Southwest Posts $220 Million Loss Last Quarter After Holiday Meltdown
Southwest Airlines posted their fourth quarter profit report recently, the report stated a loss of $220 million in the final three months of last year due to the holiday meltdown that affected an estimated two million passengers, the company announced. Southwest Airlines earlier this month announced that they canceled around 16,700 flights between Dec. 21 through Dec. 31 after severe winter weather swept through the United States. The...
Changes in Unemployment Rate in Texas – Updated WalletHub Study
With inflation remaining high and the U.S. gaining 223,000 jobs in December, fewer than in the previous month, WalletHub released updated rankings for its report on Changes in Unemployment Rate by State, along with a WalletHub Q&A. In order to take stock of how unemployment rates are changing throughout the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on six key metrics that compare unemployment rate...
AARP Tax-Filing Help 2023
January 19, 2023 – From February 7th to April 15th, AARP will be offering free tax-filing assistance for all those in need. Every Tuesday and Saturday appointments will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 to 12:30 on Saturdays at the Sulphur Springs Library. Each appointment will last one hour to allow everyone to receive assistance. Appointments can be made at tax-filing appointment application, limited...
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Is Looking For Volunteers
The local AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is looking for compassionate and friendly people to join our volunteer team. Many older taxpayers with low to moderate incomes miss out on credits and deductions they’ve earned because they can’t afford a tax preparation service. With the help of people like you, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax-filing help to those who need it most. We’ll provide the training and support to...
US Treasury Set to Take ‘Extraordinary Measures’ as Debt Limit Looms
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned congressional leaders that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit on Jan. 19 amid a brewing standoff on the issue in Congress. The treasury secretary warned congressional leaders on Friday that the department would begin taking “extraordinary measures” next week, repurposing federal funds to extend the date that the government is expected to run out of money. The national debt is projected...
Lights of Life Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Business News — January 16, 2023: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital -Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hopkins County Health Care Foundation By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] The 2023 Lights of Life Gala Sponsorships are now available. The sponsorship levels are priced the same as last...
NETEX Receives “Unmodified Opinion” on Audit
The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (known as NETEX) Board of Directors this month received audits for past few years, heard updates from the rail operator and a took public comments. Audit Report Auditor indicated his reports would get NETEX caught up through Sept. 30, 2021, but that his discussion focus would be the audit for the most recent fiscal year, 2021, but noted it’s almost time for the 2022 audit....
First Phase Of Construction Begins On New Jail Trusty Housing Facility
The first phase of construction has begun on the new jail trusty housing facility on Houston Street, across from Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center which houses the current jail and sheriff’s office. Hopkins County Commissioners Court, the sheriff, chief deputy and jail administrator met with SEDALCO Construction Services Superintendent Brad Huber, Project Manager Will Burgess, Wayne Gondeck with DRG Architects, and other...
A Word of Advice For Engaged Couples
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected]. Yes, I know this is not the most prevalent wedding season. However, engaged couples have already started planning summer and fall weddings. I recently had the opportunity to visit with State Representative Bryan Slaton in his Greenville office, and his eyes lit up when I mentioned the Twogether in...
Sulphur Springs ISD Receives Best Rating Possible On Annual Audit
8 Personnel Changes Will Impact 5 District Campuses Sulphur Springs ISD received the top rating on the annual independent auditor. Trustees during the regular school board meeting Jan. 9, 2023, also approved eight personnel changes, announced candidate filing dates for two seats on the school board and heard a brief update on the SSISD 2021-2022 Texas Performance Reporting System report. Annual Audit Robert Lake with Rutherford,Taylor...
