May 1, 2020 Re-opening Guidelines for the Sulphur Springs Public Library
HOURS FOR MAYMonday through Friday 10-6Regular opening MTWF 9-6, Thursdays 11-8 and Saturday 9-1 willresume in June RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTEIf you feel sick or are sneezing or coughing, for the consideration,comfort and safety of all, please stay home. BOOKSCurbside Service is extended through MayLimit of 10 books per card at checkout (or 20 per family)Books must be returned at the book drop on the side of the building COMPUTERS8...
5th COVID-19 Case Reported In Hopkins County
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team Friday afternoon reported Hopkins County has another positive case of coronavirus confirmed by the state, marking the fifth case of COVID-19 reported in Hopkins County. Positive COVID-19 test This is the first notification of a new case since April 4. The four other individuals who were confirmed by lab testing through the state to have COVID-19 have already recovered. The case they were...
TAMUC Alumni On The Front Lines Of COVID-19 Pandemic
COMMERCE, TEXAS— While the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways, former Texas A&M University-Commerce public health students are helping their communities on the front lines and gaining first-hand experience in their fields. Edward Monroy is a 2019 graduate from Fort Worth, Texas, who received his degree in public health at A&M-Commerce. He began his graduate studies at the University of North Texas Health...
4 Sentenced On Felony Charges In District Court
In Zoom streamed court hearings, 4 were sentenced on felony charges Thursday afternoon in the 8th Judicial District Court. Three men were assessed jail time and a woman’s probation was modified, as a result of plea agreements. For each, the judge was located in the district court building on Rosemont Street, which is now open with COVID-19 measures in place for visitors to view proceedings in accordance with guidelines...
COVID-19 Mobile Test Collection Sites In Texas
COVID-19 mobile test collection was conducted free Thursday at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center as well as at Cooper Elementary School. A map of current and upcoming COVID-19 mobile, drive-thru and walk-in testing sites throughout Texas (like the one above) can be viewed at covidtest.tdem.texas.gov. Anyone who registered either online or by phone could drive up to have a sample taken by swab. Thursday at 12:30 p.m. the mobile test...
What’s In A Name: Heirloom, Hybrids And GMOs?
By Phyllis Kitten, Hopkins County Master Gardener When it comes to understanding and distinguishing the difference between heirloom plants, the lines may be a bit blurry to the home gardener. Heirloom Plants If you’re part of the baby boomer generation, your grandparents, and probably your parents grew heirloom vegetables almost exclusively. Most heirloom seeds have been handed down from generation to generation — most regions of the...
Mike Patterson
Private graveside service for Mike Patterson age 68, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Posey Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, TX on May 02, 2020. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Patterson, Sr. passed away at his residence in Sulphur Springs, TX. Mike Patterson, Sr. was born on October 31, 1951 in Sulphur Springs to J.H. and Bobbie LaJoy Patterson. He married Sherrill Patterson on July 15, 1977. He proudly served the US Navy and...
Lavenia Mobley
Private funeral service for Lavenia Mobley, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darel Roach officiating. Interment will take place at Ridgeway Cemetery with Tommy Mobley, Eric Jackson, Bryan Holt, Billy Logsdon, Mason Virgel, Richard Holt and Russell Melton serving as pallbearers and Dean Mobley, Glenn Mobley, Billy Scott, and Doug Doss as honorary...
Kellena Hambrick
Private graveside service for Kellena Hambrick age 90, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Shooks Chapel in Sulphur Springs, TX on Friday May 01, 2020. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Hambrick passed away at her residence in Sulphur Springs, TX. Kellena was born on February 26, 1930 in Bethel Springs, TN to Dennis Wells and Clarissa Anne Reynolds. She married GB Hambrick in Biggers, AR on March 1, 1947. She was the proud owner...
SSHS Seniors, Parents Receive Graduation Update
Sulphur Springs High School Principal Derek Driver and sponsor Mylissa Bailey Wednesday night held a Facebook live event on the SSHS Student Council Facebook Page to provide additional information for seniors and parents regarding graduation and end of the year information. While an honors breakfast and awards program are not possible this year, SSHS seniors will receive scholarship and honors recognition at graduation. SSSH seniors...
