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Public Hearing Notices: Como-Pickton, Miller Grove, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff ISDs’ FIRST Ratings
Nov29

Public Hearing Notices: Como-Pickton, Miller Grove, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff ISDs’ FIRST Ratings

Miller Grove ISD will conduct a public meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the High School Library to review and discuss the 2021 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating.  This year’s rating of Above Standard is based on the 2019-2020 fiscal year.Saltillo ISD will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the Superintendent’s office to review and discuss the...

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Fitness Court Slab Latest Step In Pacific Park Improvements
Nov29

Fitness Court Slab Latest Step In Pacific Park Improvements

The latest step in the Pacific Park improvements is the setting of the fitness court slab. The slab was in place Monday morning, Nov. 29, 2021. It is required to set for 28 days before any additional work is possible, according to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. With the new Grays Community Building complete and open to the public, the fitness court slab is the latest step in the Pacific Park improvement project. Assistant...

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Northeast Texas Workforce Board Among 5 Recognized For Future Excellence In Innovation
Nov26

Northeast Texas Workforce Board Among 5 Recognized For Future Excellence In Innovation

TWC News Release AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded five individual Texas Workforce Development Boards for future excellence in innovation during the 24th annual Texas Workforce Conference in Houston. Northeast Texas, South Texas, Gulf Coast, East Texas and North Texas Workforce Development Boards each received a $200,000 award. These funds will allow each board to create permanent programs, building upon some best...

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Happy Thanksgiving From The Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Family To Yours
Nov22

Happy Thanksgiving From The Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Family To Yours

Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 22, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur [email protected] Happy Thanksgiving! From our family at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Sulphur Springs to yours, we are thankful for the opportunity to serve this community through our mission of...

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Newly Crowned Miss UPRA Ashlyn Williams Begins a Year of Travel, Appearances Across Texas and the Southwest
Nov22

Newly Crowned Miss UPRA Ashlyn Williams Begins a Year of Travel, Appearances Across Texas and the Southwest

At the November 2021 UPRA Rodeo Finals, Ashlyn Williams was crowned Miss UPRA. She also won the Photogenic Award, High Sales Award and Best Horsemanship recognition. The People’s Choice Winner was Brelyn Carillo, Ms. Ag Pro Rodeo. Miss Congeniality was Kaila McAnally, representing the Mount Vernon Sheriff’s Posse. Ashlyn Williams, MISS UPRA In Spring 2021, Ashlyn Williams entered the Miss UPRA competition as Miss Champion...

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2019 Miss UPRA Shara Dalton Continues Work with Horses on Local and International Basis
Nov21

2019 Miss UPRA Shara Dalton Continues Work with Horses on Local and International Basis

A Winnsboro, Texas native, 19-year-old Shara travels with horses to far flung corners of the globe in one of the many fascinating aspects of the horse industry. She loves the new sights and cultures she encounters, attributing her ability to meet people and exude confidence in new situations to her years as Texas rodeo royalty. “I thank my parents for starting me off riding a gentle horse, then transporting me to all those small...

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Nov. 24 Blood Drive Will Bolster Severely Low Blood Supplies
Nov17

Nov. 24 Blood Drive Will Bolster Severely Low Blood Supplies

Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 17, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Awards CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national...

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Earns 5th Consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Nov10

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Earns 5th Consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 10, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market DevelopmentCHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur [email protected] CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction...

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Dias Hired To Fill Vacancy At Cooper Lake State Park
Nov05

Dias Hired To Fill Vacancy At Cooper Lake State Park

By Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent, Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — One of the best parts of my job is to help our Park Rangers find a new position through a promotion. Even though this is usually bittersweet, as it was in this case, our long time Office Manager, Kimberly Swaim, was promoted to our regional office because of excellent service, resulting in big hiking boots to fill! We were very fortunate to have found an...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Nov. 2, 2021
Nov03

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – Nov. 2, 2021

Marc Maxwell presented the following monthly city manager’s report to Sulphur Springs City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. COVID-19 RESPONSE The Delta variant wave of COVID-19 continues to decline. The number of active cases in Hopkins County fell from 240 to 122 in October a decrease of 49%. There are 9 patients in the COVID-19 Unit at the hospital, down from 18 last month. CLAIMS We did not have any...

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