SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing Pilot Program Launches Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced the planned launch of a statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Or SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing Pilot Program. SNAP recipients will be able to purchase groceries online at participating retailers for curbside pickup or delivery starting Wednesday. “As we respond to this pandemic, the state of Texas is committed to helping SNAP recipients throughout...
Two Wildcats Football Assistant Coaches Submit Resignations
Two New SSHS Coaches Hired At the Monday night meeting, the Sulphur Springs school board accepted the resignations of two Wildcats football assistant coaches. The Sulphur Springs ISD trustees also approved two new coaches, as Athletic Director Greg Owens is shuffling his coaching staff. Wildcats Football Assistant Coach and Assistant Softball Coach Chris Valdovinos is leaving to become the Defensive Coordinator at Mexia for former...
13 Lady Cats Players Selected To All District Soccer Team
The Lady Cats Soccer Team earned two superlatives and had 11 other team members chosen on the District 15-5A All District Soccer Team. Ashley NoeRebekah Stanley(Photos By Joel Bailey, CTE, Sulphur Springs High School) Senior Ashley Noe was selected as the All District Midfielder of the Year. Freshman Rebekah Stanley was named the District Newcomer of the Year. Three Lady Cats made the All District First Team: senior Jasmine Olvera,...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Stats: 321 Negative, 17 Pending Tests; 4 Active Cases
Civic Center Will Again Serve As ‘Mobile Test Collection’ Site Of the 346 COVID-19 screenings of Hopkins County residents, only eight have been confirmed positive, 301 were negative and 17 test results are still pending, according to the COVID-19 testing update reported by Hopkins County Hospital District COO and EMS Director Brent Smith at 11 a.m. May 12. The number of screenings will likely increase significantly within...
From the Director’s Notebook The Sulphur Springs Public Library is Open
The Sulphur Springs Public Library is open! We are so happy to be assisting the public again. Please stop by, say Hello and get re-acquainted with your library. The hours for May are Monday through Friday 10-6. We will add our Thursday evening and Saturday morning hours in June. Children 0-13 -We have a great Summer Reading Program planned…online! It may take a little getting used to, but please give it a...
From the Director’s Notebook By Hope Cain, Sulphur Springs Public Library
The 2020 Census is the buzz. What does it mean, why is it so important? Census Bureau mailed an invitation to complete the 2020 census online or by phone. The invitation included a code to identify the residence and help minimize duplicate responses. The online census portal is open now. The census is simple safe and significant for people in our community. Poor access to technology or a bad internet connection...
Emory Man Arrested On Warrant For Sex Offender Registration Violation
A 23-year-old Emory man was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements and two other warrants, according to arrest reports. Colton Lee Hooten (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s officers, aware of the active warrant, located Colton Lee Hooten on State Highway 19 south near County Road 1146. The 23-year-old Emory man was arrested on the warrant for not complying with sex...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News: Exceptional Nurses Recognized
Renewal Room For Hospital Staff Provided By Candy And Jimmy Jones CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur SpringsBusiness News For the week of May 12, 2020 Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 12, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: to Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. National Hospital Week 2020: Where Health Comes First National Hospital Week 2020 highlights the adage of every...
Mother’s Day ‘Wave Parade’ Hosted by Hopkins Place
On the morning of Friday May 9, 2020, a crowd from the community lined up to bring cheer and joy to the residents of Hopkins Place in Sulphur Springs. They did this by parading past in their vehicles, circling the facility, honking, waving and displaying hand-made signs of “We Love You”, “Happy Mother’s Day!” and other wishes for the special day. According to Administrator Rachel Gilbert, “among our...
Woman Caught With THC Gummies, Marijuana
May 12, 2020 – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman allegedly caught with THC gummies and marijuana during a traffic stop Sunday night, according to arrest reports. Danielle Michelle Ray (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a silver BMW around 10:30 p.m. May 10 on State Highway 11 near County Road 4784 for after noticing the license plate light was out. The vehicle...
