Tuesday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes
With several inches of snow covering the ground and another wintry storm predicted, schools and organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include: Schools Sulphur Springs ISD will remain closed and remote instruction is canceled Tuesday-Friday, February 16- 19, due to power outages and dangerous weatherNorth Hopkins ISD is closing on-site class until at least mid-week. NHISD administrators will provide an update when classes will...
read moreMonday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes
With a dusting of snow covering icy roads and more snow and another wintry predicted, several organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include: Schools North Hopkins ISD is closing on-site class until further notice until at least mid-week. NHISD administrators will provide an update when classes will resume on-site. Remote learning will be provided online via Google Classroom to allow reinforcement of learning with minimum...
read moreMonday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes
With a dusting of snow covering icy roads and more snow and another wintry predicted, several organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include: Schools North Hopkins ISD is closing on-site class until further notice until at least mid-week. NHISD administrators will provide an update when classes will resume on-site. Remote learning will be provided online via Google Classroom to allow reinforcement of learning with minimum...
read moreDelays, Cancellations, Closings Schedule Changes Feb. 11-12 Due To Weather
With the weather still frigid and conditions in places still slick with ice schools and organizations have begun reporting delayed starts, cancellations and closings. At present, Yantis ISD is planning to hold school Friday with a normal start time, but will be out early checking road conditions as a precaution. Officials have asked those who are able to remain home until conditions improve. Below are organizations and schools that have reported some of those anticipated Feb. 11-12 schedule changes reported to KSST Thursday afternoon or...
read moreHicks: Digital Detox/ Mindful Living
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Digital Detox/ Mindful Living Today’s world is complicated, unpredictable, and stressful. Use of technology changes the way we approach our work and daily activities. The average person checks their phone several times a day. Time spent on digital devices has replaced our time spent on exercise, bonding, and creative activities such as playing an instrument, brain games, enjoying family meals, and...
read moreSSISD To Hold Public Hearings Feb. 8 Regarding Use Of Telemedicine Services, 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report
Sulphur Springs Independent School District will hold two public hearings Feb. 8 during the public forum portion of regular school board meeting. SSISD logo A public hearing on the 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report is slated to be conducted by Jason Evans, who oversees SSISD State & Federal Programs, during the 6 p.m. meeting. The TAPR is essentially the school district report card and is always one year behind as Texas Education Agency gathers and reviews material for the report. Typically, the hearing focuses on District...
read moreTax Aide for 2020 Tax Year
The AARP Tax Aide Program for 2021 has been a changing picture every day. The program will open on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Sulphur Springs Public Library. APPOINTMENTS only. Individuals must go by the library to make an appointment and pick up a package of forms. It is possible to call to make an appointment but we prefer they go by. We will start taking appointments Monday, Feb 15th. Do not call until the 15th. We will NOT be accepting walk ins due to Covid protocols we must follow. Large crowds will not be allowed. All must wear...
read moreHopkins County Chamber Connection: Look & Book, Ribbon Cuttings Slated In February
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here we are! We’ve landed in February, and the year is moving fast. I have a save the date for you. Please save the date for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, April 9. Let’s hope for beautiful weather and so much fun! Just a quick reminder … I wanted to let you all know that after five wonderful years here at the Chamber, I will be resigning my position in the middle of April. The Chamber is currently accepting applications for the President/ CEO position. A job...
read moreHicks: Make Every Bite Count
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Make Every Bite Count As an Extension educator, I try to take advantage of learning opportunities that come my way. Health/wellness, nutrition, and diabetes education are my main areas of focus. Recently, I sat in on a virtual seminar about the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The theme is, “Make every bite count.” ...
read moreCumby Coffee With Cops Planned January 30
The Cumby community is invited Saturday morning to Coffee With Cops. The informal meet and greet will be offered from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 30 in the Cumby City Council Chambers. Community members are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut, while supplies last, while getting to know the new Cumby Police Chief Jeff Hundley, appointed by Cumby City Council to serve as interim chief for the 6 months starting Jan. 12, when the council announced Paul Robertson would be moving from chief to lieutenant. “This is a great way for you to...
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