Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Postponed Until Further Notice
Yet another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic is the annual concert and fireworks display from the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and it’s sponsors. The event that was scheduled for June 27, 2020 has been postponed until further notice. Another date later in the year is possible, but has not been finalized. This annual event is a favorite for thousands of spectators that gather on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs, and not...
Cumby ISD Honors Athletes For Hard Work
Cumby High School’s annual athletic banquet was another casualty in the battle to keep COVID-19 cases and potential exposure low in Hopkins County. But, school officials didn’t let that stop them for honoring their student athletes. Cumby ISD Tuesday announced this year’s award winners online. Cumby High School Trojans “We wish that we could be handing out these awards in person, but we wanted to make sure that...
JPs, Tax Offices Officially Reopened
The lobbies of Hopkins County Courthouse Annex, which houses the Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Tax Offices, officially reopened its doors for in-person visits for county residents on Wednesday, May 13. Justices of the Peace Offices The Justices of the Peace Office reopened May 13 with new glass partitions atop the front counters. The JP’s area were also updated with new paint and carpeting. The portion of the Jefferson Street...
Como-Pickton Athletic Award Winners Announced
The annual Como-Pickton CISD Eagles athletic banquet, like many other activities, had to be canceled this year — victims of COVID-19 school closures and measures in place to reduce potential spread of the virus. CPCISD officials did not, however, let the tradition of honoring outstanding students and players. In lieu of a banquet, the Como-Pickton athletic award winners were announced on social media. Awards will be mailed to...
Trustees Approved 30 Personnel Changes For SSISD
Top Students Recognized, Board Reorganized, Budget Calendar Presented At May Board Meeting During the regular May board meeting, Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved 30 personnel changes and recognized top seniors. The 2020 budget calendar was also presented and unopposed incumbents were sworn in for another term, then, the board reorganized during the meeting as well. Personnel Items The trustees...
SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing Pilot Program Launches Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced the planned launch of a statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Or SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing Pilot Program. SNAP recipients will be able to purchase groceries online at participating retailers for curbside pickup or delivery starting Wednesday. “As we respond to this pandemic, the state of Texas is committed to helping SNAP recipients throughout...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News: Exceptional Nurses Recognized
Renewal Room For Hospital Staff Provided By Candy And Jimmy Jones CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur SpringsBusiness News For the week of May 12, 2020 Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 12, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: to Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. National Hospital Week 2020: Where Health Comes First National Hospital Week 2020 highlights the adage of every...
Mother’s Day ‘Wave Parade’ Hosted by Hopkins Place
On the morning of Friday May 9, 2020, a crowd from the community lined up to bring cheer and joy to the residents of Hopkins Place in Sulphur Springs. They did this by parading past in their vehicles, circling the facility, honking, waving and displaying hand-made signs of “We Love You”, “Happy Mother’s Day!” and other wishes for the special day. According to Administrator Rachel Gilbert, “among our...
Alliance Bank Plans To Resume Lobby Services Starting May 18
Alliance Bank plans to resume lobby services with normal pre-COVID-19 operating hours. The bank May 11 announced the lobbies will re-open starting May 18th. Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers, in a press released, stated: Alliance Bank President/CEO Tom Sellers “This was not an easy decision but, with great consideration and consultation with both federal and state guidelines, as well as, the medical community, we have decided...
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees To Consider Head Start Documents
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees will be asked to consider several documents for the Head Start program and reorganize the board during their regular May meeting, which will be conducted via Zoom at 6 p.m. tonight (May 11). SSISD logo A budget calendar for 2020 has been submitted by SSISD Business Manager Sherry McGraw. During the public forum portion of the meeting, the school board is slated to recognize High School...
