While Unemployment Rates Rose In November 2020, Hopkins County Still Had The  Lowest Jobless Rate In The Area
Dec29

While Unemployment Rates Rose In November 2020, Hopkins County Still Had The Lowest Jobless Rate In The Area

While unemployment rates rose in November 2020, Hopkins County still had the lowest jobless rate in the 9-county Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area last month, according to the civilian labor force estimates released this month by TWC, produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, and posted on the Texas Labor Market Information website,. Hopkins County’s unemployment rate rose...

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Joe Lynn Williams
Dec29

Joe Lynn Williams

Joe Lynn Williams died peacefully on December 22, 2020, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, at the age of 73. Joe is survived by his loving companion, Donna Williams of Lone Oak; his son, Brandon “Woody” Williams and his wife Lesley of Sulphur Springs; his daughter, Jennifer Johnson and her husband Tom of Royse City; his brother Don Williams and his wife June of Bastrop. He also had 5 grandchildren...

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Enjoy Red Steagall’s ‘Cowboy Corner’ Radio Program? Here’s More About the Texan
Dec28

Enjoy Red Steagall’s ‘Cowboy Corner’ Radio Program? Here’s More About the Texan

Red Steagall’s long-running radio show “Cowboy Corner” is a Saturday morning feature on KSST Sulphur Springs. His stories, poems and songs have entertained listeners and made him ‘like a member of the family” to many local households. During December 2020, 80-year-old Red fell victim to COVID-19, and especially during Christmas week was struggling to recover. Through Facebook, we discovered his plight,...

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Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Meal A Day Menu
Dec27

Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Meal A Day Menu

Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread  and Sticks Tuesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Pinto Beans and Pickled Beets Wednesday – Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes...

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Lady Cats Basketball Team Proves To Be Stingy On Defense In 41-12 Win At Pine Tree Tuesday
Dec23

Lady Cats Basketball Team Proves To Be Stingy On Defense In 41-12 Win At Pine Tree Tuesday

Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell has been stressing defense to her team this season. The Lady Cats proved that the message has been received in a 41-12 district win at Pine Tree Tuesday afternoon, December 22. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats played great defense and she added they were awesome. Coach Tisdell also asked her team to win for her father Tuesday. Her father, long time Paris Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Billy...

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Blood Drive On Wednesday, Dec. 23, At CMFH-SS Will Help Bolster Extremely Low Blood Supply
Dec22

Blood Drive On Wednesday, Dec. 23, At CMFH-SS Will Help Bolster Extremely Low Blood Supply

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News Dec. 22, 2020 By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, Dec. 22 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: to extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. From our family to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy...

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Year in Review: 2020 Hopkins County Livestock and Forage Education
Dec21

Year in Review: 2020 Hopkins County Livestock and Forage Education

Trainings, Tours and Field Days By Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County Relevance Livestock and forage production is a 3.96-billion-dollar industry in the Central Region. Livestock and forage enterprises are affected by climate and market variability. Hopkins County currently has more than 100,000 head of beef cattle with 27,000 head of dairy cattle Due to environmental...

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Brookshire’s Pharmacy: Ready For Vaccine
Dec21

Brookshire’s Pharmacy: Ready For Vaccine

Brookshire’s pharmacy wants to keep supporting each local community by distributing the vaccine for COVID-19. They made the committment as soon as they were able to apply to receive the vaccine. Not knowing when they signed up which vaccine would be readily available, they now know they will receive the Moderna vaccine as early as Tuesday, December 22nd, at the Sulphur Springs store. Although they could receive it as late as...

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Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu
Dec20

Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu

Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Dec. 21-25 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Chicken Cacciatore, Penne Pasta, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks Tuesday – Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets Wednesday – Honey Glazed Ham, Corn Bread Dressing,...

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Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Offers A Virtual Winter Concert
Dec19

Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Offers A Virtual Winter Concert

Sulphur Springs ISD String Orchestra Director Hannah Kirby opted to have her students perform a winter concert, but instead of a live in-person performance is hosting A Virtual Winter Concert. This will allow the school to observe COVID-19 precautions at the performance venue while welcoming as many people who want to attend at their convenience. The program features beginner, intermediate and high school orchestras as well as a few...

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