Feb. 1-5 Meal A Day Menu
Jan31

Feb. 1-5 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 Feb. 1-5 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Beef Stroganoff, English Peas and Garlic Toast Tuesday – King Ranch Chicken, Corn and Broccoli Wednesday – Sliced Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday – Mexican...

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Jan. 29 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 18 New Cases, 6 Recoveries
Jan29

Jan. 29 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 18 New Cases, 6 Recoveries

While all COVID-19 counts in Hopkins County rose on Friday, the overall COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area F were down the lowest they’ve been since Dec. 21 , according to the Texas Department of State Health Service Jan. 29 COVID-19 dashboard. And, Hopkins County was left off the list of providers allocated new first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the week of Feb. 1. Case Counts DSHS reported that 93 Hopkins...

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Jan. 25-29 Meal A Day Menu
Jan24

Jan. 25-29 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 Jan. 25-29 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Oven Omelet, Sliced Ham, Blueberry Muffin and Orange Slices Tuesday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll Wednesday – Chicken Broccoli and Rice...

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Swatsell, Johnson, Christian Receive RSVP Presidential Award
Jan20

Swatsell, Johnson, Christian Receive RSVP Presidential Award

Polly Swatsell, Pamela Johnson and Linda Christian received the Retired Senior Volunteer Program “Presidential Award.” To qualify for this prestigious award, individuals have to volunteer 4,000 hours of their time. Polly Swatsell volunteered for Meal A Day for many years driving the Como/Pickton Meal A Day meal delivery route. She can be found volunteering her time and talents all over Hopkins County, including with the Hopkins...

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Jan. 18-22 Meal A Day Menu
Jan17

Jan. 18-22 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 Jan. 18-22 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Tostada Casserole, Corn and Catalina Blend Vegetables Tuesday – Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Candied Carrots, Green Beans and a Roll Wednesday – Barbecue Rope...

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Jan. 12 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities,12 New Cases, 6 Recoveries, 239 Active Cases
Jan12

Jan. 12 COVID-19 Update: 2 Fatalities,12 New Cases, 6 Recoveries, 239 Active Cases

Texas Department of State Health Services and Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management’s Jan. 12 COVID-19 updates show a slight increase in COVID-19 recoveries in Hopkins County and the patient count in the local COVID unit remained unchanged on Tuesday. However, two additional COVID-19 fatalities have been confirmed for Hopkins County and an average of 12 new coronavirus cases have been reported daily this week and...

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Jan. 11-15 Meal A Day Menu
Jan10

Jan. 11-15 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 Jan. 11-15 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Poppy Seed Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Malibu Vegetables and a Roll Tuesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, California Blend Vegetables and a Roll Wednesday – Chicken Noodle Casserole, Winter...

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County Officials Report Certain Businesses Required To Reduce Capacity from 75 To 50 Percent Due To High Hospitalizations In Area
Jan04

County Officials Report Certain Businesses Required To Reduce Capacity from 75 To 50 Percent Due To High Hospitalizations In Area

COVID-19 Vaccine Available Now At Hospital To 1A Individuals, Later This Week at Clinic To 1B Individuals Hopkins County officials late Monday morning reported they have received letters stipulating that certain Hopkins County businesses are required to scale back from 75 to 50 percent capacity because of “high hospitalizations” in this Trauma Service Area for 8 straight days. The hospital and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic do...

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Jan. 4-8 Meal A Day Menu
Jan03

Jan. 4-8 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 Jan. 4-8 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Chili Cheese Dogs, Frito Chips and Cole Slaw Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken On a Bed of Rice, Oriental Vegetables and an Egg Roll Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Malibu Vegetables and...

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Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Meal A Day Menu
Dec27

Dec. 28-Jan. 1 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 Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread  and Sticks Tuesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Pinto Beans and Pickled Beets Wednesday – Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes...

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