Be Well, Live Well – Healthy Aging
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] As people age, nutrition and physical activity are even more important to their overall health. More than 12% of the population in Texas is older than 65, and that number is expected to surpass 20% by 2050. The theme of this year’s Older Americans Month in May is “Age My Way.” The Age My Way theme refers...
Be Well, Live Well – An Informative and Practical Program Targeted At People Age 55 and Older
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent/Family and Community Health Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] You probably know by now that Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County offers many learning opportunities. Most recently, a basic spring break sewing workshop was held at no cost to participants, thanks to generous donations of sewing machines and fabrics from the community. Ten youth...
‘Be Well, Live Well’ a Healthy Living Program for Ages 55+ by the Tx Agrilife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County is offering a free series targeted toward the 55+ age group. The series, called “Be Well, Live Well,” is to aid individuals to age successfully. Topics include Be Independent, Eat Well; Be Able to Read the Label; Be Safe, Eat Safe; Be Creative, Plan Meals; and Be Fit-Move More. Sessions will take place Mondays and Thursdays, April 12, 15, 19, and 22 at the Hopkins...
Be Well, Live Well
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., FCH Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Texas A&M AgriLife Extension prides itself in providing quality, research-based, evidence-based programming. A relatively new program, targeted toward individuals ages 50 and over, covers topics that are relevant to that age group. Before I get to the details of the upcoming program, I want to share a little background information....
SSHS Students Did Well In The Houston Livestock Show The Week of March 7-13, 2022
Sulphur Springs High School students did well during their participating last week at the 90th Houston Livestock Show and competition, with three students showing beef heifers, one showing lambs at two different contests and one was ranked among the top 5 in speaking events the week of March 7-13, 2022. sh (Left) Cash Vititow and (right) Coen Bell show their beef heifers at the 90th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cash Vititow placed...
SSHS Cash Vititow and “CC” Capture Grand Champ at 4 States Fair Livestock Show, Entire Show Team Does Well
Report by John Holland, FFA Instructor at SSHS Cash Vititow and his heifer CC bring home Grand Champion Red Brahman from the 4 States Fair Livestock show!!Last Thursday the Sulphur Springs FFA show team traveled to Texarkana Arkansas to compete in the annual 4 States Fair Livestock show. At this show students compete with other FFA and 4-H members from Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. We had a very successful weekend of...
Gala Live Auction Always Offers Exciting Items
September 30, 2023 – Each year the items offered as part of the Gala live auction cover the gamut of options. From trips and sporting excursions to a lady’s luxury package and one-of-a-kind items. These unique offerings are all for a good cause…improved Hopkins County healthcare. Though Gala silent auction items may be bid on in person or online, bidders must be present (or have a friend in attendance willing to bid) in order to...
SSISD Jazz Band Delivers the Musical Goods at CraversTX
February 24, 2023 – The SSISD Wildcat Jazz Band played a set at Craverstx Community Garden on Thursday night. Spectators filled the seats, and others stood around the fire pit. There was a good crowd despite some cooler February weather. Everyone was welcome to sample authentic King Cake and New Orleans Punch. Spencer Emmert, Director of Bands at SSISD, had little to do during the set. His band was at ease and well rehearsed. A...
Live Oak Street Lights Are A Christmas Delight
Live Oak Street has become a local must-see during the holidays for about a decade, give or take a couple of years. While not quite as brilliant as the Griswold lawn of National Lampoons fame, the Sulphur Springs Christmas lights do shine as a beacon of goodwill and the continuation of a tradition started about 25 years ago, a light display that spanned acres of field. The Millers in front of their lighted Live Oak Street address,...
A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife FCH Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] This is the fourth in a series of program impacts conducted by the Family & Community Health Extension agent. Relevance Volunteers are the backbone of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Hopkins County has a strong group of 14 Master Wellness Volunteers who have received 40 hours of training in the areas of health and wellness, nutrition,...
