President Urges All Americans To Avoid Gatherings Of 10 Or More
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic situation is changing rapidly, with several states and now the city of Dallas shutting down theaters, gyms and bars. Restaurants in Dallas are now take out and delivery only. These latest changes come after President Trump encouraged all Americans to avoid social contact, including avoiding gatherings of 10 or more. The President released a list of guidelines for “15 days to slow the...
SSHS Student Advances To State In Theatrical Design Contest
AllieGrace Woodard advanced to State in UIL Theatrical Design, marking her second year to do so, according to Lesha Woodard, Director of Theatre at Sulphur Springs High School. This year’s Theatrical Design Contest concentrated on creating sustainable, time-traveling designs for Pedro Calderon De La Barca’s “Life is a Dream.” AllieGrace’s advancing hair and makeup entry featured Rachel Bramlett, Chase...
HHS: Only Essential Visitors Will Be Granted Access To Texas Hospitals
AUSTIN – To protect vulnerable hospital patients from COVID-19, Texas Health and Human Services has issued updated, expanded guidance to hospitals that now includes granting access only to essential visitors such as medical professionals and authorized caregivers acting specifically on a patient’s behalf. “At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott and effective immediately, we are requiring hospitals to prevent non-essential visitors...
What To Do About Those Pesky Mosquitoes Lingering In Standing Water
By Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR 1200B Houston Street Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 903-885-3443 As we move along into our warmer days, a concern with recent rain is the accumulation of standing water. Concerns about mosquito-borne diseases this spring are prompting many of us to learn what to do to reduce the chances of mosquito bites in our own backyards and gardens. Fortunately, there are...
HHS Monitors COVID-19, Provides New Guidance to Child Care Facilities
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services is providing updated guidance to the almost 17,000 regulated child care operations throughout the state – including new screening requirements for staff and visitors – as the agency continues to closely monitor the evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “Protecting the health and safety of children in the settings we regulate is paramount,” said David Kostroun, HHS Deputy Executive...
Casino In Hot Springs Closes For 2 Weeks, Horse Racing Continues
Oaklawn, a popular destination in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is closing their Casino for two weeks in respone to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The horse racing track will remain in operation, but will run races without on-site specatators Of course, some wagering will be possible on these races via online betting. No word on exactly how many people it takes to run the races and how they will keep a safe distance from one another....
John Carl George
John Carl George, age 91, or Emory passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 14, 2020. Mr. George was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on June 12, 1928, to the parentage of Harmon and Marie Hazelrigg George. During his working career Mr. George was employed with L-3 Communications in Greenville. He worked as an electronic specialist. He got to see the world while employed there as they sent him to many different countries to work....
Saltillo ISD Working To Help Families Meet Students’ Needs
Saltillo ISD is working with student families to identify any needs students may have. If a family needs assistance and has not been contacted, that family can call the main office of Saltillo ISD. Saltillo ISD is monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and will send out announcements as soon as available, via, iris telephone alerts, social media and the team app, according to school officials.
COVID-19: Hopkins County Community Chest Food Pantry
Effective March 17th, the Hopkins County Community Chest Food Pantry will continue to service clients but due to the increased attention to COVID-19, processes have changed to protect staff and clients. Hours and days of operation are the same with the exception of the Friday Produce Day which is suspended. Food pantry hours are unchanged and the A/B cycles will continue. A drive-in is established where clients drive in front of the...
Hopkins County Officials Are In Daily Contact With State Health Officials
Hopkins County Commissioners and Emergency Management officials, during a commissioners work session Monday, reported steps are being taken in Hopkins County related to novel coronalvirus. Hopkins County Courthouse Local emergency managements officials are in daily contact, often multiple times daily, with the Department of State Health Services epidemiologist by phone as well as with and the Texas Division of Emergency Management...
