Chamber Connection – April 23, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The following are a few important notes from Governor Abbott’s recent press conference, which took place Friday, April 17: Some elective surgeries and procedures have resumed (such as diagnostic testing for cancer).State parks are now open with groups of less than five, and masks must be worn at all times.Schools are closed for the remainder of the year. TEA is...
New Lamar Primary Principal Named, 24 Other Staff Changes Approved
A new Lamar Primary principal has been named and two dozen additional staff recommendations were approved by Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees following an executive session of their meeting Monday night, April 20, via Zoom conferencing. SSISD logo In addition to to approving professional employment contracts for teachers, counselors, librarians and nurses, the school board approved 25 additional personnel changes: seven...
Governor, AG Issue Updated Guidance To Houses Of Worship
NEWS RELEASE AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued updated joint guidance regarding the effect of Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-16 on religious services conducted by congregations and houses of worship. The updated guidance to houses of worship recommends strategies to effectively slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) while serving their respective communities of faith. ...
SSISD Will Request Waivers From TEA For Teacher Appraisal, Instructional Days
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Micheal Lamb gave a brief COVID-19 update at Monday evening’s school board meeting. SSISD will request waivers from Texas Education Agency for missed instructional days and teacher appraisal requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SSISD Board of Trustees determined at the meeting. The SSISD Board of Trustees April 20 meeting was conducted via Zoom conference. SSISD COVID Update Lamb...
Garvis Randle “Randy” Anglin
Garvis Randle “Randy” Anglin passed away Sunday April19, 2020 in Tyler, Texas following a brief illness. Randy was born on February 26, 1951 in Sulphur Springs, Texas toGarvis and Joann Anglin. After graduating from Como-Pickton HighSchool, he joined the U. S Navy for two years during the Vietnam war.He was a life-long resident of Hopkins County and resided in the PineForest Community. Randy was instrumental in the forming of the...
Dinner Bell Menu for April 22, 2020
Alliance Bank is the Community Partner for April 22, 2020. We are still serving Dinner Bell from the covered driveway at the Northeast corner of First United Methodist Church as “Grab and Go” meals! MENU Chicken Pot Pie Italian Cut Green Beans (bacon infused) Marinated Vegetable Salad over chopped lettuce Buttered Biscuits Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping Dinner Bell is pleased to continue to offer meals during this...
Three Arrested On Assault Charges
Three were arrested on assault charges, including two accused of felony charges and one on a misdemeanor charge, according to sheriff’s reports. Kenneth Wayne Shaw (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Orsornio arrested Kenneth Wayne Shaw, 57, of Sulphur Springs at 12:11 am. April 21 on County Road 2320 on an assault of a family or household member that impeded breathing or circulation. Osornio responded...
Judith Ann Slatter
Judith Ann Slatter, age 74, of Brashear, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at Senior Suites Care and Rehab in Emory. Memorial will be held by family at a later date, when restrictions are lifted. Judith Ann Slatter was born on October 12, 1945, in Sturgeon Bay, WI, to the parentage of Clayton and Juanita Mann Gustafson. Judi married Larry Slatter on February 12, 1972 in Sault Ste Marie, MI. She worked as the secretary for Lawrence...
Linda Maria Kellum Jones
Private family graveside services for Linda Maria Kellum Jones, age 77, of Campbell, will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Greenview Cemetery with Pastor Pam Zolczer officiating. A come and go visitation will be held during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Linda passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville, TX. She was born...
Local Senior Citizen John Hug Turns 100 Years Old!
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Senior Citizens Center in Sulphur Springs, brought it to our attention that one of our Seniors recently celebrated his 100th birthday. As a centenarian, John was recognized by the President of the United States and by the Governor of the State of Texas! He also got lots of cards from friends. Congratulations, John!
