SSPD Scam Alert: Beware Of Callers Threatening Warrants Or Jail If Money, Preloaded Gift Or Debit Cards Are Not Shipped
Police Recover $26,400 Of More Than $60,000 Taken As A Result of Phone Scams Sulphur Springs Police Department investigators warn residents to beware of callers threatening warrants or jail time if money or gift cards aren’t mailed or shipped immediately. Also, don’t send money if notified of a supposed prize award, such as a vehicle or large amount of money. Police emphasize these are scams, designed primarily to take...
State Securities Board: Beware Unregistered Online Platforms Offering “Investment Plans”
News Release – April 28, 2021 AUSTIN – The Texas State Securities Board is warning investors about unregistered online platforms defrauding the public through the sale of so-called “investment plans.” These investment plans often sound appealing – they tend to be tied to blockchain technology, artificial intelligence or foreign currency and promise guaranteed returns paid over very short terms. In many instances, however,...
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available At Cody Drug, April 28 Clinic At Hospital
109th COVID-19 Hopkins County Fatality Reported While the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Hopkins County continues to dwindle as more COVID-19 vaccines become available, the virus has not been eradicated in Hopkins County. Not only are people still contracting the virus, one additional Hopkins County resident’s death has been confirmed to be the result of COVID-19 — the 109th COVID-19 fatality reported for Hopkins...
Meal A Day Menu For April 26-30, 2021
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center has reopened, after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 precautions. The Meal A Day Menu for April 26-30, 2021, includes: Monday – Apricot Glazed Chicken, Rice, Candied Carrots, Broccoli and Cheese Tuesday – Rope Sausage, Navy Beans, Cornbread and Green Tomato RelishWednesday – Chicken Spaghetti, English Peas, Garlic Toast and SaladThursday – Soft Beef Tacos, Lettuce....
Cumby ISD Supt. Slaughter Visits With KSST About May 1 Bond Election
Shelly Slaughter is a 17-year employee of Cumby ISD, having also served as Elementary Principal and High School Principal On Tuesday April 20, 2021, Cumby ISD Superintendent Shelly Slaughter appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show regarding the 2021 Cumby School Bond Election. During the interview, Slaughter stated that anyone who pays Cumby school taxes and who is a registered voter is eligible to vote in the May 1 election. Or they...
Meal A Day Menu For April 19-23, 2021
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center has reopened, after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 precautions. The Meal A Day Menu for April 19-23, 2021, includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On A Bed of Rice, Oriental Vegetables and an Egg Roll.Wednesday – Tater Tot Casserole, Corn and Pinto Beans.Thursday – Chicken and Noodle Casserole,...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Has Open Spots April 28 For First Dose Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has open spots April 28 for the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The first shot will be administered Wednesday, April 28 and the second on Wednesday, May 19, at the hospital. “We do ask that you are able to attend both dates, so that we are able to be good stewards of our supply. These dates are unable to be changed due to the short-stability of the vaccine once...
Listen to the Phone Scam
Thieves, scams and con artists have been around since the beginning of time. Telephone based fraud really hit it’s stride in the 1980s. Internet based calling, Caller ID spoofing, and the dramatic price drop in acquiring a phone number has allowed thieves ramp up their efforts. “Call Centers” can now exist anywhere in the world, and contact people anywhere virtually free. Some seek personal information, credit cards...
Meal A Day Menu For April 12-16, 2021
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center reopens this week, after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 precautions. Thanks to all of the volunteers who continued to donate their time on weekdays to prepare and deliver meals to shut-in elderly and senior adults in the community during the closure. The Meal A Day Menu for April 12-16, 2021, includes: Monday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – April 6, 2021
Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report during the April 6, 2021 council meeting: April 06, 2021 TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT COVID-19 RESPONSE The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased since our last meeting with 141 active cases as of April 5th. There are zero patients in the COVID unit at the hospital as of...
