Possible Location Change For County Genealogical Society
Behind the scenes, the city of Sulphur Springs has been working to strike a deal where the Hopkins County Genealogical Society would move out of their prime Main Street building into the meeting room at the city Public Library. At Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting, the issue was brought to the surface as two members of the Genealogical Society spoke out against the move. One conceded though, it’s almost a done deal. By Don Julian,...
In God We Trust
Meeting Monday, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the national motto In God We Trust as their own. A plaque in the Commissioners Courtroom now indicates it. County Judge Robert Newsom said over 100 cities in California have also done this as well as some cities and counties in Texas. In God We Trust is said to go back to a verse of the Stars Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key. By Don Julian,...
We Need To Be Part of Something Bigger
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital continues to consider partnering with another healthcare entity. CEO Michael McAndrew feels a larger presence will be needed for hospitals in the future. He says at some point the Hospital Board and a Physician Advisory Council will take a look at all possible partners and will rate them. There will be visits here and to the sites of serious contenders before one partner emerges. By Don Julian, KSST...
The Hospital is Not Closing, This is Just a False Rumor
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew has written a letter to set the record straight concerning the current condition of the hospital. He is encouraging media members to make use of it. The letter says rumors about the hospital closing or facing bankruptcy are false. McAndrew says the hospital has taken steps to retain cash to meet bond obligations. McAndrew has also met with hospital employees to inform them so they...
Sulphur Springs City Council To Consider Rate Changes
The Sulphur Springs City Council will consider several matters on second and final reading that are budget related at a special meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Agenda items are for the appropriations ordinance, setting the tax rate, the water rate, the sewer rate, sanitation rate and authorization of updated service credits.
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board is Expected to Adopt a Higher Tax Rate
The Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Board is expected to adopt a tax rate for next fiscal year’s budget that is up 3.63-cents to a maximum 25-cents per $100 valuation at a Monday night meeting at 6 p.m. The board is also expected to consider a non-budgeted fiber upgrade for the Emory clinic.
Power Issues At SSISD Administration Building
It was a long hot day at the Sulphur Springs ISD Administration Building Monday. At 11:15 a.m., lights begin to flicker. By 11:30 a.m., the decision was made to cut off power to the building due to a faulty power connection outside. The very old part was very rusty and corroded. The outage meant no phones or computers and the temperature rose. Employees were sent home at 3 p.m. Power was restored at around 3:30 p.m. It was still warm...
