Bringing Art to Downtown is Vision of a Local Resident
Billie Ruth Standbridge, affectionately known as B.R, designed and built her lofty Main Street residence back in 2018 and included one retail business space within the plan. That space was soon occupied by Landers Creek Outfitters, 214 Main Street. Now, upon adjoining lots and in the final stages of completion at 218 Main stands a unique two-story residential/commercial complex with grounds, called ‘The Courtyard’. Billie...
Insurers Required To Cover Telemedicine Services At Same Rate As In-Person Visits Through September
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is extending a requirement that insurers cover telemedicine services, including mental health visits, at the same rate as in-person visits. An emergency rule in place since March helps doctors across Texas treat their patients and limit the spread of COVID-19, according to a TDI release. “This extension will help protect patients and our state’s health-care professionals while maintaining access...
Larry Don Davis, Jr
Graveside memorial service for Larry Don Davis, Jr., age 59, of Dallas Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M on July 11, 2020 at Brashear Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Davis passed away on June 19, 2020 in Dallas, TX. Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Larry Don Davis, Jr
Chamber Connection – June 25, 2020
By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We had a great time spending the day outside at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce 31st Annual Golf Tournament. The Catacon team made up of Jarred Pickett, Tanner Ragan, Chuck Vititow, Cade Stone, DanielRoper, and Robbie Russell took home the first-place net trophy. The Interstate Body Shop team made up of Chuck Sickles, Kelly Hair, Haden, Kason Sickles, Kip...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News June 23, 2020
Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 23, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Men’s Health Month June is National Men’s Health Month: What better time than now, than to schedule annual screenings such as a physical exam with your PCP, blood test and urinalysis, colorectal health, prostate, bone, and heart health. Whether you need to see a Family...
Tax Rate Process, Federal Funding Discussed At June 22 SSISD Board Of Trustees Meeting
School finance is complicated on a good day. Add in changes in legislation, “golden pennies” and a pandemic and the budget process becomes even challenging. That’s exactly what school officials are up against this year. A school financial advisor and assistant superintendent discussed with Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees the complexities of shaping the tax rate this year as federal funding available to help...
Trustees Approved 24 Personnel Changes For SSISD
Trustees approved 24 personnel changes for SSISD during a special board meeting/work session Monday evening. Overall, 5 resignations were accepted, 14 new employees hired and five job changes approved by the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees. Of those, 15 personnel changes directly impact the middle school campus. SSISD logo Adriana Barrientos resigned as an English as a second language aide, Jennifer...
The Edge for Boys Soccer Opens at The Prim
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton welcomed about 40 players to the first session of Wildcats Soccer Edge for Boys early Tuesday morning (June 23) at Gerald Prim Stadium. A planned session for girls was canceled Tuesday morning. Coach Upton said the boys were able to get some touches on the soccer ball while also doing skill work, and conditioning. He said he was just trying to get the guys back and moving. He noted they have been on...
Community Players ‘Parking Lot Sale’ a Good Start for Main St. Theater Repairs
Main Street Theater, 227 Main Street, home to the Community Players for over 30 years. Members of the Sulphur Springs Community Players invited the community to pitch in for a fundraising Parking Lot sale held to benefit Main Street Theater. The sale was held on Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20, 2020 at 1421 N. Hillcrest. Local residents brought lots of household furnishings, furniture and home decor items for the sale, and it was...
4 County Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Camp County With Crash, 2 Arrests
A 4 county vehicle pursuit concluded with a crash in Camp County and 2 arrests. One of the women in the vehicle was found to be wanted in Tarrant County on a robbery warrant, according to arrest reports. Cateria Mitchell The pursuit started in Hunt County according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reports. At 8:26 p.m. Hunt County Sheriff’s Investigator Kenneth Peters reportedly notified Hopkins County Sheriff’s...
