SSISD Suspends Normal Operations Through April 10
Trustees Pass Resolution Approving Wage Payments For SSISD Employees During Emergency Closure Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Wednesday evening made an important decision for their employees and announced a decision regarding regular school operations as well. The school board “approved a resolution for wage payments for SSISD employees during emergency school closing for the period of closure...
Uncharted Territory: Our Civic Leaders Make A Tough Decision
March 18th, 2020 By: Chad Young KSST applauds our civic leaders for the unprecedented move to place restrictions on “social gatherings” inside Hopkins County. The tough decision rested on our County Judge, Robert Newsom, who issued the declaration on March 18th, limiting social gatherings to 10. Newsom, as the most senior official in our county, issued the declaration after consulting with city, county, state and emergency...
Hopkins County Issues Emergency Declaration For Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 18th, 2020 Robert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge, issues an emergency declaration for the citizens of Hopkins County. This Declaration issues a State Of Disaster for the county. This will last for seven days unless extended, as it will be evaluated by county commissioners as soon as Monday, March 23rd. Events in Hopkins County will now be limited to have no more than 10 people in a social gathering. This undoubtedly will affect a...
Signs Are Up For Takeout Together – Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants
The launch of “Takeout Together” was announced Tuesday. This will allow local restaurants in Sulphur Springs to continue to serve patrons curbside until the coronavirus concern has passed. Sulphur Springs City Hall “We will be designating certain parking spaces, specifically downtown where they have shared parking, for that purpose and no other purpose. So people can show up, the restaurant staff will bring their...
SSISD Tax Office Closed; Other Payment Options Available
Sulphur Springs ISD Tax Office is closed at this time due to the COVID-19 concerns. However, there are other options for taxpayers who need to make a payment. See the SSISD post below:
Tira News for March 18, 2020
Tira Community Center Closed, Food Pantry Stocked By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met at the Community Center on Monday, March 16. The group discussed upkeep of the building and grounds. The Council considered adding storage for pantry items and will be discussing this more at the next quarterly meeting on June 1. Janie Lewis gave a report on the Community Center rentals. As of March 18, 2020, the Community Center is closed for...
Miller Grove ISD Will Be Closed Through March 27; Schedule Pick Up Is Saturday
Parents Need To complete Home Technology Survey on MGISD Website ASAP Miller Grove ISD will be closed another week, through March 27, with online learning beginning Monday, March 23. The situation will be evaluated every two weeks after that, school officials announced on the school website Wednesday evening. Miller Grove ISD Hornet Updates from the Centers from Disease Control, local and state officials were cited as factors in the...
Redneck Bar & Grill Faces Health Crisis Head-On
Redneck is now offering and encouraging curbside pick-up as well as delivery options. Zane Darling, owner of Redneck Bar & Grill on Main St in downtown Sulphur Springs, is never one to shy away from a challenge. He freely admits though that the current health crisis is worrisome not only to his employees, but his customers as well, many that eat at his establishment several times a week. “We think of our employees and...
COVID-19: Cumby City Facilities Closed To The Public
The City of Cumby has closed all city facilities to the public in response to the continued threat of COVID-19. Bills may be paid online, by phone or dropped in the designated dropbox outside of City Hall, according to a notice posted by Cumby Mayor Doug Simmerman. The Easter Egg hunt scheduled in Cumby on April 4 has been canceled as a precaution as well.
15 Days To Slow The Spread
March 18th, 2020 Although there have been NO postitive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hopkins County, local and state officials are encouraging residents to follow the guidelines set out by the federal government. These guidelines called “15 Days To Slow The Spread” are as follows: Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities.If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your...
