Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – August 2021
Marc Maxwell presented the following monthly city manager’s report to Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021: COVID-19 RESPONSE The number of active cases in Hopkins County increased dramatically since our last meeting with 117 active cases as of August 2nd. There are 17 patients in the covid unit at the hospital, up from 0 last month. GRAYS BUILDING The building is sufficiently completed...
Construction Of Senior Citizens Center Building Still On Hold
Construction of a new senior citizens center is still on hold, following Sulphur Springs City Council’s rejection Tuesday of the lone bid submitted for a pre-engineered metal building. The Grays Building continues to have aluminum panels in place of roll-up doors on the portion of the building facing the park. Senior Citizens Center In November 2020, the construction manager advisor for the project estimated the pre-engineered...
Meal A Day Menu For August 2-6, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Aug. 2-6, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day food preparation Monday – Beef Noodle Casserole, English Peas and Garlic toast Tuesday – Broccoli Chicken Divan on a bed of rice, pinto beans and corn Wednesday – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes,...
Meal A Day Menu For July 26-30, 2021
Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for July 26-30, 2021, includes: Monday – Poppy Seed Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Candied Carrots and Brussel SproutsTuesday – Cheeseburger Casserole, Corn, Stewed Squash and TomatoesWednesday – Beef Spaghetti,...
Meal A Day Menu For July 19-23, 2021
Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for July 19-23, 2021, includes: Monday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Frito Corn Chips and Cole SlawTuesday – Manager’s ChoiceWednesday – Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean...
Annual Fan Drive For Senior Citizens Launched
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center’s annual fan drive to benefit senior citizens in the Hopkins County community has been launches. “It is getting really HOT outside and people are in need of fans,” Senior Citizens Center Marketing and Program Director Karon Weatherman reported Wednesday, July 14, 2021. In fact, there have been so many senior adults in Hopkins County who are in need, that Weatherman has...
Of Interest to Senior Citizens; New Center, Upcoming Events, Walk to Remember
According to Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, following the completion and dedication of new H W Grays Building, the City crews turned their attention to the Oak Avenue building site for the new Seniors Center. Bidding was opened for the construction of a metal frame; however only one bid came in and it was higher than was expected. So, meanwhile, some more clearing has been done on the...
Meal A Day Menu For July 12-16, 2021
Meal-A-Day Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for July 12-16, 2021, includes: Monday – Chicken Spectacular, Candied Carrots and Pickled Beets.Tuesday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas and Cornbread Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a...
Independence Day Celebration A Big Hit
Following more than a year sans regular observances and events, the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration held appropriately on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs was a big hit. Many brought lawn chairs and blankets for family and friends to enjoy the military march, concert and fireworks. Others enjoyed their meals al fresco at downtown restaurants, soaking in the festive spirit and music performed by Northeast Texas Symphony...
Meal A Day Menu For June 28-July 2, 2021
Meal-A-Day volunteer Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for June 28-July 2, 2021, includes: Monday – Chicken Parmesan, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks Tuesday – Apricot Glazed Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Candied Carrots and Brussels Sprouts Wednesday – Cheesy Beef...
