Saturday Sports Clinic Offered Beginning Aug. 22 At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedic Office
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Saturday Sports Clinic Offered Beginning Aug. 22 At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedic Office

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News for Aug. 11, 2020 By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 11, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Are you going through the checklist of things to take...

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Cumby ISD Athletics Canceled Until Aug. 24 Due To COVID-19
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Cumby ISD Athletics Canceled Until Aug. 24 Due To COVID-19

School Still Slated To Start As Scheduled Aug. 13 Cumby ISD COVID-19 protocols went into effect this week after some students reported virus symptoms, then, one confirmed COVID-19 case was reported, according to school officials. School athletic activities have been temporarily canceled, but classes are slated to begin as scheduled this Thursday. Monday afternoon Cumby ISD officials announced the decision to cancel athletic practices...

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Paris Junior Collge Fall Registration Time
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Paris Junior Collge Fall Registration Time

REGISTRATION TIME The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus is open and advisors are on hand to register students for the fall semester. Above, PJC Advisor Angela Ellis, left, assists Kylie Spencer of Sulphur Springs as she completes her paperwork for the fall. Arena registration will be held at all three PJC campuses on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Arena registration will be held again at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus on...

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Aug. 11 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 59 Active Cases In Hopkins County
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Aug. 11 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 59 Active Cases In Hopkins County

Three more Hopkins County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom reported at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. No new cases were reported today. That’s 53 new positive COVID-19 results and 48 recoveries for Hopkins County residents reported this month by Hopkins County Emergency Management officials. That brings the total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported for Hopkins County residents...

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Meet CeCe
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Meet CeCe

“Meet CeCe! CeCe is a 4 year-old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix. He was born at the rescue and is one of three from his litter that still haven’t found a home. CeCe is a very loving, very playful, and very big pup! He is always happy to see you and loves giving big hugs! His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter, and rabies shot. Please contact us by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected],...

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There is no Magical Formula for Watering by Mario Villarino
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There is no Magical Formula for Watering by Mario Villarino

Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas There is no magical formula or exact rule for watering. Watering is based on the site condition, time of year, type of tree and, most importantly, soil type. Clay soils, while taking longer to wet, will retain moisture longer. Sandy soils,...

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14 SSISD Personnel Changes Approved By Trustees
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14 SSISD Personnel Changes Approved By Trustees

August 11, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday evening approved 14 SSISD personnel changes. Overall, that’s five resignations, seven new hires, one campus change and one inter-district job switch. These changes will impact every campus except Bowie Primary, Sulphur Springs Elementary and the Administration building. SSISD logo School employees whose resignations were accepted by...

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381 Agreement Request From J-B Weld Does Not Receive Approval of Commissioners Court
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381 Agreement Request From J-B Weld Does Not Receive Approval of Commissioners Court

Voting System, Road Use Agreement Approved Hopkins County Commissioners Court did not approve an application for a 381 agreement, approved a road use agreement with a solar farm company, appointed a person to the local Workforce Development Board, reviewed annual road reports and updated voting management system for the County Clerk’s office during their Monday meting. Hopkins County Commissioners Court 381 Agreement Hopkins...

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Proposed Budget Includes 2 Percent Pay Increase For All Hopkins County Employees, Elected Officials
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Proposed Budget Includes 2 Percent Pay Increase For All Hopkins County Employees, Elected Officials

Sulphur Springs, TX – August 10, 2020 – Hopkins County Commissioners Court are proposing a “very conservative” budget, which would include a 2 percent pay increase for all county employees and elected officials. No increase to the overall tax rate is planned. The property tax rate as proposed will still be $0.624892. This is figured based on Senate Bill 2, which changed some factors in the way tax rates are...

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Aug. 10 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 5 Recoveries Among Hopkins County Residents
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Aug. 10 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 5 Recoveries Among Hopkins County Residents

Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 announced the state had notified local emergency management officials of 3 new positive COVID-19 cases and 5 recoveries for Hopkins County. positive COVID-19 result That’s 50 new positive COVID-19 cases and 48 patient recoveries reported so far in August, following the 89 new cases and 48 recoveries reported in July for Hopkins County. That’s brings the overall total...

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