CHRISTUS Health Statement Regarding COVID-19
CHRISTUS values the importance of collaboration and coordinated action for the identification and care of those patients exhibiting signs of the COVID-19. Which is why we continue to follow CDC interim guidelines and work non-stop, in partnership with local, state and federal government authorities. We are fortunate to be part of a local health care community committed to responding to the needs of these patients in the safest manner...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Nov. 2, 2021
Marc Maxwell presented the following monthly city manager’s report to Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. COVID-19 RESPONSE The Delta variant wave of COVID-19 continues to decline. The number of active cases in Hopkins County fell from 240 to 122 in October a decrease of 49%. There are 9 patients in the COVID-19 Unit at the hospital, down from 18 last month. CLAIMS We did not have any...
City Manager’s Report – February 2, 2021
Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly manager’s report on during the Feb. 2, 2021 council meeting: COVID-19 Response The number of active cases in Hopkins County decreased 13% since our last meeting with a total of 120 active cases as of February 1, 2021. The is the second consecutive month of declining active cases. Last month active cases fell by 11%....
DSHS Includes Hopkins Among Counties In Areas With ‘High Hospitalizations’
Designation Could Have Impact on Local Businesses Texas Department of State Health Services on Jan. 2 listed Trauma Service Area F, which includes Hopkins County, among those in which COVID-19 patients account for a high percentage of the overall hospital capacity, or those having “high hospitalizations,” which could impact local businesses. According to the DSHS website, all counties in TSA F except Delta, Morris and Red...
Dec. 10 COVID 19 Update: 1 Fatality, 5 New Cases
Another COVID-19 fatality was reported for Hopkins County on Thursday, along with five new COVID-19 cases and an increase in the patient count in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, according to the Dec. 10 Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 dashboard and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials’ Dec. 10 COVID-19 update. Dec. 10 COVID-19 Case Counts...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – December 2020
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, Sulphur Springs City Council received from City Manager Marc Maxwell the following monthly Manager’s Report: COVID-19 Response The number of active cases in Hopkins County increased 17% in November with a total of 169 active cases as of November 30. The state has tested 2,476 people at the Hopkins County testing site since the November council meeting. We have had 1,577 cumulative recoveries and 52...
12 New Positive Cases, 30 Additional Recoveries Reported Aug. 3 For Hopkins County
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom on Monday announced 12 new positive COVID-19 cases and 30 additional patient recoveries were reported for Hopkins County at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. In only one other day have more cases been reported for Hopkins County, 15 on July 16. Four patients were also reported to be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs on Aug. 3, three fewer than on Sunday. Two patients had...
Big Tex Urban Farms Marks 10 Years, Surpasses 2 Million Servings for South Dallas
April 2, 2026 – DALLAS, Texas — Big Tex Urban Farms, the State Fair of Texas’ year-round agricultural initiative, is celebrating its 10th anniversary after reaching a major milestone: more than 2 million servings of fresh produce donated to South Dallas communities. Homegrown Food Justice – We believe in a Dallas where food deserts no longer exist. Where every family, regardless of zip code, has equitable access to...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Wide-Sweeping Investigation into Unlawful Financial Incentives Related to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
January 22, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a landmark investigation into the multi-level, multi-industry scheme that has illegally incentivized medical providers to recommend childhood vaccines that are not proven to be safe or necessary. The wide-sweeping investigation will analyze an incentivization framework that has historically forced Texas kids to receive over 70 shots from birth to age 18 in order to continue...
20th Anniversary Gala Postponed Due to Weather
January 20, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has made the decision to postpone their 20th anniversary Gala scheduled for January 24. The Foundation has been asked by local officials to postpone the fundraiser since the Civic Center serves as a warming location for our community when needed. With that in mind as well as the Foundation’s concern for the health and safety of...
