TWC: State Unemployment Benefits To Continue But $600 Federal Payment Ends July 25
Other CARES Act Benefits Continue Through December AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission reminds claimants that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends the week of July 25, 2020. TWC logo FPUC provided an additional $600 per week to claimants who lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Texans will continue to receive state unemployment benefits for the remainder of their claim. For those on regular...
SSISD Pushes Start Of Classes Back To Sept. 1
SSISD trustees Thursday evening approved an amended 2020-21 school calendar that pushes the start of classes back from Aug. 18 to Sept. 1, and extends school hours on all campuses and all grades. Reasons for Calendar Changes This year will be different just as the spring semester was unique due to COVID-19. New guidelines released by Texas Education Agency and UIL since the July 13 meeting factored into the new calendar as did...
Sulphur Springs Announces 2020 Football Schedule
SSISD Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach, Greg Owens, announced the schedule for the 2020-2021 season for what will be a delayed football season. With the UIL’s latest adjustements due to the Covid-19 pandemic of delaying fall sports for 5A & 6A schools, Sulphur Springs had to scramble to find new opponents for some of the pre-district games since 4A schools will not be delayed and those opponent’s schedules...
Trustees Asked To Consider Amending 2020-2021 SSISD Calendar At July 23 Meeting
A special meeting of Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees has been called for 6 p.m. July 23, with only two items on the agenda. The trustees will be asked to consider amending the 2020-2021 SSISD calendar and consider any personnel items presented since their last meeting. Superintendent Michael Lamb on July 13 presented a working outline of the district’s plans to reopen school, with in-person classes or a Virtual Academy in...
City Considering Pursuing Grant To Repair, Add New Sidewalks On Oak Avenue
Officials for the City of Sulphur Springs anticipates applying to Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program 2020 Downtown Revitalization Program Grant. The city anticipates the funding would be used for sidewalks on Oak Avenue. Both sides of Oak Avenue, just past the railroad tracks, facing downtown At the July 7, 2020 meeting of Sulphur Springs City Council, GrantWorks was set to be the TDA...
East End Allegiance Back to School Fair Set August 16
In an email to KSST News from Bridgette Cooper, President of East End Allegiance: Our Youth; announced the 2020 Back to School Fair. The nonprofit organization in Sulphur Springs, TX is devoted to making a difference in the lives of our youth. Our mission is to empower our youth to be self-sufficient and confident in their being through; education, enrichment activities, training, mentorship, and community involvement. We are...
Cool Off, Relax and Recharge at Cooper Lake State Park
Sunset fishing or boating is just one way to relax and enjoy the lake Cooper, TX— Cool off, Relax, Recreate, and Recharge at Cooper Lake State Park during August, which is our hottest month of the year! We all know we need time away from all the rigors of life (especially now!) and Cooper Lake State Park is that happy place! The lake is full and our newly improved sandy swimming beach at the South Sulphur Unit is waiting on you. Our...
Hopkins County EMS Receives Achievement Award
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 21, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Awards Hopkins County EMS ambulances The American Heart Association proudly recognizes Hopkins County EMS with...
Wildcats Football, Lady Cats Volleyball Starts Delayed Until Sept. 7
By Don Julian Things were buzzing at the SSHS Multipurpose Building Tuesday morning as word filtered in that the UIL had made a decision concerning the beginning of football in the fall. Wildcats Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens announced that the UIL was delaying the start of football and volleyball practice until Labor Day, Sept. 7. The Wildcats Marching Band can also get started on Sept. 7. SSISD Wildcats The...
UIL Delays Football and Volleyball for 5A & 6A Teams
The UIL has postponed the start of the high school fall sports season for Class 6A and 5A football and volleyball teams, an unprecedented decision as Texas remains a hotspot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although numbers remain low in Hopkins County compared to other counties, all of our district opponents seem to have higher numbers in their corresponding counties. Sulphur Springs ISD will be able to start football and volleyball...
