Ecstasy Pill Located During Early Morning Traffic Stop
An ecstasy pill located during an early morning traffic stop resulted in one felony arrest, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas Whaley stopped De Shaun Keith Denmark for speeding in a Jeep Liberty at 1:45 a.m. March 4 on Gilmer Street. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, a reddish pink pill later identified as Ecstasy weighing less than one gram was located, Whaley alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, the 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested at 2:28 a.m. for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, the pill found during the early morning traffic stop. Denmark remained in Hopkins County jail late Thursday morning, March 4, on the felony charge; his bond was set at $2,000 on the charge, according to arrest and jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
‘Recognition for Accomplishments Presented to Judy Moore, Retiring Director of Hopkins County Community Chest
In 2009, following three decades of military service, Judy Moore came on board the Hopkins County Community Chest as Director. Since that time, Moore has implemented needed changes a little at a time as the county’s population has grown and the community has evolved. Through constant networking and seeking avenues to expand services, Moore’s diligent and untiring work has brought the non-profit agency into a new era of providing assistance to persons in need, from residents of the city of Sulphur Springs tp those residing in the far flung communities of Hopkins County. On March 3, 2021, a proclamation by the Sulphur Springs City Council noting her accomplishments was presented by Mayor John Sellers and council members present in the Council chambers to Moore for her record of excellent service. Following her retirement, Moore plans to relocate to San Antonio, the city where she began her military career.
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF JUDY MOORE
WHEREAS, Judy Moore has many amazing accomplishments and we really do not want to lose
her to San Antonio, Texas, but we know she will be incredible wherever she is located; and
WHEREAS, she introduced the Shopping Program where clients were able to come in and
select foods that suited their family and individual needs; and
WHEREAS, she introduced produce into the program and included the PAN Program for
seniors to allow them to get additional food aside from their normal distribution; and
WHEREAS, she partnered with TXU, FEC and Reliant to provide managed funds to the
Community Chest to assist with clients bills without depleting the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, she created the “Reach Out” program so clients without the ability to travel to the
foodbank could meet monthly to receive food close to their homes; and
WHEREAS, Judy was responsible for creating a database for clients so services could be
maintained and updated with every visit to ensure fairness and consistency; and
WHEREAS, she partnered with NTFB and the local schools to facilitate a program for students
to receive additional meals to take home if they were struggling with hunger; and
WHEREAS, she partnered with local schools, businesses, and organizations every year to
facilitate multiple food drives and partnered with local churches to facilitate the Thanksgiving
boxes with over a thousand given out last year; and
WHEREAS, she partnered with MET to provide employment for seniors looking to get back in
the workforce and with MHMR to provide employment for clients; and
WHEREAS, she has provided free Notary services, partnered with local businesses to provide
vouchers for clients in need of services, remodeled their facility by partnering with Lowe’s,
worked yearly with United Way, started the yearly Health Fair, and made sure the community
was aware of the program they offered.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN A. SELLERS, Mayor of the City of Sulphur Springs do
hereby deem it an honor to recognize Judy Moore for all of her accomplishments.
It is so proclaimed this the 2 nd day of March 2021.
John A. Sellers, Mayor
KSST’s Channel 18 TV held an enlightening interview with Judy Moore about her career prior to serving as Director of Community Chest in Sulphur Springs, and the military and civilian trainings which have uniquely equipped her to make a difference here. She hates to leave Sulphur Springs, because for one thing, she has lived here longer than anywhere else she’s ever lived! But her adult life has been spent on the move, thus she looks forward to the next phase of her life back in San Antonio. The link below will take you to the interview.
City Manager’s Report – March 2, 2021
Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report on during the March 2, 2021 council meeting:
COVID-19 RESPONSE
The number of active cases in Hopkins County increased 31 % since our last meeting with a total of 157 active cases as of February 01, 2021. This follows 2 months of declining active cases. It does seem though that the state is not as timely in deducting resolved cases as it is in reporting new cases. Every now and then the number will suddenly drop by 70 or 80 cases, so I am not very confident in the number of total active cases reported by the state. I am confident in the number of persons reported in the COVID unit at the hospital which stands at 10 today as compared to 14 last month, another decline.
As a part of the City’s response to COVID-19 the City suspended the practice of cutting off water service for non-payment. Some of the balances are growing quite high. The total arrearage is $182,628 with 730 accounts (10.88 % of all accounts) in arrears. Total active COVID cases did not decline again this month, so I am not proposing any catch-up program, but I likely will in April.
GRAYS BUILDING
The framing and the plumbing top-out is finished. Electrical rough-in is nearly complete. HVAC is being installed now. The roofer will be onsite this week. Insulation will be installed next week. Brick and sheetrock won’t be far behind.
SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Construction drawings are still being prepared by REES Associates. We have hired Tandem Consulting to oversee the construction just like the Grays Building.
WOODLAWN STREET
The Capital Construction Division has completed their work on the project. Texana Land and Asphalt will cement-stabilize the road base tomorrow and they will pave the street with asphalt early next week.
SAPUTO SEWER MAIN
Materials have been ordered, but weather has delayed the start of this project. This $750,000 sewer project is funded entirely by a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The new main will supplement an older undersized main. The path of the new
main begins at Saputo and continues under the interstate. It then continues South for 3,500 feet before connecting to an
existing trunk line. The new main has a 15-inch diameter. This grant is made possible because of a $50 million plant upgrade at Saputo and their cooperation with the Texas Department of Agriculture. Without their cooperation this project would not have been possible.
COLLEGE STREET
This will be the next project after the Saputo Sewer Line Project.
The concrete crushing operation that will provide much of the road base for College Street is underway. They have already crushed about 15,000 tons of concrete.
CLAIMS
We had one minor workers compensation claim in February, but we did not have any liability claims.
We did submit two insurance claims of our own in February. One was for damage caused by a motorist who struck one of our utility trucks. The other claim was the result of a dump truck rolling over while it was being towed. Both claims have been submitted to their respective insurance companies.
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Finance Director Lesa Smith will present a report of revenues and expenditures.
MISCELLANEOUS
Elsewhere around the city, employees:
- Fixed multiple water leaks in city buildings and replaced various public restroom fixtures as a result of the freeze.
- Prepared athletic fields for youth league season.
- Served 2,237 meal-a-day meals.
- Repaired ramp lights at the airport.
- Tested warning sirens, and are making repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on numerous apparatuses at the water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant.
- Treated wastewater effluent to a daily average total suspended solids count of 0.49 mg/L.
- Repaired 15 water breaks.
- Replaced 7 water meters.
- Unstopped 23 sewer mains.
- Repaired 8 sewer mains.
- Washed 75,000 feet of sewer mains.
- Treated 140 million gallons of potable water.
- Responded to 105 animal control calls while achieving a 78% adoption rate.
- Made 2 felony arrests in the special crimes unit.
- Responded to 40 accidents, wrote 311 citations, recorded 39 offences and made 34 arrests in the patrol division.
- Checked out 2,061 items at the library plus 684 eBooks.
- Conducted 19 building inspections, 8 electrical inspections, 12 plumbing inspections, 1 mechanical inspection and issued 8 building permits.
- Responded to 335 fire/rescue calls including 5 structure fires, 6 grass fires and 2 vehicle fires.
- Made 11 major street repairs following utility repairs.
- Repaired 262 potholes.
- Replaced 9 stop signs and 4 street signs.
- Cast salt and sand on city streets.
Four Arrested On Felony Warrants
Local authorities arrested four people on felony warrants in the last three days, according to arrest reports.
Mile Marker 120 Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nick Marney stopped a white and gold Lexus ES300 at just before 11 p.m. March 1 on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120 for defective license plate lights.
A records check showed showed why Mark Dale Schunatz likely appeared nervous toward officers: the 46-year-old Caddo Mills man was wanted in Rockwall County on a felony warrant for theft of property valued at less than $2,500, with two or more previous convictions, which enhance the charge to a felony offense, according to arrest reports.
Schunatz, who is also known by Mark Dale Schunate, remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday. Bond on the charge was set at $5,000, according to jail reports. A deputy Wilson was credited with assisting.
Winnsboro Arrest
Erin Michelle Martell was arrested by Winnsboro Police. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted. HCSO Sgt. Todd Evans traveled to the County line and took custody of the 31-year-old woman at 4:17 p.m. March 2. Evans transported the Winnsboro woman to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked at 5:30 p.m. on the warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for an abandoning or endangering of a child-criminal negligence charge, according to arrest reports.
Martell remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, March 3, on the charge.
Martell was first arrested on a criminal negligence warrant on Oct. 30, 2017, and remained in jail until Nov. 22, 2017. She was booked into jail again on Sept. 25, 2019 and remained in custody until Oct. 30, 2019, according to jail reports.
Dallas County Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office personnel were advised a 35-year-old Lancaster woman has been arrested and was being held in Dallas County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Dallas and took custody of Danna Marie Rebolloso at 1:09 p.m. March 2 and transported her to Hopkins County jail.
The Dallas County resident remained Wednesday, March 3, on the engaging in organized criminal activity warrant. Bond was set at $100,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Mile Marker 118 Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams stopped a Freightliner tractor trailer a 12:20 p.m. March 1 on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 118 after dispatchers confirmed the trailer was confirmed as stolen.
The driver, identified in arrest reports as Ladarius Donnell Gatson, was determined to be wanted in Denton County on an indictment for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The 40-year-old McKinney man was arrested on the charge and the tractor truck was impounded. Gatson remained in Hopkins County jail until March 2; bond on the charge was set at $10,000, according to jail reports. Officer Nick Floyd was credited with assisting with the case.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
6 Jailed On Possession Charges
At least 6 people have been jail on possession charges this week, three as a result of traffic stops and three on warrants, according to arrest reports.
Gilmer Street Traffic Stop
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Francisco Castro stopped a black Honda about 8:20 p.m. Monday, March 1 for a traffic violation. The driver reportedly showed nervous tendencies. A search of the car allegedly revealed two small bags containing a clear substance that later field-tested positive for methamphetamine.
When neither 35-year-old Elizabeth Louise Willis nor 41-year-old Orenthal Clifton Brown claimed ownership of the contraband, both Sulphur Springs residents were arrested for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, Castro noted in arrest reports. Cpl. Chris Rosamond assisted with the traffic stop and arrests.
Brown, who is also known by Orenthia Clifton Brown, and Willis, who is also known by Elizabeth Lousie Willis and Elizabeth Matheny, remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, March 3, in lieu of $10,000 bond on the third-degree felony controlled substance possession charge, according to jail reports.
FM 2081 Traffic Stop
Sheriff’s deputies stopped a red Nissan Frontier around 9:50 p.m. Monday, March 1 on FM 2081 at the Hopkins-Rains County line for a traffic violation. The driver reported began speaking rapidly and wouldn’t make eye contact with the deputy who contacted him.
When the 29-year-old man refused to let him search the truck, another deputy responded with his canine partner. The police dog gave a positive alert on the vehicle, inside which deputies allegedly located a scale and suspected marijuana.
The Sulphur Springs man was arrested on a possession of drug paraphernalia charge, according to arrest reports. The 29-year-old was released from Hopkins County jail Tuesday, March 2, on the misdemeanor charge, according to jail reports.
Rains County Arrest
Shanna Kay Segleski was arrested in Rains County on a Hopkins County warrant. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to the Hopkins-Rains line and took custody of the 42-year-old around 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The Yantis woman was transported to Hopkins County jail and booked for surety off bond on a Jan. 3, 2021 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
HCSO Sgt. Richard Greer stopped Segleski in January for driving a Nissan Rogue in excess of 100 miles per hour on I-30 east. She was notably agitated and appeared to the deputy to be under the influence of a narcotic. She was allegedly evasive when talking with the deputy, claiming she was speeding because she needed to urinate.
A search of the SUV allegedly yielded a lock box with a bag with suspected methamphetamine and a couple of baggies with what appeared to the officer based on his decades of experience in law enforcement to be marijuana or hashish and numerous items of drug paraphernalia, Greer noted in Segleski’s Jan. 3 arrest report.
Segleski remained in Hopkins County jail until her release on Jan. 23 on a $5,000 bond on the controlled substance charge. She was still in jail at lunch time Wednesday on the surety off bond warrant, according to jail reports.
Ohio Arrest
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Greene County jail in Ohio, took custody of Rodney B. Schneider around 3 a.m. March 1, 2021, and transported the 55-year-old Fairborn, Ohio man to Hopkins County jail.
Schneider was booked into Hopkins County jail at 4:04 p.m. March 1 on a surety off bond on a possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Schneider was originally arrested on the controlled substance charge on March 16, 2020, after police found suspected crystal methamphetamine and a white powder-like substance that tested positive for heroin during a search of the vehicle while investigating a report of suspicious activity in a gas station parking lot around 8:35 a.m. The Ohio man was released from custody on a $50,000 bond on March 27, 2020, according to jail reports.
He was indicted in December 2020 on the controlled substance charge, according to court records.
Schneider remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, for surety off bond on the March 2020 controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Arrest
Timmy Dean Scott, who is also known by Jimmy Gene Scott, was booked into Hopkins County jail Tuesday, March 2, 2021, for violation of probation on a 2019 possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge and on a violation of parole warrant, according to arrest and jail reports.
The 58-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed early Thanksgiving morning 2019 on the possession of controlled substance charge, after claiming suspected marijuana, methamphetamine, pills and drug paraphernalia found in the vehicle he was traveling in during a State Highway 19 traffic stop conducted by sheriff’s deputies, according to the November 2019 arrest reports.
Scott was sentenced in May 2020 to 10 years of deferred adjudication probation on the November 28, 2019 possession of a controlled substance charge. He was also required to spend 180 days in jail and complete a drug rehabilitation program as a condition of probation, according to the District Attorney’s Office and court reports. He was remained in Hopkins County jail until his release on Nov. 23, 2020 on probation, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Jason Lavender came into contact with Scott Tuesday afternoon, March 2. Dispatchers advised Scott was wanted on a motion to proceed with adjudication of guilt on the controlled substance charge, so he took the 58-year-old into custody and escorted him into jail for booking, according to arrest reports. Scott was held Wednesday on the charges, according to arrest reports.
Sulphur Springs Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit investigators served a 20-year-old Sulphur Springs man with a warrant for his arrest around 3:40 p.m. March 2 at his residence. The man was transported to jail on a possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana warrant, according to arrest reports.
He was was released from jail Wednesday on a $1,000 bond on the Class B misdemeanor charge, marking the second time he’s been booked into Hopkins County jail on a marijuana possession charge. The 20-year-old was also jailed Nov. 9, 2020 on a possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone; he was released the next day on a $1,000 bond, according to jail reports.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Wildcats Golfer Kip Childress is Headed to ETBU to Play Golf
Wildcats’ golfer Kip Childress, a four year member of the varsity, signed a letter of intent Wednesday to attend East Texas Baptist University and play golf. Childress is the son of Kris and Lisa Childress. The signing event was well attended by Childress’ family and friends at the SSHS Multipurpose Building.
Childress says he and ETBU found each other through the NCSA (Next College Student Athlete) recruiting network. He says ETBU made the recruiting process easy. Childress says he toured the college campus in Marshall a couple of months ago. He says ETBU has been watching his tournament scores this season. Childress says ETBU likes his potential. He says he feels he needs to work on his iron shots and on consistently hitting the ball well to play at the next level.
Wildcats Golf Coach Jeremy DeLorge says he is happy and ecstatic about the signing. He says ETBU has an amazing coach and a good program. He predicts Childress will tear it up in college. Coach DeLorge says Childress keeps his nose to the grindstone. He says he has seen Childress improve during the two years he has been head coach.
Coach DeLorge says Kip’s drives are going further and all aspects of his game have gotten better. He says he likes the due diligence Childress used in the recruiting process.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Girls’ Regional Powerlifting and Sulphur Springs Tennis Tournament on Wednesday Game Day
The Lady Cats have eight lifters who have qualified for the Regional Powerlifting Meet at Whitehouse Wednesday, Mar. 3. The meet gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Lady Cats qualifiers include seniors Czehela Moya and Trinity Sickles in the 97 pound weight class, senior Kenia Herrera in the 123 pound weight class, junior Addyson Lamb in the 132 pound weight class, senior Rorie Young in the 148 pound weight class, sophomore Markida Hood in the 198 pound weight class, freshman Reese Offutt in the 259 pound weight class and freshman Machelle Allen in the 259+ weight class. Top lifters qualify for the State Meet on March 20 in Corpus Christi.
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said he moved the annual Sulphur Springs Tournament from this Friday to Wednesday (March 3) due to expected rain on Friday. Several teams will be coming to Sulphur Springs to participate. Coach Martinez said the Sulphur Springs JV Meet held Tuesday attracted a whole bunch of teams and players to the Wildcat Tennis Center.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
TEA Releases Updated Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Operational Restrictions – Including Use Of Masks At Schools
Before students and school district personnel get too excited about Executive Order GA-34 issued Tuesday which lifts the mask mandate and operational restrictions in Texas starting March 10, they will want to note that GA-34 provides TEA with the legal authority to publish requirements for the operation of public school systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. TEA Wednesday afternoon, March 3, updated the “School Year 2020-2021 Public Health Planning Guidance,” providing 12 pages of guidance that place the responsibility for developing a COVID-19 plan with school systems, including use of masks at school.
“Under this updated guidance, a public school system’s current practices on masks may continue unchanged. Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy,” TEA stated in a March 3 news release.
TEA is recommending that public school systems consult with their local public health authorities and local legal counsel before making final decisions regarding the implementation of the guidance, which addresses on campus and virtual instruction; administrative activities by teachers, staff, or students that occur on school campuses or virtually; non-UIL extracurricular sports and activities; any other activities that teachers, staff, or students must complete that cannot be accomplished virtually; and visits by parents and the general public.
After-school providers and other programs that operate in conjunction with school campuses are recommended to follow TEA’s guidance in coordination with the campuses they serve.
The plan for on-campus activities and instruction “should be developed in consultation with teachers, staff, and parents to ensure the plan provides for the safety of teachers, staff, and students. Neither this summary document nor any local school systems’ reopening plans are subject to approval by any government entity,” the TEA guidance notes.
TEA still recommends following the CDC’s amended guidance, issued Dec. 2, 2020, regarding stay-at-home periods for those who have come in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Those in “close contact” should stay home for 10 days after exposure without a COVID-19 test or stay home 7 days after close contact with a negative COVID-19 test result.
"The CDC has also advised that critical infrastructure services—which includes schools—may
permit close contact staff members who are asymptomatic to continue to work in select instances
when it is necessary to preserve school operations. Per the CDC, this option should be used only in
limited circumstances. When using this option, school systems may consider adding additional
protocols to increase monitoring for these individuals, which might include the use of COVID-19 tests
(e.g., on Day 3 and/or Day 7 after the close contact exposure)," the TEA document stated
TEA notes that evidence suggests COVID-19 isn’t easily spread on surfaces, so increased cleaning practices may not help reduce the spread of it, so campuses can use more frequent cleaning practices by janitorial staff, if they choose to do so.
The guidelines for use of masks at schools and school activities in the TEA document are as follows:
Click here to view the full 12-page Public Health Guidance issued by TEA
DHHS: Child Care Workers, School Personnel Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccines
The Texas Department of State Health Services today notified all vaccine providers that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration.
Last night, DSHS received a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services directing states to expand eligibility to include people who work in school and child care operations. The federal directive defined the people eligible as “those who work in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools, as well as Head Start and Early Head Start programs (including teachers, staff, and bus drivers) and those who work as or for licensed child care providers, including center-based and family care providers.”
This action does not change the other groups prioritized for vaccination in Texas. Providers are encouraged to continue their efforts to vaccinate older adults since the burden of COVID-19 falls most severely on people age 65 and older.
Masks Still Required At CHRISTUS Facilities, Per CDC Guidelines
Although Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday announced GA-34 which lifts face mask mandates and occupancy limits for businesses starting March 10, those planning to visit medical facilities, particularly CHRISTUS Health facilities, on or after next Wednesday should still be prepared to wear a face mask.
CHRISTUS Health, around 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 reported the state-wide lifting of the face mask mandate on March 10 does not apply to CHRISTUS facilities. All entering CHRISTUS facilities -whether as a visitor, worker or patient – will still be required to wear face masks, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, a notice on the health organizations’ social media page states. Hand hygiene and social distancing will also be followed, where possible, at CHRISTUS facilities as well.
