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3 Jailed On Felony Assault Warrants
Jun24

3 Jailed On Felony Assault Warrants

At least 3 people were jailed from June 18-23 on felony assault warrants, including a man accused of assaulting a pregnant person. Another man was also arrested June 23 on a misdemeanor assault charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Felony Assault Arrests Garrett Chase Spigner (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Wade Sheets took Garrett Chase Spigner into custody at his Pickton residence at 4:30 p.m....

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Hospital District Board Approves Asbestos Mitigation Fees
Jun24

Hospital District Board Approves Asbestos Mitigation Fees

Hopkins County Hospital District Took action Tuesday evening on three items toward construction of a new EMS/Hospital District Building. Hospital Board members were also sworn in and officers selected at the 6 p.m. meeting June 23. Board Election Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors at the close of filing had only 4 candidates for 4 seats – Dr. Bill Dietze, Tim Kelty, Kristi Shultz and Chris Brown. Thus, the board was...

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Bringing Art to Downtown is Vision of a Local Resident
Jun24

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...

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Insurers Required To Cover Telemedicine Services At Same Rate As In-Person Visits Through September
Jun24

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...

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Larry Don Davis, Jr
Jun24

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

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Chamber Connection – June 25, 2020
Jun24

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...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News June 23, 2020
Jun23

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...

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Tax Rate Process, Federal Funding Discussed At June 22 SSISD Board Of Trustees Meeting
Jun23

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...

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Trustees Approved 24 Personnel Changes For SSISD
Jun23

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...

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The Edge for Boys Soccer Opens at The Prim
Jun23

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...

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