Como-Pickton CISD Closure Extended Through May 1
Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower announced Monday afternoon, in a letter addressed to parents and students, that school will likely remain closed through May 1, due to COVID-19. The decision for the Como-Pickton CISD Extended closure was made following the President’s extension of social distancing guidelines through the end of April. Como-Pickton CISD Eagle Bower announced May...
COVID-19 Update: 62 In Hopkins County Met Screening Requirements
Hopkins County officials reports 62 potential cases have met testing requirements over the last 15 days, up from 53 potential cases meeting requirements on March 27. So far, local and state health sources have reported only 2 cases have come back from testing as positive for COVID-19, according to Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS. It’s taking more than a week to get results back after testing, so not all results are back...
Medicaid, SNAP Renewal Requirements Waived During COVID-19 Crisis
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services Saturday announced SNAP and Medicaid benefit renewals currently due will automatically be renewed so existing clients can maintain continuity of coverage during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “During this difficult time, we’re making sure Texans in need continue to receive their food and medical benefits without the added worry of having to renew their coverage in the midst of a crisis,”...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested On Felony Warrant
A 64-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Saturday afternoon at Econo Lodge on a felony warrant. Jackie Lee Corley Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans reported seeing Jackie Lee Corley, a man he knew to be wanted, at the hotel. Corley allegedly walked toward Evans, was identified and taken into custody around 2:15 p.m. March 28 on the charge, according to arrest reports. Corley was booked into Hopkins County jail...
Meal A Day Menu for March 30-April 3, 2020
The Meal A Day program is headquartered inside of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center. The Meal A Day menu for March 30-April 3, 2020 includes: Monday — Tator Tot Casserole, Peas and Carrots and CornTuesday — Chicken Spectacular, Broccoli and Pickled BeetsWednesday — Sliced Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Providence Vegetables and a RollThursday — Beef Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Toast and Tossed...
COVID-19 Update: Second Confirmed Coronavirus Case Reported In Hopkins County
The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team reports a second positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Hopkins County by Texas Department of State Health Services. A second positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in Hopkins County Sunday morning. Th HCEMT was notified Sunday morning by DSHS, but received very few details regarding the case. It should be assumed at this point that the diseases was community spread not travel...
Equipment Issues At City Wastewater Treatment Plant Partially Resolved
The blower issues that sidelined two of the three blowers at the city’s wastewater treatment plant are partially resolved, according to the city manager. There have been some vibration issues since the blowers were installed in last August. Two of the three blowers at the wastewater treatment plant developed vibration problems and the issues became bad enough to render the units inoperable. One unit continued to operate, but...
Clearing The Path For A New Senior Citizens Center
Work continued this week, clearing the path for construction of a new Senior Citizens Center, to be constructed on Oak Avenue. An old structure on Oak Avenue was torn down this week and the site will be cleared off so that a new activity center for senior citizens can be constructed on the property. In the Nov. 5, 2019 Election 77.49 percent of Sulphur Springs residents casting ballots voted to allow up to $200,000 per year in...
Man Accused Thursday Of Threatening His Mother In Jail Saturday For Violating Protective Order
A 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man ended up back in jail less than 24-hours after being released. He was accused early Saturday morning of violation bond and a protective order, issued after he allegedly threatened to bash his mother’s face in Thursday night. The 33-year-old was jailed Thursday night, March 26, after allegedly threatening to injury his mother at her residence. Based on the fact that the man had previously been...
Hopkins County Records –March 27, 2020
Applications for Marriage Licenses Samuel Patrick Bryant and Julie Theresa PenkavaThomas Allen Riehl Jr. and Amanda Lee SmithRobert Mitchell Alexander and Ashley-Marie GregoryDakota Griffin Graham and Rebecca Blake CarrollJeffrey Dwayne Wren and Mindy Renae Pogue Record books Land Deed Transactions Everett Van Jennings and Lacie Jennings to Everett Jennings No. 4 LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyEverett Jennings and Lacie Jennings to...
