SSISD To Offer Telemedicine Services For Students
Sulphur Springs Independent School District will soon be offering telemedicine services for students. District trustees this week gave approval to the proposal to utilize Hazel Health telemedicine services at no cost to the district and, at least initially, no out-of- pocket cost to students. SSISD logo SSISD Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk explained that Hazel Health is currently working with funding sources to cover copays and...
Dallas Man Jailed On Felony DWI Charge
A 43-year-old Dallas man was jailed on a felony DWI charge early Thursday morning, according to sheriff’s reports. No HCSO photo available for Phillip Lynn Wilson Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann stopped a blue Saturn Vue just before 2 a.m. Feb. 10, on West Industrial Drive at mile marker 122 for failing to stop at the designated stop point at a stop sign. Deputy Justin Wilkerson arrived as a back up...
Parent Expresses Concerns Regarding SSISD Students’ Use Of iPads, Electronics
A parent addressed Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees his concerns regarding iPads being given to all students and students’ use of iPads as part of their school assignments. Timothy Perkins told the school board at their regular meeting this week that he objections to all students being issued an iPad or tablet. He said his son was issued an iPad, and over the objections of his parents, and brought it...
Hopkins County, Several Cities To Benefit From Opioid Lawsuit Settlement
Hopkins County and several local cities will benefit from an opioid lawsuit settlement reached and funneled down through the State of Texas and Texas Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Fund Council. The funds are to be applied to help with expenses related to programs used to help reduce or do away with opioid abuse in Hopkins County, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. The funding is part of a $573 million...
Saltillo Students Observe FCCLA Week as Part of Career and Technical Education Programs
Johnna West (top left) and Saltillo FCCLA 2021 Officers with Co-Presidents Tarver and Wade seated in center Johnna West, a Saltillo educator with a 35-year teaching tenure, enjoys helping high school students who are planning their careers. She has seen many positive changes in how public school prepares students for employment and careers in adult life. Through Saltillo ISD’s involvement with the Texas Association of Family...
Wildcats Soccer Team Evens District Mark With Solid Shutout Of Marshall At Home Tuesday
The Wildcats Soccer Team won their second straight district game as they defeated Marshall, 3-0 at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night, February 9. After dropping a couple of district games, perhaps to the top two teams in the district, the Wildcats have rebounded with wins over Texas High and the Mavericks. Veteran players found the net for the Wildcats. David Moreno scored the first two first half goals by heading the ball into the...
Veteran Wildcats Baseball Coach Is Pleased With His Wildcats’ Performance In First Scrimmage
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack is beginning his 16th season in Sulphur Springs. At his team’s first scrimmage of the year Monday evening, January 8, at Sherman. Coach Hammack found a lot to like. He said he was not aware of the score but he noted that the Wildcats did score more runs than the Bearcats. Coach Hammack is a stickler for bat discipline and he said the Wildcats performed very well in that department Monday....
Hicks: Digital Detox/ Mindful Living
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Digital Detox/ Mindful Living Today’s world is complicated, unpredictable, and stressful. Use of technology changes the way we approach our work and daily activities. The average person checks their phone several times a day. Time spent on digital devices has replaced our time spent on exercise,...
Weather-Related Scheduling Updates For Feb. 11, 2021
Several local school districts, county buildings and one learning center have notified KSST they are planning for delayed starts to the school day on Thursday, Feb. 11, due to inclement weather, for the safety of students and staff. Two school districts have made the decision to be closed all day Thursday. Other districts are monitoring the situation and will make announcements if any determinations are needed regarding late starts or...
Lady Cats Soccer Scores Big In Win At Marshall, 9-0
It was a night full of fireworks for the Lady Cats as Coach Javier Aguayo’s team beat the Marshall Lady Mavs, 9-0 Tuesday night in Marshall. Five different Lady Cats scored, with two of those Lady Cats scoring more than one goal on the night. Rebekah Stanley and Haylee Shultz lead the way, with four and two goals, respectively. Stanley finished with three assists on goals as well. Lady Cats Soccer Head Coach Javier Aguayo said...
