Cumby ISD Will Remain Closed Rest Of Week Due Staffing Shortages In Essential Areas Due To Illness
Cumby ISD will remain closed the rest of the week due to continued staffing shortages in essential areas due to COVID and illnesses. Currently, classes are scheduled to resume at the usual time on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. All extracurricular activities except varsity games have been canceled. Varsity will be played because they are district games and must be made up. The Wednesday and Friday games will be away. Saturday’s varsity...
Chamber Connection – Jan. 19: Lunch & Learn, Sip & Shop, Business Before Hours Coming Up
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney It’s not too late to sign up for the Chamber’s Lunch and Learn next week. April Bliss, founder of Bliss Digital Innovations, will present the Chamber’s quarterly Lunch and Learn, providing small businesses with useful, timely information about digital advertising options that fit your small business. The seminar will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday,...
Making Mindfulness a Priority in 2022
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] At the start of a new year, many people re-examine their lives and make resolutions intended to improve health and wellness. Basics such as eating right, exercising and getting adequate sleep are often included. Those are important, but are often not achieved. Most people know the basics of maintaining their...
4 Free At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests Can Be Ordered Online
Several local residents have reported difficulties finding free COVID tests or scheduling free COVID tests. In the US, residents can now order online four tests to be shipped free at the end of January to residential addresses through the post office for those who request them. One type of COVID-19 test kit that can purchased This is not for individuals who immediately need COVID-19 tests, but those who wish to order them online to...
How, When To Protect Water Pipes From Cold Weather Damages
Homeowners in Hopkins County should give special attention to exposed water pipes during the winter months. Freezing pipes are a problem in warmer climates where they often run through uninsulated or under-insulated attics or crawl spaces. Although we only have a few cold snaps per season, it’s still necessary to protect exposed water pipes. Leaving pipes unprotected can cause them to burst, which can result in a tremendous amount of...
Community Health Day Postponed Due To Increase In COVID Cases
Due to an increase in community COVID cases, the Community Health Day planned Jan. 22 in Pacific Park has temporarily been postponed. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Spring and Columbia Lodge # 81 plan to reschedule the event for a later date at the HW Grays Building at Pacific Park. “We apologize for any inconvenience, but want everyone to stay safe!” stated Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development for...
Trading Post for January 17, 2022
polaris 4 wheeler 425 magnum low mileage new battery new carb 4wheel drive 9039452652 Stray Dog, near 1613 Wright Dr. Mixed breed male with red collar. Wanted: A wood burning stove. 903 485 5124 3-year old hens for sale: 3 Dominique and 9 Production Red hens. $5 each or $55 for all, call 903-945-2986 between 9am to 6pm. Fresh eggs for sale $3.00 an 18 count carton or 2 for $5.00. 291 county road 3585 Dike, Tx or call 9033486167. For...
Hopkins County Needs Workers
Hopkins County is in need of workers for the upcoming primary elections. To qualify, attendance of a mandatory training session is required. Training will be at the Hopkins County Civic Center. There are two session dates available, with several classes each date. Monday Jan 31st there is 3 classes8:30am to 11:30am1:30pm to 4:30pm6:00pm to 8:00pm Tues February 1st8:30 am to 11:30am1:30 pm to 4:30 pm For related questions and more...
Dinner Bell Sponsors for January 19th, 2022
The City National Bank is the Community Partner for this week’s meal. For the their continued support we are very grateful. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Jambalya with Chicken and Sausage Crunchy Romaine Toss Buttered French Bread Slices Lemon Cake To Die...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 17-21, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 17-21, 2022, includes: Monday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Pinto Beans and Pickled Beets.Tuesday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Wednesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and Sweet Potato Fries.Thursday –...
