Community Health Day Postponed Due To Increase In COVID Cases
Due to an increase in community COVID cases, the Community Health Day planned Jan. 22 in Pacific Park has temporarily been postponed. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Spring and Columbia Lodge # 81 plan to reschedule the event for a later date at the HW Grays Building at Pacific Park. “We apologize for any inconvenience, but want everyone to stay safe!” stated Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development for...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 17-21, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 17-21, 2022, includes: Monday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Pinto Beans and Pickled Beets.Tuesday – Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Wednesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and Sweet Potato Fries.Thursday –...
COVID-19 Continues To Rise, With 578 Active Cases In Hopkins County On Jan. 14
As has been the case across the country, state and world, COVID-19 cases have continued to surge in Hopkins County this week. Over the past four days alone, new cases have far outpaced recoveries with only 24 recoveries and 157 new COVID cases, which coupled with the 174 new cases reported Jan. 1-7, 2022, leaves 578 Hopkins County resident who still actively had COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 13, according to Texas Department of State...
Upcoming Events at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is starting off this year with three events in February.If you would feel more comfortable, please wear a mask when you come to the Senior Citizens Center. There will be a Valentines Day Luncheon Friday, February 11th beginning at 11:00am. Elvis will be there singing Love Songs. Please let Karon Weatherman know if you will be attending so she can reserve you a spot. She needs to plan for Food...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 10-14, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 10-14, 2022, includes: Monday – Chicken Parmesan, Egg Noodles, Squash and Garlic Sticks.Tuesday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Wednesday – Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, Corn and Pinto...
City Applying For $3 Million Community Development Block Grant To Help Build New Senior Citizens Center
Hearing Slated Jan. 11 For Public Comments To Discuss Submission Of Grant Application The City of Sulphur Springs plans to ask for a $3 million Community Development Block Grant to help build a new senior citizens center, which is expected to cost considerably more than originally budgeted due to continued increases in construction materials. In December 2021, Sulphur Springs City Council approved KSBR to work with city officials to...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Jan. 4, 2022
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell presented the following report to the City Council during the regular monthly council meeting on Jan. 4, 2022. COVID-19 Response The Omicron variant of the COVID virus seems to be spreading like wildfire across the nation. Unfortunately, I cannot give you any accurate numbers regarding the number of local cases. The State of Texas is having difficulty updating the numbers. This has been a...
Extension Addresses Family Nutrition
This is a continuation of program impact summaries provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service during 2021 in Hopkins County. This week focuses on the Better Living for Texans/Family Nutrition program area. Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] Relevance In Hopkins County, approximately 4,010 receive...
Meal A Day Menu – Jan 3-7, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 27-31, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day volunteers prepare and package food for delivery Monday – Beef Spaghetti, English Peas, Garlic Sticks.Tuesday – Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Pinto Beans, Cornbread.Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed...
