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AARP Tax Aide Notice
Mar13

AARP Tax Aide Notice

Sulphur Springs, TX – AARP Tax Aide Notice: Due to the quickly changing situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) we are suspending AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services beginning tomorrow here in Sulphur Springs at Wesley United Methodist Church. We will NOT be open tomorrow (Saturday March 14th, 2020). This closure is until further notice. aarp

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Paris Junior College Extends Spring Break One Week for Students
Mar13

Paris Junior College Extends Spring Break One Week for Students

Although there are no cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Paris Junior College, there are some confirmed cases in nearby counties. Consequently, out of an abundance of concern for our students, faculty, staff, and our community, PJC has determined to extend the 2020 spring break for students for one week, March 16-20. Campuses will be closed to students during this week, but students may call the campus. This time will...

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ALL Hopkins County Schools To Be Closed Next Week, March 2020
Mar13

ALL Hopkins County Schools To Be Closed Next Week, March 2020

March 13, 2020 – The list of local schools extending spring break, as a precaution against coronavirus, continued to grow Friday afternoon with all Hopkins County districts and Yantis opting not to hold classes next week. UIL has also suspended all activities March 16-29. Cumby, North Hopkins, Como-Pickton, Sulphur Springs ISD, Miller Grove, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff all confirmed this afternoon that they will not have classes...

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Sulphur Springs ISD Extends Spring Break One Week
Mar13

Sulphur Springs ISD Extends Spring Break One Week

In response to the worldwide pandemic know as the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) the Sulphur Springs ISD has decided to extend Spring Break for one week for all students in the district, to minimize public interaction between students, teachers, faculty and staff. The cautious measure follows school districts across the state and nation. This does NOT mean that any cases are confirmed or suspected in the SSISD community, but will...

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A&M-Commerce Suspending Face-To-Face Classes, Going Online Instruction
Mar12

A&M-Commerce Suspending Face-To-Face Classes, Going Online Instruction

Texas A&M University-Commerce Thursday afternoon made the decision to suspend “all face-to-face classes” and transition to online instruction, effective immediately, and indefinitely. Notice from Texas A&M University-Commerce A mission “to provide a safe, healthy and inclusive environment at each of our campuses to ensure that every student, faculty and staff member is given every chance to achieve their...

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CHRISTUS Health Statement Regarding COVID-19
Mar12

CHRISTUS Health Statement Regarding COVID-19

CHRISTUS values the importance of collaboration and coordinated action for the identification and care of those patients exhibiting signs of the COVID-19. Which is why we continue to follow CDC interim guidelines and work non-stop, in partnership with local, state and federal government authorities. We are fortunate to be part of a local health care community committed to responding to the needs of these patients in the safest manner...

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Spring Break extended two days for PJC students
Mar12

Spring Break extended two days for PJC students

Paris Junior College has announced that Spring Break has been extended through March 17 for students, who should expect to return Wednesday, March 18, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Employees are expected to return to work as normal at the conclusion of Spring Break on Monday, March 16. “We are working on contingency plans to minimize disruption to our students’ studies while doing everything we can to mitigate the...

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Local Physician Provides Corona Insights
Mar12

Local Physician Provides Corona Insights

KSST reached out to a local physician for an update on Corona virus in our area. The physician, who because of HIPPA restriction must remain anonymous, stated his practice has not seen any illness related to COVID-19. One patient did come to the practice with a cough, and requested Corona virus testing. The patient was not able to provide one of the required samples. The widely available test needs both an oral cavity swab, and a...

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