Oct. 14-15 Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 12 New Cases, 1 Additional Death
THHS Reported Significant Changes In COVID-19 Cases, Deaths At Sulphur Springs Nursing Homes COVID-19 case counts continue to rise Wednesday and Thursday, according to local and state reports. Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported 8 new cases and the Local Health Authority reported a 4 percent increase in cumulative COVID-19 cases among adults age 61 over the last 2 weeks on Oct. 14. Three additional...
SSISD: Decision Yet To Be Made Regarding The Oct. 23 Home Varsity Football Game Against Ennis
Sulphur Springs ISD officials made an announcement Thursday morning concerning two Wildcats varsity football games. SSISD, via Blackboard and on social media, announced that a determination has yet to be made concerning whether to play the Friday, Oct. 23 home varsity football game against Ennis at Gerald Prim Stadium. SSISD officials also confirmed that Friday’s district varsity football game at Crandall has been postponed....
History Brought to Life at ‘The Cemetery Walk’ Nov. 1
Ronny Glossup as George Bryant Boomer Researchers of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society love bringing history to life, literally! Their annual Cemetery Walk event is planned for Sunday November 1, 2020 in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. It’s vastly interesting, as well as thoughtfully-planned for 2-4pm when many people can enjoy taking a stroll through one of the most history-rich locations in town! Cost to attend is $10...
On Hopkins County Ballots: School, City, District, County, State, National Elections
At least 15 state, national and federal races are on Nov. 3 Hopkins County ballots. Overall, there are 38 different ballots, including elections for 7 county and 3 district positions with only one candidate; and 3 school board and 2 city elections which have drawn multiple candidates. Local elections include those for Sulphur Springs City Council, Cumby City Council, Miller Grove ISD Board of Trustees and North Hopkins ISD Board of...
Candidate Profiles: Yantis ISD Board of Trustees, Early Voting information
Yantis Independent School District has four candidates running for two full-term 3-year at-large seats on the school board in the Nov. 3 election. The Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election was originally scheduled in May, but due to COVID-19 had to be postponed until November. Early Voting Early voting by personal appearance for Nov. 3 elections began Oct. 13, and will continue through Oct. 30, with Election Day following on Nov. 3....
United Way Campaign At 21 Percent Of Goal On Oct. 13
The Hopkins County United Way campaign had reached 21 percent of the goal on Oct. 13. At the conclusion of the second campaign workers report meeting, 2020-21 HCUW Campaign Chair Mike Horne reported another $11425.57 had been collected over the last week, increasing the overall pledge to $31,831.57. “We are well on the way,” Horne said of the campaign’s efforts to collect $150,000 to benefit 19 local agencies....
Early Voting Off To Brisk Start In Hopkins County
Paper Ballots, Separate Booth Designated For Voting In Yantis ISD Trustees Election In Hopkins County Early voting got off to a brisk start in Hopkins County Tuesday with 1,020 ballots cast at The ROC, the early voting center, by the end of the day. As was the case in many places Tuesday, there were times when voters had to wait in line to cast ballots, according to the County Clerk’s Office. COVID-19 precautions are strongly...
Call, Stop By Chamber Of Commerce Through Oct. 21 To Pre-Order Stew
By Lezley Brown, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Lezley Brown The time has come to pre-order your stew for this year’s Stew Drive-thru! You can make your pre-order NOW by calling or coming by the Chamber, and you can select your favorite cook’s stew until October 21st . If you donot pre-order, but drive through on Stew day, you will not be able to choose a specific cook’s stew. You will, though, get to choose chicken...
40 Years Of Heart Care At Tradition At Advanced Heart Care, CHRISTUS MFH Health System
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, October 13, 2020– CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hospital Visitation For the safety and health of the community and our...
Wildcats Tennis Team Has Tough Day Against Hallsville in 17-2 Loss Tuesday
Paige Miesse preparing to serve versus Hallsville — Oct. 20 — Photo Credit: Ross LaBenske The Wildcats have not had a match in two weeks. Entering today’s contest against Hallsville they were 2-2 in district play and 3-2 overall this season. When the Wildcats won at Pine Tree back on September 29, Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said the win assured the Wildcats of a playoff spot. Since that match, the Wildcats canceled...
