SSISD To Hold Public Hearings Feb. 8 Regarding Use Of Telemedicine Services, 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report
Sulphur Springs Independent School District will hold two public hearings Feb. 8 during the public forum portion of regular school board meeting. SSISD logo A public hearing on the 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report is slated to be conducted by Jason Evans, who oversees SSISD State & Federal Programs, during the 6 p.m. meeting. The TAPR is essentially the school district report card and is always one year behind as Texas Education Agency gathers and reviews material for the report. Typically, the hearing focuses on District...
read moreTax Aide for 2020 Tax Year
The AARP Tax Aide Program for 2021 has been a changing picture every day. The program will open on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Sulphur Springs Public Library. APPOINTMENTS only. Individuals must go by the library to make an appointment and pick up a package of forms. It is possible to call to make an appointment but we prefer they go by. We will start taking appointments Monday, Feb 15th. Do not call until the 15th. We will NOT be accepting walk ins due to Covid protocols we must follow. Large crowds will not be allowed. All must wear...
read moreHopkins County Chamber Connection: Look & Book, Ribbon Cuttings Slated In February
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here we are! We’ve landed in February, and the year is moving fast. I have a save the date for you. Please save the date for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, April 9. Let’s hope for beautiful weather and so much fun! Just a quick reminder … I wanted to let you all know that after five wonderful years here at the Chamber, I will be resigning my position in the middle of April. The Chamber is currently accepting applications for the President/ CEO position. A job...
read moreHicks: Make Every Bite Count
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Make Every Bite Count As an Extension educator, I try to take advantage of learning opportunities that come my way. Health/wellness, nutrition, and diabetes education are my main areas of focus. Recently, I sat in on a virtual seminar about the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The theme is, “Make every bite count.” ...
read moreCumby Coffee With Cops Planned January 30
The Cumby community is invited Saturday morning to Coffee With Cops. The informal meet and greet will be offered from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 30 in the Cumby City Council Chambers. Community members are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut, while supplies last, while getting to know the new Cumby Police Chief Jeff Hundley, appointed by Cumby City Council to serve as interim chief for the 6 months starting Jan. 12, when the council announced Paul Robertson would be moving from chief to lieutenant. “This is a great way for you to...
read moreCumby ISD To Hold Board, Community Meeting To Discuss Potential 2021 Bond Election
Cumby ISD Board of Trustees have a full morning ahead Saturday, with a school board meeting at 7:30 a.m. and a Cumby ISD Community Meeting at 8:30 a.m., followed by a board training session. The morning meetings will be available for virtual streaming and may also be accessed by phone. Cumby Elementary School Entrance “Everyone has the option of face to face, Zoom, or YouTube Live. The meeting will be recorded and downloaded on our website for those who are unable to attend,” Cumby ISD Superintendent Shelly Slaughter said Friday...
read moreFree SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Class To Be Held Virtually Jan. 26
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson reminds community residents interested in learning more about the weather that the annual SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Class will be conducted virtually at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, according to the National Weather Service and Sulphur Springs Police Department. The class is offered free for people in Delta, Fannin, Hopkins and Lamar Counties. SKYWARN® is a citizen volunteer program with 350,000-400,000 trained severe weather spotters, citizens volunteers who help keep their local communities...
read moreJohanna Hicks: Healthy Heart in Time of COVID
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent HEALTHY HEART IN TIME OF COVID Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent Hopkins County P.O. Box 518 1200-B W. Houston Sulphur Springs, TX 75483 903-885-3443 [email protected] Keeping your heart healthy and protected is always important – even more so for those with heart conditions or other medical conditions that my weaken your heart. Cholesterol and blood pressure issues, as well...
read moreWhat Do You Think Of Solar Farms In Hopkins County?
There has been much discussion of the four potential solar farms planned for Hopkins County, but mostly during School Board meetings and at the County level. KSST News would like to know what you think of these projects, by having you vote in our poll below. This poll is no longer accepting votesWhat do you think of having a Solar Farm in Hopkins County?I am all for it as long as it's not near me.Bring it on. They can use my front yard.Undecided. I don't know the benefits. No way! Doesn't produce jobs or lower my electric rate....
read more“Save Dike From Solar” Meeting To Be Held Thursday, January 21st.
Concerned citizens in the Dike Community are meeting at 6pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Sulphur Bluff School Cafeteria to discuss the impact of a proposed solar farm in their area. Cynthia Martin has circulated a petition and gathered names against the proposed solar farm that could cover almost 3,000 acres. One land owner in favor of the solar farm owns 1,200 acres in the project, and other residents with small tracts may be excluded, but surrounded by solar panels once the project is complete. The Hopkins County...
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