The Hopkins County Master Gardeners Have Exciting Events Coming Up
March 18, 2025 – The Hopkins County Master Gardeners have exciting events coming up this month. On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Daci Rawson will present a program on “Texas Superstars,” at the AgriLife Extension Office, located at 1200 Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This program will begin at 6:30pm. The Master Gardeners will present a program about water, watering, and fertilizer on March 27, 2025. This...
Tips to Prevent Barn Swallow Nests this Spring
March 18, 2025 – Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now. – by Susan Himes Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin nesting. Barn Swallow With the migratory spring season for swallows underway, a...
Texas A&M AgriLife Family Cultivates Agricultural Excellence Through Personal and Professional Passion
March 18, 2025 – Texas A&M AgriLife family cultivates agricultural excellence through personal and professional passion. by Maci Guay Semira Mancill and Ronnie Schnell are more than just dedicated professionals — they are passionate agriculturalists who live their love for agriculture beyond their nine-to-five jobs. Samira Mancill DVM Samira Mancill, DVM, spends her days as a Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic...
East Texas A&M School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass & Lecture Open to the Public
March 18, 2025 – Dr. Nicholas Perna is a recent finalist for the American Prize for Men in Opera. COMMERCE, TX, March 18, 2025— The East Texas A&M University School of Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive vocal masterclass and pedagogy lecture with renowned vocal pedagogue and tenor, Dr. Nicholas Perna. The free event will take place Wednesday, April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall on...
James “Pops” Wilfred
Graveside Inurnment for James “Pops” Wilfred, age 62, of Como, Texas will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Arbala Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Wilfred passed away at his home in Como on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register...
Barbara Powers
Graveside Service for Lola Barbara Powers will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Barbara passed away on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born on November 6, 1935, to Johnny Tyrus and Lola Mae (Lawrence) McGregor in Haskell County, Texas. She married Max Powers in 1959 in Andrews, Texas. Barbara was a loving and Godly sister, wife, mother, and...
Atmos Energy to Perform Routine Natural Gas Maintenance in Sulphur Springs
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – March 17, 2025 – Atmos Energy will perform routine maintenance resulting in the safe removal of natural gas on Wednesday, March 19 through Friday, March 21, from approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 154 County Road 2319 in Sulphur Springs. Atmos Energy remains focused on its vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, and this system modernization work demonstrates a continued investment...
Pedestrians, Bicyclists most Vulnerable on Texas Roads
March 17, 2025 PARIS – On his 10th birthday in 2020, Victor Peterzen received a brand-new bicycle. Just three months later, his life was tragically cut short in a crash while riding his bike through his northwest Houston neighborhood. Sadly, similar tragedies continue to plague our state. In 2023, 914 bicyclists and pedestrians died in traffic crashes in Texas. It’s part of a rising trend in recent years as pedestrian deaths went up...
Junior Waverly Club 100th Year Anniversary Reception to be Held March 29th
March 17, 2025 – The Junior Waverly Club in Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold their 100th year anniversary reception March 29, 2025. Past Presidents plus current members will be in attendance. A celebration of the Club and all of its incredible members will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29th, Pacific Park, Grays Building. John Sellers was originally scheduled to present, but is unable to attend, but there will be a special...
Paris Junior College Holding job Fair on April 17
March 17, 2025 – Graduating Paris Junior College students will have an opportunity to meet with local employers at a Job Fair to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 in the Student Center Ballroom. Job-seeking members of the community are also welcome to attend. Companies and organizations registered to date include Bodyguard Bumpers, Brentwood Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Campbell’s,...
