2020 ‘Wreaths Across America’ in Sulphur Springs
The annual posthumous recognition for veterans of all wars was held in cemeteries across the nation on Saturday December 19, 2020. This year, five Hopkins County cemeteries took part in the solemn event. They are Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Black Oak Cemetery. Pickton Cemetery, Greenview Cemetery and Gafford’s Chapel Cemetery. Almost 900 wreaths were placed in City Cemetery alone! Many local volunteers came together and made...
DSHS: CHRISTUS Hospital-Sulphur Springs Is 1 Of 3 Local Sites Selected For COVID-19 Vaccine
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs CEO Paul Harvey Thursday gave an update of the COVID-19 situation and other activities at as they relate to the hospital and associated local CHRISTUS facilities, including reports on testing and the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 Vaccine Over the last week, the CDC delivered doses of the COVID-19 to various locations across the country and state. Texas Commissioner of Health appointed an...
Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Chicken Cacciatore, Penne Pasta, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks Tuesday – Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets Wednesday – Honey Glazed Ham, Corn Bread Dressing,...
Dec. 19 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities, 7 New Molecular Tests, 17 Recoveries
Texas Department of State Health Services’ Dec. 19 COVID-19 dashboard shows 7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 17 new probable cases, 16 recoveries and two fatalities. The seven new cases confirmed by molecular (PCR) testing make 70 new cases this week and 208 so far this month. Cumulatively, 1,040 Hopkins County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. That’s a 2.8 percent molecular positivity rate. The Dec....
Lady Cats Soccer Team Nets 22 Goals During Three Shutout Scrimmage Games At The Prim Saturday
The Lady Cats Soccer Team got goals from lots of different players as they won three scrimmage contests Saturday at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Lady Cats topped Terrell, 3-0. Then, they handled their JV team that was filling in for North Lamar, 11-0. The Wildcats closed out the scrimmage session with an 8-0 win over Nevada Community. Lady Cats Soccer Against Terrell, sophomore Rebekah Stanley scored two goals in the first half. The first...
Wildcats Soccer Team Drops Scrimmage Contest At North Forney, 3-1, Friday Night
The Wildcats Soccer Team lost a scrimmage match against North Forney, 3-1, Friday, Dec. 18, night in Forney. Edgar Salazar scored the lone Wildcats goal. David Moreno got an assist on the score. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said the Wildcats came out flat and just did not play. He said they struggled against wind conditions. Coach Upton called it a good learning experience. Next, the Wildcats scrimmage Greenville on Tuesday night...
Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Offers A Virtual Winter Concert
Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Director Hannah Kirby opted to have her students perform a winter concert, but instead of a live in-person performance is hosting A Virtual Winter Concert. This will allow the school to observe COVID-19 precautions at the performance venue while welcoming as many people who want to attend at their convenience. The program features beginner, intermediate and high school orchestras as well as a few...
Dec. 18 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 25 New Confirmed Cases, 3 New Probable Cases
Hopkins County residents recovered from COVID-19, half as many new probable cases were reported and fewer COVID-19 tests were conducted at the free testing site on Friday than Thursday. However, one more COVID-19 positive on molecular tests was also reported, the patient count in the COVID-19 unit at the local hospital rose and one additional Hopkins County fatality was confirmed, Texas Department of State Health Services and Hopkins...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Struggles Against Marshall Friday In Home District Loss, 39-32
The Lady Cats Basketball Team had a tough night Friday, December 18, at home against Marshall getting a district loss, 39-32. The Lady Cats suffered from slow starts in both the first quarter and third quarter and never led in the game. Marshall jumped out to a 7-0 lead to start the game and also scored the first 7 points in the third quarter after the Lady Cats trailed by only 3 at halftime. The Lady Cats got to within two points...
Hospital District Board of Directors Approved A Tax Abatement for D6 Inc., Cardiac Monitors For EMS
Construction Bids For New EMS Station/HCHD Headquarters Accepted Through Jan. 8 Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors approved a tax abatement and agreed to an extension on another, approved two budgeted capital purchases, and discussed construction of new EMS station/HCHD headquarters during the Dec. 17 board meeting, and swore in one board member. Tax Abatements At the recommendation of Sulphur Springs – Hopkins...
