Avoid the Flu This Season: Tips from Infection Control at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs
Ben Pegues is an RN at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital and works daily in the Infection Control department of the hospital. Not a bedside nurse, Ben and his colleagues in Infection Control are a team on the lookout for infection in every department of the hospital, from surgeries to ICU and of course, with infectious diseases like the Flu. During a KSST Morning Show interview, Ben gave some insight into where we stand locally this...
“Shawls of Love” Volunteers Filling Local Need During American Heart Month
‘Shawls of Love’ volunteers from Sulphur Springs have joined the American Heart Association in connection with The Children’s Heart Foundation to celebrate American Heart Month by knitting and crocheting red hats for babies born in February at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. The crochet group meets monthly at the Sulphur Springs Seniors Center, and members also work on their projects at home and during their own...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Continuing Education
ADULT EDUCATION Small Business Development Center Counselor/instructor Jim Struwe assists students in a level 1 Quickbooks continuing education course in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center computer classroom. The students include, from top, Justin Lopez, Chuck Superville, Maria Yanez and Alondra Ledesma. For information about other classes, call 903-885-1232.
Cumby Robotics Team Qualifies for 2019 VEX State and National Competitions
Team member Kadden Cota explains the playing field and actions that the robots perform According to Ms. Lee Gifford, Robotics coach at Cumby ISD, the award-winning Cumby team will be going to State and National VEX Robotics meets during the Spring of 2019, hoping once again to qualify for the World title. The team earned the right to advance during a meet on Saturday January 26 where 20 teams competed to qualify for only two available...
Dinner Bell Menu For January 30, 2019
Dinner Bell January 30, 2019 Community Partner: Lions Club of Sulphur Springs Menu: Can you believe one month of 2019 is almost complete? Cool weather says warm food and what is warmer than a Mexican influenced meal? King Ranch ChickenPinto BeansMexican RiceMexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Ranch DressingWarm Tortillas and ButterSopapilla Cheesecake Pineapple Yogurt Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time...
California Man Arrested Locally for Possession of Illegal Drugs
Stopped on I-30 for speeding by DPS, Keith Anthony Powell, 34, of El Cajon, California, was wanted on a warrant out of California. Asked about illegal contraband in the vehicle, Powell said he did have illegal drugs and gave consent to search. Powell was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group l more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, Possession of Controlled Substances Penalty Group 2A, more than 4oz but less...
Two San Juan Men Arrested in Hopkins County
Multiple signs of nervousness, deception, and conflicts in stories led to the arrest to two San Juan, Texas men for Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 400-grams. When stopped by a Hopkins County Interdiction Officer, the two were driving a 2011 Sonata Hyundai with an after-market compartment located in the trunk of the vehicle. The compartment was controlled by an electronic actuator. Five bundles...
Hopkins County Commissioners Meet Monday January 28, 2019
Hopkins County Commissioners Court meets in regular session Monday, January 28, 2019 at 9 am. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom on the first floor of the county courthouse, 118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs. Their agenda includes: I. Invocation II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Indicts 69 in January
January 25, 2019 – A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 69 indictments in January, 2019. Those indicted who have been arrested include: Daniel Lee Baxter was indicted for Injury Child/Elderly Disable with Intent Bodily Injury Janie Lynn Perez was indicted for Improper Relationship Between Educator/Student . In a press release from the office of North Hopkins ISD Superintendent Darin Jolly the district announced that a now...
