Harvey: CHRISTUS Update – The COVID Unit Isn’t The Only Area With High Census
While CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs has seen a reduction in the number of patients in the COVID Unit over the past couple of weeks, the hospital has continued to have a high census count, CMFH-SS CEO Paul Harvey noted earlier this week in an update about the local hospital and CHRISTUS’ Sulphur Springs facilities. COVID Unit Since the surge in COVID cases starting in June, CMFH-SS has consistently had patient...
Lady Cats Volleyball Wins Five Set Match Versus Longview
Things got interesting on Friday, Oct. 1 when the Longview Lady Lobos volleyball team travelled to Sulphur Springs to take on the Lady Cats. Coach Bailey Dorner’s team took set one in dominating fashion, 25-12 as they looked to rebound from Tuesday’s loss in Hallsville. While the Lady Lobos were able to to make the second set more competitive, they fell short to Sulphur Springs 25-17 to allow the Lady Cats to take a...
Man Accused Of Assaulting Wife While Holding Machete-Style Knife
3 Other Men Arrested On Unrelated Assault Charges, 1 For Displaying Firearm In Public A 61-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused assaulting his wife while holding a machete-style knife. Four other men were also arrested earlier this week on assault or weapon related charges, including a man accused of displaying a firearm in public, a man who struck a divorcing spouse in the head with a door, a man arrested on a felony assault...
HHSC Encourages Breast Cancer Screenings During Awareness Month
AUSTIN – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease. “Many of us have delayed life-saving screenings like mammograms during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandable. But after 19 months it’s so important to get back on track with regular breast cancer screening,” said Lindsay Rodgers, HHSC associate commissioner for...
Board Approves 3-Cent Reduction In Hospital District Tax Rate
The Board of Directors this week approved a 3-cent reduction in the Hospital District Tax Rate for 2021-2022, and a budget during a special called meeting this week. 2021-22 Tax Rate The hospital district tax rate will be 22-cents per $100 property valuation, down from 25-cents. However, due to a 15.45 percent increase in appraisal values on the average taxable homestead value, property owners will likely see an increase in their tax...
Win Tickets to Mainstreet Uncorked on KRVA
KRVA is giving away tickets to Mainstreet Uncorked: Wine and Music Festival happening Saturday, October 9th from 1:00-7:00pm! Enjoy a relaxing night out on the town with tasty wines, fun shopping, and listening to great music! To enter to win LIKE the KRVA Facebook Homepage AND this post! Winners will be announced Wednesday October 6th at 7:15 on KRVA 107.1 FM. Winners and their guest MUST be 21 years or older and have a VALID ID to...
Friday Game Day Brings Lady Cats Volleyball At Home Versus Longview
The Lady Cats volleyball team are all too ready to be back on their home court. Coach Bailey Dorner’s squad is the only team in action on this game day Friday, and with the team back in Sulphur Springs after a two-game road stretch that included a bye last Friday, Sept. 24, it marks the first time the Lady Cats will be playing in the Main Gym since their Sept. 17 four-set win versus Marshall. Add in the fact that the second...
DSHS: Flu Season Is Coming, Get Your Shot Now
News Release Oct. 1 is Texas Influenza Awareness Day With flu season approaching and COVID-19 still spreading in Texas, now is the best time to get a flu shot. The Texas Department of State Health Services encourages everyone to protect themselves, their families and their communities against respiratory illness throughout the flu season by getting immunized as soon as possible. People can get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 at the...
Oct. 4 Jury Summons Cancelled
The Jury summons for Monday, Oct. 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center has been cancelled, according to District Clerk Cheryl Fulcher. Those who received a summons do not need to report for service on Monday.
Recoveries Outpaced New COVID Cases In September,1 More Hopkins County COVID Fatality Reported
Hopkins County appears to be headed in the right direction, with recoveries outpacing new COVID cases during the month of September, due marked decrease in new virus cases reported over the past 16 days than during the first 2 weeks of the month. Unfortunately, 1 more Hopkins County COVID fatality was reported as well. The first half of September was marked with high rates of new cases 458 total, 212 during the first week an 246...
