Volunteers Needed At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs
Mar28

Volunteers Needed At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 28, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in...

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Dr. Balkcom: Serving Hopkins County Has Been An Honor
Mar28

Dr. Balkcom: Serving Hopkins County Has Been An Honor

When honored Monday morning for decades of service as Local Health Authority for Hopkins County, Dr. Ichabod L. Balkcom IV said a heartfelt thank you, and noted simply that it has been his honor to serve. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom noted that Monday, March 28, 2022 was a “very special day for me and the Commissioners Court, really Hopkins County” because it was a time to honor Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV. Hopkins County...

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Free Virtual Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference To Be Held March 30-31, 2022
Mar26

Free Virtual Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference To Be Held March 30-31, 2022

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a free virtual conference on March 30-31 to raise awareness about brain injuries and educate health care providers across the state on treatment options. The 2022 Texas Brain Injury Awareness Month Conference, “Resiliency and Recovery: Bouncing Forward,” highlights the achievements of people living with a brain injury and provides education about brain injuries,...

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Fitness Court Offers Adults A Full Workout On Free Open-Air Equipment In Pacific Park
Mar26

Fitness Court Offers Adults A Full Workout On Free Open-Air Equipment In Pacific Park

Sulphur Springs officials and residents, Saputo and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs representatives, Chamber of Commerce members, and Cross Fit Sulphur Springs enthusiasts gathered late Friday morning for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new outdoor Fitness Court in Pacific Park. Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell during the March 25, 2022, grand opening noted that he’d previously...

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Official Grand Opening Of Outdoor Fitness Court- Newest Addition To Pacific Park – Is This Friday
Mar24

Official Grand Opening Of Outdoor Fitness Court- Newest Addition To Pacific Park – Is This Friday

The official grand opening of the newest quality of life addition at Pacific Park, a sleek, modern outdoor Fitness Court® with a supporting mobile app, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, in the park. The capital project is a featured part of an initiative launched by National Fitness Campaign (NFC), a nationwide consulting organization that partners with cities and schools to plan, build and fund healthy...

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March 23 Chamber Connection – Golf Tourney, Cornhole Tourney, Kids Kingdom Repairs Planned
Mar23

March 23 Chamber Connection – Golf Tourney, Cornhole Tourney, Kids Kingdom Repairs Planned

By Butch Burney There are morning tee times still available for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. There morning tee time is 8 a.m. Registration is $750 per team, and that includes three carts, 12 mulligans, six meals, range balls, company banner on hole...

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CHRISTUS – Upcoming Activities: Gala, Blood Drive Honoring Israel Lewis, Fitness Court Grand Opening
Mar22

CHRISTUS – Upcoming Activities: Gala, Blood Drive Honoring Israel Lewis, Fitness Court Grand Opening

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 22, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in...

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Boil Water Notice For Shady Grove #2 WSC Rescinded March 18
Mar18

Boil Water Notice For Shady Grove #2 WSC Rescinded March 18

On March 15, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Shady Grove #2 public water system, TX1120020, to issue a Boil Water Notice as a safety precaution to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The public...

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Alert: Medicare Phone Scam Attempted On Hopkins County Resident
Mar16

Alert: Medicare Phone Scam Attempted On Hopkins County Resident

A local resident reported a Medicare phone scam, and said while she did not fall prey to it, asked KSST to let others in the community know so no one will fall victim to it. The woman received a phone call Wednesday from someone claiming to be from the Medicare, Part B office. The caller claimed to be contacting her to schedule an annual “genetic testing.” That ,she said, was a red flag to her, even though the individual...

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Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC
Mar16

Boil Water Notice Issued March 15 For Shady Grove #2 WSC

Hopkins County, Texas – Due to reduced pressure and a water leak, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Shady Grove #2 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these...

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