Como Pickton FFA Chapter Annual Meal and Auction Fundraiser
The students of the Como-Pickton CISD FFA Chapter were determined to have a successful “stew and auction” this Spring because they were not able to hold their fundraiser in the Autumn of 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The Spring event, held on Thursday March 11, 2021 was modified to become a ‘Baked Potato Supper and Auction” and it turned out great. A good crowd was already gathering inside the high school...
CMF Sulphur Springs Hospital News for Week of March 9, 2021
Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 9, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – SulphurSprings has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. EventsHopkins County Health Care Foundation Hospital Gala 2021The Gala is one of the most beloved and anticipated events of the year. This year, the 15 thAnnual Lights of Life Gala, will be that again – the theme this year is ‘Gala Unmasked’.The Silent Auction will be open for...
What To Expect In Local City and County Facilities Following GA-34
Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement last week of GA-34, which retracts most of the other Governor’s Order enacted related to COVID-19 over the last several months, goes into effect today (Wednesday, March 10). Businesses that choose to do so will be allowed to reopen with no capacity limits, and most public face mask requirements are also lifted — although business owners are allowed to request people wear masks if...
District 2 Rept. Slaton Proposes Legislation That Addresses Abortion, End Of Life Rights, Chief Appraisers, Border Wall
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2, over the last week has filed legislation that would, if passed, would abolish abortions in Texas, establish the chief appraiser as an elected position, finish building the wall on the Texas-Mexico border, ensure the right of individuals in hospitals and other facilities to be visited by their immediate family and religious clergy during their end of life care, and...
March 8-12 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 March 8-12 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Sweet and sour chicken on a bed of rice, egg rolls, Oriental vegetables Tuesday – Beef spaghetti, Italian blend vegetables, garlic sticks Wednesday – Hopkins County stew, crackers, cheese...
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 Marc Maxwell 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...
PJC Tuition and Fees to Remain Unchanged
Paris Junior College tuition and fees are slightly below the state average, and Monday evening, Feb. 22, the Board of Regents approved keeping the same rates for the 2021-2022 academic year. “We’re recommending that we keep the same tuition and fee rate,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “We’ve looked at what surrounding community colleges charge. I’ve talked to other community college presidents...
SSISD: Masks Are Still Required At School This Week
Sulphur Springs ISD administrators Tuesday night issued a notice reminding students, staff and community members that Governor’s Executive Order GA-34 does not go into effect until March 10. That means masks and other protocols will continue at least through the end of the week. SSISD logo The order, in additional to lifting the mask order, authorizing business to reopen at 100 percent capacity and lifting certain operating...
Upcoming Events At CHRISTUS: Blood Drive, Gala, Coloring/Naming Contests
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 2, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Carter BloodCare: The local blood supply needs a boost! There will be a local blood drive on Saturday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in...
Street Improvement Program, Concessionaire Services Highlight March 2 Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda
The Street Improvement Program, concessionaire services and May election highlight the March 2 Sulphur Springs City Council meeting agenda. As has been the practice through most of the last year, Tuesday night’s City Council meeting will be conducted virtually, with Council members and city employees participating in the meeting connecting through Zoom conferencing platform, which will be streamed on the City of Sulphur Springs...
