Sulphur Springs ISD Community Asked To Weigh In On ESSER III Fund Use Plan
Jul09

Sulphur Springs ISD Community Asked To Weigh In On ESSER III Fund Use Plan

The Sulphur Springs ISD community is asked to take a little time to weigh in on an ESSER III fund use plan. SSISD logo SSISD applied for its allocation, $7,984,629, of the $11.2 billion appropriated to the State of Texas for public education purposes under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act through the ESSER III Fund. Funds may be spent for costs incurred March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024. The ESSER III funding must meet one of 15...

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Paris SBDC Holding Seven Management / Leadership Training Sessions
Jul08

Paris SBDC Holding Seven Management / Leadership Training Sessions

The Paris Small Business Development Center is holding a seven-session online training on management and leadership from Lorna Kibbey Leadership Solutions. The sessions, running from July 12 through August 23 each Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., are designed to help businesses struggling with employee retention, hiring, and attracting employees. Paris SBDC invited Lorna Kibbey Leadership Solutions to mentor local business owners on...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – July 2021
Jul08

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – July 2021

Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report  during the July 7, 2021, council meeting: COVID-19 Response The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 58% since our last meeting with 16 active cases as of May 28th. There are 0 patients in the COVID unit at the hospital. Grays Building The building is sufficiently completed to rent out for events. Landscaping is...

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Japan Bans Olympic Spectators: Get Updates on KSST
Jul08

Japan Bans Olympic Spectators: Get Updates on KSST

If COVID restrictions in Japan, lack of vacation days, or your travel budget are keeping you from watching the 2021 Olympic Games in person, KSST has the next best thing. KSST has partnered with CBS News Radio and will start broadcasting Summer Games updates later this month. Sports History will be made at the Olympic games July 23rd – August 8th. You can expect up to 6 updates spread throughout the day.

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2021 Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day is July 18, also Historical Marker Dedication of Old Jefferson Road
Jul08

2021 Old Saltillo Cemetery Memorial Day is July 18, also Historical Marker Dedication of Old Jefferson Road

OLD SALTILLO CEMETERY ASSOCIATION BUSINESS MEETING/MEMORIAL DAY by Vivian Dennis Monzingo Plans are being made for the Annual Old Saltillo Cemetery Association BusinessMeeting/Memorial Day to be held at 10:30 a.m., July 18, 2021, in the Old Saltillo United Methodist Church, located at 664 County Road 3357, Saltillo, Texas.The program will begin with congregational singing led by Steve Conley. After theopening ceremony, a business...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News July 6, 2021
Jul06

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News July 6, 2021

By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 6, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Community Toiletry Drive In partnership with CAN Help, and to support schools within Hopkins County, we invite you to drop off NEW toiletry items any of...

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Texas Transportation Commission Approves Most Funding Ever For Transit
Jul03

Texas Transportation Commission Approves Most Funding Ever For Transit

AUSTIN – With help from federal COVID-19 relief funding, the Texas Transportation Commission has approved $89 million in transit funding at its June meeting. It’s the largest amount of funding at one time for transit agencies across the state. This funding supports equitable, reliable transit services that are an essential part of life for many people across Texas. These funds support rural and urban transit services in over 96% of...

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Due To Rise In RSV Cases, Hospital Visitation Is Temporarily Limited
Jul01

Due To Rise In RSV Cases, Hospital Visitation Is Temporarily Limited

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News, July 1, 2021 CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Submitted by Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Attention: Hospital visitors, families, guests Due to the recent rise in RSV (Respiratory...

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CNB To Continue As SSISD Bank Depository, TSR/Health Special Risk As District Student Insurance Carrier
Jul01

CNB To Continue As SSISD Bank Depository, TSR/Health Special Risk As District Student Insurance Carrier

City National Bank will continue to serve as the depository bank, Texas Student Resources/Health Special Risk as student accident insurance carrier for Sulphur Springs ISD, school trustees determined during their regular meeting earlier this month. SSISD trustees also renewed service contracts with Region 8. Bank Depository SSISD Business Manager Sherry McGraw explained that the district has the opportunity to extend a contract for...

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Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Chugging Along Through Week 4 of Edge
Jun30

Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country Chugging Along Through Week 4 of Edge

Coach Ross Hicks and his cross country squad have nearly completed week four of their six week run of the Edge. Last Thursday, June 25, marked the end of week three of the Edge, which officially meant Coach Hicks and his team were halfway done with their summer strength and conditioning program. According to Coach Hicks, the Edge for cross country has typically averaged 35 to 40 students between the seventh through the twelfth grades,...

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