Miss Behavin’ Named Business of the Week
Chamber Connection — September 17, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here’s the best news I’ve been able to give you in a really long time… Stew 2020 is happening! It’s going to look very different than it usually does, but we did not have to cancel the event entirely. You will be able to drive through and pick up stew… and the best part is, as long as you order in advance, you can be very...
Sept. 14-18, 2020 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 Sept. 14-18, 2020 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Cornflake Chicken Casserole, Stewed Squash and Pinto Beans Tuesday — Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Potato Chips and a Pickle Spear Wednesday — Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and...
New, Refurbished Gear & Equipment Available To Volunteer Fire Departments
Hopkins County reimburses the volunteer fire departments for their vehicle insurance and fuel costs, provides workers comp if a member is injured on a call and provides them with monthly stipends. The VFDs are dependent on community donations to pay for upkeep, maintenance, protective gear and equipment, and operations. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley pointed out that the county’s 11 volunteer fire departments haven’t had the...
On 9/11, a Patriots Day Observance
A 9/11 observance will be conducted at Hopkins County Fire Station on Texas Street starting at 9 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2020. The event is a collaborative effort of Hopkins County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office, the Fire Academy, Sulphur Springs Police and Fire Departments, Hopkins County EMS and possibly other available volunteer firefighters. Fire Academy Cadets will lower the flag to half staff. Community members...
Tira News: Quarterly City Council Meeting Set Sept. 14
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Beryl Chapman of Corinth. His parents were the late Claude and Rosa (Smiddy) Chapman, of Tira. His funeral was held on Thursday, Sept. 10, at West Oaks Funeral Home, with burial in the Tira Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his daughters, Leann and Tyra, and the rest of the family. Tira sign The quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council will be held on Monday, Sept. 14,...
FEMA Ends Lost Wages Assistance Program, State Unemployment Benefits To Continue
Last Week Of Funding Was Week Ending On Sept. 5 TWC logo AUSTIN – On Sept. 9, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency informed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), that the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program, which provided an additional $300 a week to qualified unemployment claimants, ends with the benefit week ending Sept. 5, 2020. Because the funds provided by FEMA were limited, TWC cannot extend payments beyond that date....
Devanshi Gupta Welcomed As New Neurologist At Sulphur Springs Outpatient Telemedicine Clinic
Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, Sept. 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hospital Visitation For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our...
Hopkins County Christmas Ornaments Still Available
Chamber Connection — September 10, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Great news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2020 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the third of our series and features our beautiful Dairy Museum. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY limited in number. They are quite beautiful and the perfect addition to a...
Sept. 7-11, 2020 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 Sept. 7-11, 2020 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Beef Stroganoff, English Peas and Garlic Toast Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Sliced Ham, Blueberry Muffins and Mandarin Oranges Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers...
Coronavirus Case Reported At North Hopkins ISD
All 7 School District In Hopkins County Have Now Reported COVID-19 Cases Since School Started The first coronavirus case has been reported at North Hopkins ISD. Until Saturday, the district was the only one in Hopkins County that had not had any confirmed COVID-19 cases. Several other school have reported additional COVID-19 cases this week as well. District and local health officials work together as soon as they are notified to...
