SSISD Tax Office Closed; Other Payment Options Available
Mar18

SSISD Tax Office Closed; Other Payment Options Available

Sulphur Springs ISD Tax Office is closed at this time due to the COVID-19 concerns. However, there are other options for taxpayers who need to make a payment. See the SSISD post below:

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15 Days To Slow The Spread
Mar18

15 Days To Slow The Spread

March 18th, 2020 Although there have been NO postitive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hopkins County, local and state officials are encouraging residents to follow the guidelines set out by the federal government. These guidelines called “15 Days To Slow The Spread” are as follows: Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities.If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your...

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SBISD Conducting Surveys To Better Assist Students; Other Schools Also Working To Meet Children’s Needs
Mar17

SBISD Conducting Surveys To Better Assist Students; Other Schools Also Working To Meet Children’s Needs

School may be out for students this week, but administrators and staff at local school districts have been working diligently since last week to keep abreast of the situation and be able to offer services to assist students’ families while classes are suspended due to the COVID-19 concerns. Sulphur Bluff and Miler Grove ISD administrators are asking families to complete surveys to assess their needs. Several schools, such as...

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Takeout Together Launched For Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants
Mar17

Takeout Together Launched For Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants

The launch of “Takeout Together” was announced Tuesday. This will allow local restaurants in Sulphur Springs to continue to serve patrons curbside until the coronavirus concern has passed. Sulphur Springs City Hall “We will be designating certain parking spaces, specifically downtown where they have shared parking, for that purpose and no other purpose. So people can show up, the restaurant staff will bring their...

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LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE: Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley to Speak
Mar17

LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE: Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley to Speak

KSST hosted a live press conference Tuesday 3/17/2020 on Coroanvirus (COVID-19). Click here for the replay on youtube: https://youtu.be/1cidag-Kcgg

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All Non-Essential Court Proceedings Scheduled Before May 1 In JP Courts To Be Reset
Mar16

All Non-Essential Court Proceedings Scheduled Before May 1 In JP Courts To Be Reset

Hopkins County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer and Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings on Monday issued a temporary standing order (see below) impacting litigation in their courts. All non-essential court proceedings scheduled before May 1 in the justice of the peace courts will be reset for after that date to protect the community and limit potential exposure to COVID-19 The district and municipal courts also were...

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President Urges All Americans To Avoid Gatherings Of 10 Or More
Mar16

President Urges All Americans To Avoid Gatherings Of 10 Or More

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic situation is changing rapidly, with several states and now the city of Dallas shutting down theaters, gyms and bars. Restaurants in Dallas are now take out and delivery only. These latest changes come after President Trump encouraged all Americans to avoid social contact, including avoiding gatherings of 10 or more. The President released a list of guidelines for “15 days to slow the...

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SSHS Student Advances To  State In Theatrical Design Contest
Mar16

SSHS Student Advances To State In Theatrical Design Contest

AllieGrace Woodard advanced to State in UIL Theatrical Design, marking her second year to do so, according to Lesha Woodard, Director of Theatre at Sulphur Springs High School. This year’s Theatrical Design Contest concentrated on creating sustainable, time-traveling designs for Pedro Calderon De La Barca’s “Life is a Dream.” AllieGrace’s advancing hair and makeup entry featured Rachel Bramlett, Chase...

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HHS: Only Essential Visitors Will Be Granted Access To Texas Hospitals
Mar16

HHS: Only Essential Visitors Will Be Granted Access To Texas Hospitals

AUSTIN – To protect vulnerable hospital patients from COVID-19, Texas Health and Human Services has issued updated, expanded guidance to hospitals that now includes granting access only to essential visitors such as medical professionals and authorized caregivers acting specifically on a patient’s behalf. “At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott and effective immediately, we are requiring hospitals to prevent non-essential visitors...

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Casino In Hot Springs Closes For 2 Weeks, Horse Racing Continues
Mar16

Casino In Hot Springs Closes For 2 Weeks, Horse Racing Continues

Oaklawn, a popular destination in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is closing their Casino for two weeks in respone to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The horse racing track will remain in operation, but will run races without on-site specatators Of course, some wagering will be possible on these races via online betting. No word on exactly how many people it takes to run the races and how they will keep a safe distance from one another....

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