The Role Of The Local Health Authority During COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local emergency management officials have referred to the local Local Health Authority in relation of positive patients. While many know that the LHA is involved during the COVID-19 pandemic, not everyone knows or understands the LHA’s role. The Local Health Authority is appointed by the county government to provide support services in the absence of a county health department. Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV...
Grill Raffle To Benefit Heart of Hope in Sulphur Springs
Heart of Hope is conducting its first ever Raffle. The success of this raffle will allow us to continue helping young women who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Heart of Hope offers them proof of pregnancy tests, sonograms, parenting lessons, and other assistance as needed and available. All their services are FREE. All this is available due to the community’s support. Here is what Heart of Hope is raffling off, a Pit Boss...
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell Has The Edge for High School and Middle Schoolers at SSMS Gym
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell, in her third year here, is conducting The Edge conditioning program and sports skills Mondays through Thursdays in the morning at the auxiliary gym at Sulphur Springs Middle School. The Edge got underway June 8. So far numbers have been light for high school players but 20 or more players are showing up for middle school sessions. Coach Tisdell says due to distancing and other restrictions...
Gervacio Bautista
Funeral mass for Gervacio Bautista, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Sardinas officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Gabriel Lozano, Ruben Blanco, Jaime Bautista, Miguel Ibanez, Ranulfo Ibanez, and Diego Aquino serving as pallbearers. There will be a come and go visitation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday,...
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Scheduled This Saturday In Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team officials announced another COVID-19 mobile testing scheduled this Saturday in Hopkins County. This will be the third mobile test collection offered in Sulphur Springs. Unlike the April and May mobile testing conducted by the National Guard, the June 20 test collection will not be conducted at Hopkins County Civic Center. Instead, Shannon Oaks Church, located at 1113 East Shannon Road, will...
Mosquito Control Spraying Slated June 18 In Cumby
Elections, Cleanup Dates, Audit, Utility Rates Addressed At Recent Cumby City Council Meetings The City of Cumby announced that a company will be mosquito control spraying in town Thursday evening, June 18. The city approved the mosquito control measures during their regular June board meeting, conducted zia Zoom. NR (Noble Resources) Pest The city was quoted an estimate of $120 from NR (Noble Resources) pest per treatment. The...
Bill Johnson
Graveside service for Bill Johnson, age 76, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Black Oak Cemetery on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Johnson passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2020 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab, Sulphur Springs. Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com With our...
Sulphur Springs Seniors Ctr. Plans Tentative Dates
The summer schedule at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center had these dates on the calendar, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Seniors Center at 150 MLK Drive has been closed to walk-ins or public gatherings since late March 2020. Director Karon Weatherman wants you to know about these upcoming summer events which are on the calendar through the Sr’s Center. It is hoped that they will be able to be held. Contact...
Brandon Whisenhunt
A memorial service for Brandon Whisenhunt, age 37, of Palestine, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be held at Backstory Brewery in Sulphur Springs, TX on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM. Honorary Pallbearers are Colton Golightly, Heston Golightly, Hayden Golightly, John David Moore, John Amy, Jason Fite, Jason Hardison, Matt Fogus, Brody Potts & Levi Baublet. Please wear a face mask & practice Social Distancing when at...
