment all offer reduced rates, special plans or free or additional options to help families during COVID-19 pandemic. The...
DSHS Offers Tips To Help Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19
With more cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) reported daily across in the state, nation and world, the need is even more important for people to follow Texas Department of State Health Services tips to help CDC recommends these tips to help prevent the spread Of COVID-19 or any virus, according to local and state health officials. COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person: between people who are in close contact, within...
COVID-19 Update: Third Positive Case Reported March 30 In Hopkins County
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team Monday, March 30, reported a third positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Hopkins County, marking the second case reported in two days. The individual, as was the case with the two prior who tested positive for Coronavirus, is in isolation, the HCEMT reported. Image of a positive COVID-19 test. Hopkins County Emergency Management reported a third case was confirmed Monday afternoon. Very...
Como-Pickton CISD Closure Extended Through May 1
Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower announced Monday afternoon, in a letter addressed to parents and students, that school will likely remain closed through May 1, due to COVID-19. The decision for the Como-Pickton CISD Extended closure was made following the President’s extension of social distancing guidelines through the end of April. Como-Pickton CISD Eagle Bower announced May...
COVID-19 Update: 62 In Hopkins County Met Screening Requirements
Hopkins County officials reports 62 potential cases have met testing requirements over the last 15 days, up from 53 potential cases meeting requirements on March 27. So far, local and state health sources have reported only 2 cases have come back from testing as positive for COVID-19, according to Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS. It’s taking more than a week to get results back after testing, so not all results are back...
Medicaid, SNAP Renewal Requirements Waived During COVID-19 Crisis
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services Saturday announced SNAP and Medicaid benefit renewals currently due will automatically be renewed so existing clients can maintain continuity of coverage during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “During this difficult time, we’re making sure Texans in need continue to receive their food and medical benefits without the added worry of having to renew their coverage in the midst of a crisis,”...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On Felony Warrant
A 64-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Saturday afternoon at Econo Lodge on a felony warrant. Jackie Lee Corley Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans reported seeing Jackie Lee Corley, a man he knew to be wanted, at the hotel. Corley allegedly walked toward Evans, was identified and taken into custody around 2:15 p.m. March 28 on the charge, according to arrest reports. Corley was booked into Hopkins County jail...
Meal A Day Menu for March 30-April 3, 2020
The Meal A Day program is headquartered inside of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. The Meal A Day menu for March 30-April 3, 2020 includes: Monday — Tator Tot Casserole, Peas and Carrots and CornTuesday — Chicken Spectacular, Broccoli and Pickled BeetsWednesday — Sliced Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Providence Vegetables and a RollThursday — Beef Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Toast and Tossed...
COVID-19 Update: Second Confirmed Coronavirus Case Reported In Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team reports a second positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Hopkins County by Texas Department of State Health Services. A second positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in Hopkins County Sunday morning. Th HCEMT was notified Sunday morning by DSHS, but received very few details regarding the case. It should be assumed at this point that the diseases was community spread not travel...
