Warning Sirens To Be Tested March 24 In Sulphur Springs
The City of Sulphur Springs plans to test the warning sirens throughout the city at lunch time Thursday, March 24, 2022, to ensure all are functioning properly, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornados, which are the most common in the area, but also in case of any emergency that could affect the safety and lives of citizens in Sulphur Springs. This will only be a test, conducted around 12 p.m.
City Spring Clean-Up Week Planned April 18-23, 2022 For Sulphur Springs Residents
The annual City-Wide Spring Clean-Up has been set for Monday-Saturday, April 18-23, 2022. Sulphur Springs residents may bring large items to discard from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on clean-up days to the city collection site, located about half of a mile east of Flowserve.
City Manager Marc Maxwell stresses, Spring Clean-Up Week is strictly for city residents, not for commercial interests. This simply allows city residents to transport household trash, brush and larger items that won’t fit into their designated trash cans to the dump site annually. Those things which can fit into trash cans should be placed in them and discarded accordingly.
To verify the person arriving with garbage is a resident, living within the city of Sulphur Springs, those bringing large items to discard will be asked to show proof of city residents by presenting a driver’s license or city utility bill (water bill) with their physical address on it.
No containers or appliances with hazardous or harsh materials will be accepted at the city collection site If discarding a refrigerator for instance, the city resident must show documentation the substance has been removed. No paint, batteries, tires or other household hazardous wastes will be accepted.
Residents do have to bring their own items to the clean-up site; the city will not furnish a means to do so. There are typically people on-hand to help city residents who do take advantage of the City-Wide Spring Clean-Up by bringing items to dump. They can help with some items but residents for the most part will be responsible for offloading their own items.
County Cleanup
Hopkins County residents will also have the opportunity the following weekend to dispose of larger household items during Hopkins County Cleanup Days. The four county precinct barns will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 29 and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30. No tires, shingles, chemicals, household hazardous waste, pesticides or paint will be accepted. Those hauling large items are asked not to bring it in gooseneck trailers as they are hard to unload. Click here for additional information about Hopkins County Clean Up Days.
Thursday Gameday Has Three Teams in Action
Thursday, Mar. 24 brings track & field, team tennis and Wildcats golf in action.
Team tennis are back on the road but taking the trip to Galveston for an Invitational tournament.
Coach Tony Martinez & Co. look for an exciting yet intense trip as they take on talent from all over the state of Texas, the likes of which team tennis would not normally face throughout the year.
The Galveston invitational runs for three days, starting today, Thursday, Mar. 24 and running through Saturday, Mar. 26.
Wildcats team tennis has a quick turnaround though, not only having to make the trip back to Sulphur Springs this weekend, but on top of that Coach Martinez’s team has their biggest challenge yet looming at the beginning of next week.
The District 15-5A Tennis Tournament begins in Longview on Monday, Mar. 28 and continues through Tuesday, Mar. 29.
Wildcats golf play in their District preview on this Thursday gameday. Coach Jeremy DeLorge’s squad was originally scheduled to play the contest Monday, but weather forced it to be pushed back to today, Thursday, Mar. 24.
Just like team tennis, its a quick turnaround for Wildcats golf as they play again next week. Again like tennis Sulphur Springs has their District tournament at the beginning of next week.
Wildcats golf play in a two-day tourney to determine the District 15-5A championship Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 28-29.
Sulphur Springs had an impressive two matches leading up to today’s District preview. Wildcats golf placed third as a team in Grand Prairie and saw Caleb Kesting place win the tournament after shooting 76, four over par.
Its the second top-3 finish for the junior in three contests.
Track and field make the short bus trip over to Paris for another invitational.
Sulphur Springs looks to build on a strong start to their season, one which saw top-8 finishes for both squads.
The Lady Cats placed 8th while the Wildcats finished 5th.
Two women from Sulphur Springs won their events and another Wildcat managed to do the same.
Track & field have another tough test ahead of them though on this Thursday gameday in Paris for the Wildcats Relays.
The invitational over in Paris begins on Thursday, Mar. 24 at 4 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
3 Jailed March 21-23, 2022 On Felony Warrants
Three people were jailed on felony warrants March 21-23, 2022, in Hopkins County, according to arrest reports.
(HCSO jail photo)
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Steve Huffman took custody of Carlotta Fiona Davis-Noyes at Jefferson County jail in Beaumont at 11:30 a.m. March 22, 2022, and transported her to Hopkins County jail.
The 47-year-old Beaumont woman was booked into Hopkins County jail at 5:01 p.m. March 22, 2022, on two warrants for violation of probation, which she was on possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges from Jan. 19, 2019 and July 4, 2020, according to arrest and jail reports.
Davis Noyes, who is also known by Carlotta Fiona Noyes, Carlotta Davis Noyes, Carlotta Fiona Noyes Davis and Carlotta Fiona Davis, was held in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, March 23, 2022, without bond on both charges, according to reports.
HCSO Deputy Justin Wilkerson, aware of to outstanding charges for Jesus Escobedo-Fernandez‘s arrest, went to a Fore Street residence and took the 25-year-old Sulphur Springs man into custody at 4:21 p.m. March 21, 2022.
Wilkerson transported Escobedo-Fernandez to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked in at 4:40 p.m. for bond forfeiture on two charges: a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1-B controlled substance charge and a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone. He remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday, March 23, 2022; his new bond was set at $50,000 on the first charge and $90,000 on the second charge, according to jail reports.
Escobedo-Fernandez, who is also known by Chewy and Jesus Escobedo, was originally arrested Aug. 30, 2021, by Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators on a warrant on one controlled substance charge. The officers reported Escobedo-Fernandez sold more than 1 gram of methamphetamine to a confidential informant, during an investigation by the officers. This led to a warrant and arrest of the then 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man, the SCU officers reported following Escobedo-Fernandez’s arrest in 2021.
Escobedo-Fernandez was released from jail on Aug. 31, 2021, on a $25,000 bond on the controlled substance charge, only to be returned to the county jail Sept. 3, 2021, on a warrant for the second charge; he was released from the county jail on Sept. 4, 2021, on a $45,000 warrant on the second charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Escobedo was indicted in December 2021 on the drug-free zone charge, according to jail reports.
Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Trooper G. Rodriguez stopped a Hummer H3 at 8:24 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2022, on State Highway 19. The passenger, identified in arrest reports as Melton Medina-Tuirubiates was found to be wanted on a felony warrant. Once the warrant was confirmed as active, the 49-year-old Sulphur Springs man was taken into custody on the charge.
A HCSO deputy transported Medina Tuirubiates to Hopkins County jai, where he was booked in at 9:19 a.m. March 21, for violation of probation on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 4 controlled substance charge. Medina Tuirubiates (who jail reports show he is also known by Meo Medina-Tuirubiates, Meo Medina Martinez, Meo Medina Tuirubiates, Mell, Mello and Carlos) remained in Hopkins County jail March 23, 2022, without bond set on the warrant.
He was indicted in February 2021 on the controlled substance charge , according to court records.
Dining Out With Diabetes
By JOHANNA HICKS, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected]
The title actually has two meanings: 1) for persons who have diabetes, they take diabetes with them when dining out; 2) for persons with diabetes, there are some tips for dining out. When eating out, you do have choices. The following tips for eating healthfully in restaurants are based on suggestions from the National Diabetes Education Program.
- Take time to look over the menu to make a healthy choice. If you don’t see what you want, ask about it. The worst your server can say is no, and it is possible he or she will say yes.
- Ask whether the restaurant has nutrition information available for menu items. Chain and fast food restaurants often do. Look on-line ahead of time if you know which restaurant you will be visiting.
- Choose steam, grilled or boiled dishes instead of fried or sautéed items to help lower the fat content.
- Be the first at your table to order so you aren’t influenced by what others are ordering.
- At fast food restaurants, order the smallest entrees, sides and caloric beverages – not the large, “value sized” versions.
- Eat half your order, then think about how full you feel. If you are not longer hungry, ask for a carry-out box for a second meal or snack later.
- Order salad dressing, gravies, sauces and spreads on the side and then use sparingly.
- Order a salad for starters and share a main dish with a friend.
- When you crave high-calorie foods such as desserts or high-fat snacks, have a small portion or share a serving with a friend. Permitting yourself an occasional treat, rather than always denying yourself, can help you stick to your meal plan more often.
- Avoid all-you-can-eat restaurants or buffets where it’s difficult to control portion sizes and how much you eat.
With warmer weather making its way to us, many people will have vegetable gardens. Here’s a great recipe for your garden cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes!
Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 6-inch cucumber, peeled and seeded
- ½ medium green bell pepper, seeds, pith and stem removed
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 cups chopped tomato
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 drops hot sauce, optional
Directions
- Quarter cucumber and pepper; place in blender or food processor. Add all remaining ingredients and blend or pulse until well combined and mostly smooth.
- Add hot sauce if desired and stir. Pour into a container with a lid and chill for 2 hours before serving.
Serve cold. Makes 4-6 servings.
Per serving: 99 calories, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 3 g fat, 189 mg sodium, 3 g fiber
Closing Thought
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality
– Warren Bennis
Contact Johanna Hicks, at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, at P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; by phone at 903-885-3443; or by email at jshi[email protected]
2022-23 Head Start And Pre-Kindergarten Registration At SSISD To Be Held Next Month
Sulphur Springs ISD Head Start and pre-kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year will be held next month. This year’s Head Start and Pre-K roundup offers virtual and in-person registration, but all families with eligible children must provide the same required documentation.
Head Start and pre-k programs are located inside Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center, 600 Calvert Street.
Head Start provides: certified teachers/assistants, two nutritional meals and a snack per day, full-day educational services, outdoor playground facilities, limited transportation services, social services, parent involvement activities, speech/hearing/vision evaluations, health/dental screenings and accepts children experiencing homelessness and children with mild, moderate or severe disabilities as determined by individual needs.
Families will have 3 options of when and how to register: virtual registration April 4-8, in-person registration by appointment April 19-22 or in-person Saturday registration by appointment on April 30.
Registration Requirements
To be eligible, all families must meet income qualifications and applicant children must be 3 or 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2022 to apply. The family must live in Sulphur Springs Independent School District to be eligible to apply for consideration for either program.
All families will need to provide the following required and applicable documents in order to apply for enrollment in Head Start or pre-kindergarten at Sulphur Springs ISD:
- Proof of household income – 2021 tax returns and 2021 W-2 Forms, or if those documents are not available, a notarized letter from an employer which includes yearly salary on official letterhead;
- Proof of district residency – a utility bill such as a recent electric, water or gas bill;
- Parent ID/driver’s license;
- Child’s up-to-date immunization record;
- All of the following which apply:
- TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families);
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income), if applicable;
- SSA (Social Security benefits);
- Child support/alimony;
- WIC card;
- Military documents (LES/FSSA);
- Current Medicaid, private insurance or CHIP card;
- Food stamp documentation;
- Foster Care 2085 Form;
- Child’s IEP- Individualized Education Plan;
- Doctor’s notes concerning any allergy or health needs the child may have; and
- Custodial or court order.
Once the registration, interview process and applications have been completed, families will be notified by letter whether or not their eligible child has been accepted into one of the programs or has been placed on a waiting list for one of the programs. The district’s online registration must be completed for students enrolled in Head Start and pre-kindergarten programs.
Virtual Round-Up Week
Virtual Round-Up Week has been officially designated from April 4-8, 2022, however, the required documents may be submitted beginning Monday, March 28, 2022. Families can use a smartphone camera to scan the QR code (at right), for virtual registration.
All required documents should be emailed to Rita Taylor, ERSEA specialist, at [email protected], along with the parents’ best contact number. After an interview process, applications can be emailed or picked up at Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center the designated time.
In-Person Round-Up
Parents enrolling their children in person should collect all required and applicable documents, then call Douglass ECLC secretary Pam Scott to schedule an appointment between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. the week of April 19-22 or between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Parents must bring all documents when arriving for the designated appointment to ensure the registration is not delayed. Following an interview process, applications will be provided. After an interview process, applications will be provided.
Maxwell: Audit Showed Sulphur Springs Had Well Controlled, Healthy Financials In FY 2021
Backhoe Purchase Approved By City Council
The City of Sulphur Springs’ annual audit showed the fund balance up and debt going down in 2021, city officials reported this week. A backhoe purchase was also approved by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday.
Backhoe Purchase
At the regular March 1 meeting, Sulphur Springs City Council was asked to consider approving a purchase of a backhoe from South Star JCB through a Sourcewell purchasing agreement. The cost was more than originally budgeted. The City Manager asked that additional time be given to check on costs of a new Caterpillar backhoe, as the last few equipment purchases the City has made have been Caterpillar. That equipment seems to be holding up better and has served the city well, he noted.
At the special noon City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 22, utilities director James Jordan resubmitted the request for the purchase of a backhoe from JCB. Deeper dig depth and availability of parts were factors cited for the recommendation of the unit, according to the city manager.
The City Council approved the purchase of the backhoe from South Star JCB via Sourcewell at Tuesday’s meeting.
FY 2021 Audit
K. Evans & Associates, CPA’s, issued an unmodified (“clean”) opinion on the City of Sulphur Springs,
Texas financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2021.
The City of Sulphur Springs’ 2021 financial audit showed the budget to be well controlled with healthy financials, City Manager Marc Maxwell noted. The fund balance was good and long-term debt decreased by $1,521,113 during the 2021 fiscal year
Maxwell said when he first started in his job, the city’s general fund had only enough in it to cover 3 1/2 days of operations. That has increased to cover almost 5 months worth of operations.
Officials, entering the 2021 fiscal year thought revenues would be down due to COVID, so the city saved some back to potentially account for fluctuations in spending and revenues. Despite the pandemic situation, unemployment and historical inflation, local sales tax generation remained resilient with an 8.74% increase in FY 2021. The City also received funding from funneled down from the federal government to assist with certain expenses due to COVID, he explained.
The City’s combined ending fund balances for FY 2021 were $11,346,120, an increase of $2,886,518 in comparison with the prior year. The reasons for the increase in fund balances are receipt of approximately $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery money, grant revenue better than expected, sales tax revenue, and police asset forfeiture revenue, according to the audit summary.
At the end of the current fiscal year, unassigned fund balance for the general fund was $4,892,503
or 45 percent of total general fund expenditures, according to the K. Evans & Associates, CPA audit summary.
The audit was accepted as presented by the City Council at the March 22, 2022 meeting.
Wildcats Baseball Rallies Past Marshall, Gets First District Win
Sulphur Springs found themselves trailing early in their second of three district games.
The Mavericks put up three runs on the visiting Wildcats in the bottom frame of the second.
Coach Jerrod Hammack’s team responded in the top of the 3rd with lead-off batter Dawson Carpenter reaching first on an infielder error.
After a ground out, the Wildcats reeled off three straight singles giving Sulphur Springs their first two runs of the night trailing 3-2.
CF Mayer Millsap as the lead-off batter in the fifth scored a home run tying the game at 3-3.
While the Mavericks were able to pull ahead in the 6th inning for the third lead change on the night, 4-3, Sulphur Springs got the last laugh in Marshall.
Colt Silman in the Wildcats final at-bat with two outs in the 7th singled, followed with two doubles courtesy of Matt Mitchell and Cole Haney, and Sulphur Springs got themselves the lead.
A quick dispatch of the Mavericks gave baseball their first district win in Marshall, 5-4.
Tuesday’s win over the Mavericks gives Coach Jerrod Hammack’s squad a 4-10 record (1-2 district).
Next up, Wildcats baseball is back at home for another crucial match with Pine Tree.
- A win over the Pirates Friday moves Sulphur Springs up to fourth place after the first third of district play
Also worth noting for the Wildcats:
- Next Tuesday, Mar. 29 Coach Hammack’s team has a bye.
- They follow-up that bye, Friday, Apr. 1 with a showdown in Hallsville
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
March 23 Chamber Connection – Golf Tourney, Cornhole Tourney, Kids Kingdom Repairs Planned
By Butch Burney
There are morning tee times still available for the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8.
The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy.
There morning tee time is 8 a.m. Registration is $750 per team, and that includes three carts, 12 mulligans, six meals, range balls, company banner on hole No. 1 and sponsor list recognition.
If you aren’t a golfer, there are are also opportunities to contribute goody bag items, raffle prizes, door prizes and hole sponsorships to promote your business.
To register, go to the Chamber website at HopkinsChamber.org or call the office at 903-885-6515.
Showing Love to Kids Kingdom
Plans are coming together to re-fit and rehab Kids Kingdom in Buford Park.
This year’s Leadership Class has adopted the rehabilitation of Kids Kingdom, everyone’ favorite playground as its class project. And just like when it was constructed 25 years ago, everyone is invited to help.
The Leadership Class has designated the weekend of April 22-24 as work days to re-stain all the wood in Kids Kingdom. It will be professionally power-washed before that weekend to prepare for the staining.
The class is also planning to replace and/or repair the equipment, such as the handicap swing, chains, swings, tires, etc. for the playground, restore the ground mulch and install lighting for safety and security.
The class needs your help not only with the physical part of the restoration but also the financial part. A cornhole tournament and silent auction is scheduled for March 26 at Backstory Brewery. There are also sponsorship levels for businesses/corporations that might want to pay for specific items for Kids Kingdom.
For cornhole registration or sponsorship, go to the chamber website at HopkinsChamber.org or call the chamber at 903-885-6515.
Thanks in advance for helping showing love to Kids Kingdom.
Lights of Life Gala
The Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation’s Lights of Life Gala is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Civic Center.
This year’s theme, “Under the Big Top,” reflects the foundation’s desire for some fun and frivolity after a long season of hardship.
The gala promises to be another dazzling evening of fine dining, dancing and bidding on amazing live and silent auction items.
Money raised from the gala will go toward purchasing a 4D video sonogram machine and five state-of-the-art labor and delivery beds for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital.
For more information, contact Foundation Executive Director Shannon Barker at 903-438-4799.
Patriot Sporting Challenge
Casino games and an evening of patriotism will be the closing part of the Patriot Sporting Challenge on Saturday, April 9, at the Hopkins County Civic Center.
From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., casino games and a reception with beer, wine and cocktails will be available. Additionally, there will be raffles and drawings.
Buy a Table for 8 People, just $600 (Limited Availability)
After the casino games, dinner will include four different entrees, then special guest speaker Ginger Gilbert Ravella, military wife and widow, mother of five children and recipient of Folds of Honor scholarships, writer and international, will provide an address.
She will be followed by keynote speaker SFC Greg Stube, who is a retired Army Ranger, Green Beret, Special Forces, Advanced Urban Combat training, served in Combat Operations in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan and as a leadership consultant for the FBI.
Following that, Cooper Wade and his six-piece country and western band will provide music for the dance.
For more information, contact [email protected] or text to 817-296-8985.
Marketing Strategy
Marketing expert Melissa Forziat will be in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, March 31, for an in-person presentation on how to Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy. Her visit is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center at Paris Junior College.
Forziat will speak at 5 p.m. March 31 at City Hall. There is no charge for the event, but registration is requested. To sign-up, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email [email protected].
The session will talk about how to build a marketing funnel for your business to grow the relationships with your audience and generate more sales. You will discover how to build more sales, referrals and loyalty from your audience.
Night With Champions
Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Night With Champions, celebrating student-athlete success and the university’s transition to Division I on Friday, April 8, at the Rayburn Student Center. The event starts at 5:15 with a VIP reception and the program begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds support student-athlete scholarships. For more information, contact Lion Athletics at 903-468-8760 or email [email protected].
Business of the Week
Pacheco Spine and Sport is the Business of the Week for March 23. Keep up with our Business of the Week by following the Chamber on Instagram, Facebook and by visiting our website.
Ribbon Cuttings
- The city will host a ribbon cutting at the fitness pad at Pacific Park at 10 a.m. Friday, March 25. Please come out to support the improvements to the park.
- Pursuing Wellness held a ribbon cutting at their office at Hillcrest Square on Tuesday, March 15. Please welcome Kristen Mandujano and her natural health business to the community.
- The Reinforcement Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting on Monday, March 21. You will hear more about the foundation’s upcoming fundraisers for first responders in the near future.
CHRISTUS – Upcoming Activities: Gala, Blood Drive Honoring Israel Lewis, Fitness Court Grand Opening
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Helping Ukraine
In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in northeast Ukraine).
One of the hospital associates has a spouse who is from this city, and their family is still there. The hospital has been able to send some medical supplies. In addition, and thanks to the generosity of many others, we have been able to set up a fund through our Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation to raise money and send it directly to aid this city.
To donate to this effort, go to Online Giving (christushealth.org) and select ‘Helping Ukraine’ in the drop down box.
Events
Local Fitness Court – Grand Opening
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs is a proud supporter of the new local Outdoor Fitness Court located in Pacific Park. Please join us for the grand opening/ribbon cutting on Friday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation Lights of Life Gala 2022
The Lights of Life Gala is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 6: p.m. to 12 midnight at the Civic Center. This year’s theme “Under the Big Top” reflects our desire for some fun and frivolity after a long season of hardship. The gala promises to be another dazzling evening of fine dining, dancing and bidding on amazing live and silent auction items.
This year’s Lights of Life Gala chairs are fourth generation Hopkins County natives, sisters Markeda Fisher and Kayla Price Mitchell.
Shannon Barker, Foundation Executive Director shared “I am thrilled to be working with Markeda and Kayla. When they arrived as the bearded ladies to reveal the theme, Under the Big Top, I knew we were in good hands! They keep everyone laughing, but also have the experience and relationships to ensure a successful event. Their impressive history and dedication to Hopkins County is evidenced by their past and present community involvement. We are thankful they feel the Healthcare Foundation is a worthy cause to invest their efforts in.”
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please call the Foundation office at 903-438-4799.
Blood Drive in Honor of Israel Lewis
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will host a blood drive in honor of Israel Lewis, a local community member suffering from medical complications. The drive will be held on Wednesday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carter BloodCare Bus in the parking lot of the hospital.
**UPDATED – COVID Vaccine Clinics:
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will no longer offer the COVID Vaccine Clinic every Friday morning.
However, Net Health will be back offering Pediatric and Adult COVID vaccines. This vaccine clinic is located at the MMU tents behind the hospital. No appointment is necessary. Subsequently, Net Health will continue to come every four weeks to provide COVID vaccines.
From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, Net Health will offer vaccines on the following weeks:
- April 4-8,
- May 2-6,
- May 31 – June 3,
- June 27 – July 1,
- July 25-29,
- Aug. 22 – 26,
- Sept. 19 – 23,
- Oct. 17 – 21.
* September and October are tentative.
Hospital Visitation
Please note the following guidelines:
- Visitors must acquire masks themselves prior to entering our facility; cloth masks are acceptable. Masks must cover both the nose and the mouth. Visitors must remain masked during their time in the hospital.
- An adult must accompany minor-age visitors, be free of symptoms, and able to comply with masking and hygiene expectations throughout the visit.
- Emergency Department entrance open 24/7
- Main Entrance open 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Gift Shop open
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Types of Visitors:
- COVID receiving aerosol treatments: via tele-visitation only;
- COVID not receiving aerosol treatments: 1 Essential support person for the duration of hospital stay – Essential support person will be given a visible wrist band for identification purposes;
- ICU/ER: 1 Essential support person only;
- All other patients may have 1 Essential support person and 1 visitor (up to 2 persons in room at a time).
- Types of Visitors:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are in need of volunteers to help in various different roles throughout our hospital. We are asking for anyone willing to give his or her time, to help bring a smile to someone in our hospital!
For more information, contact Meredith Caddell at 903.438.4678.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
