Guidelines For Visitors To CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
Mar17

Guidelines For Visitors To CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs is currently allowing visitors, but the must comply with the following visitor policy: 1.       Visitors must be 18 years or older.  2.       Visitation hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 3.       An essential caregiver may be allowed to remain overnight with approval from the Charge Nurse. 4.       Visitors must complete the...

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Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley Gives Update on COVID-19
Mar17

Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley Gives Update on COVID-19

KSST hosted a live press conference Tuesday 3/17/2020 on Coroanvirus (COVID-19). Click here for the replay on youtube: https://youtu.be/1cidag-Kcgg

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LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE: Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley to Speak
Mar17

LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE: Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley to Speak

KSST hosted a live press conference Tuesday 3/17/2020 on Coroanvirus (COVID-19). Click here for the replay on youtube: https://youtu.be/1cidag-Kcgg

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HHS: Only Essential Visitors Will Be Granted Access To Texas Hospitals
Mar16

HHS: Only Essential Visitors Will Be Granted Access To Texas Hospitals

AUSTIN – To protect vulnerable hospital patients from COVID-19, Texas Health and Human Services has issued updated, expanded guidance to hospitals that now includes granting access only to essential visitors such as medical professionals and authorized caregivers acting specifically on a patient’s behalf. “At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott and effective immediately, we are requiring hospitals to prevent non-essential visitors...

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COVID-19: Cooper ISD Closed till March 23rd
Mar14

COVID-19: Cooper ISD Closed till March 23rd

Cooper ISD will be closed until March 23rd, 2020 due to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.

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ALL Hopkins County Schools To Be Closed Next Week, March 2020
Mar13

ALL Hopkins County Schools To Be Closed Next Week, March 2020

March 13, 2020 – The list of local schools extending spring break, as a precaution against coronavirus, continued to grow Friday afternoon with all Hopkins County districts and Yantis opting not to hold classes next week. UIL has also suspended all activities March 16-29. Cumby, North Hopkins, Como-Pickton, Sulphur Springs ISD, Miller Grove, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff all confirmed this afternoon that they will not have classes...

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Local Preparations, Cancellations, Restrictions  Related to coronavirus
Mar13

Local Preparations, Cancellations, Restrictions Related to coronavirus

Local emergency management officials are slated to meet Friday afternoon to discuss what, if any, preparedness actions Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will be taking related to coronavirus. Texas Department of State Health Services image for Coronavirus reporting “Multiple agencies in Hopkins County are meeting this afternoon to discuss COVID-19 this afternoon. We have had nothing in the county that I am aware of. This is to...

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A&M-Commerce Suspending Face-To-Face Classes, Going Online Instruction
Mar12

A&M-Commerce Suspending Face-To-Face Classes, Going Online Instruction

Texas A&M University-Commerce Thursday afternoon made the decision to suspend “all face-to-face classes” and transition to online instruction, effective immediately, and indefinitely. Notice from Texas A&M University-Commerce A mission “to provide a safe, healthy and inclusive environment at each of our campuses to ensure that every student, faculty and staff member is given every chance to achieve their...

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TDI: BCBSTX To Repay Consumers For Out-Of-Network ER Claims
Mar06

TDI: BCBSTX To Repay Consumers For Out-Of-Network ER Claims

Texas Department of Insurance on March 6, 2020, reported that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas ha been ordered to pay an administrative penalty of $10 million and agreed to repay consumers for alleged delays in handling out-of-network emergency claims and incorrect information in consumer notices and marketing materials. “Consumers who had higher out-of-pocket costs due to the errors will get refunds,” said Texas Insurance Commissioner...

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Texas State Veterinarian Encourages Vaccination Against Anthrax
Mar05

Texas State Veterinarian Encourages Vaccination Against Anthrax

AUSTIN, TX – The State Veterinarian of Texas encourages livestock owners to have their animals vaccinated against anthrax this spring. “Following last year’s outbreak in Southwest Texas, we encourage livestock owners in the previously affected and surrounding area to consult with their veterinarian about vaccinating animals before warmer weather arrives.” said Dr. Andy Schwartz, Texas State Veterinarian and Executive...

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