2020 Creative Arts Contest, Arts & Crafts Show Slated Oct. 23-24
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Family & Community Health — Hopkins County Excitement is building for the 2020 Creative Arts Contest and Arts & Crafts Show. Both events are scheduled to take place October 23 and 24, at the Sulphur Springs High School. Questions have been coming in about the Creative Arts Contest, so I thought it would be beneficial to provide some information and encourage...
Youth Livestock Projects Validation Dates
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR The mission of the youth livestock validation program is to promote a positive youth development environment focused on ensuring rules for livestock exhibition are being followed under the supervision of County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers. This helps to foster integrity, virtues, and values of youth and families. The purpose of...
Classes Underway at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Campus
SULPHUR SPRINGS — Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center Math instructor Charla Holzbog lectures her statistics class during the first week of classes on campus. Classes began Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Social distancing is being practiced in all classrooms, like instructor Holzbog’s lecture pictured above. Call PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Campus at 903-885-1232 for more information. Paris Junior College — located in...
Wood County Sheriff’s Office Report For Sept. 2-8, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Sept. 2-8, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 6Shots Fired: 3Alarm: 14 Suspicious Activity: 31Animal Complaint: 10 Terroristic Threat: 1Arrest/Warrant Service: 10 Theft: 10Assault: 2Traffic Hazard: 2Criminal Mischief: 2 Traffic Stop with Arrest: 1Criminal Trespass: 12 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 18 Welfare Check: 18Fraud: 1 911...
Bounty of Blessings
By Ross LaBenske Jerry Dodd, Miller Grove resident, with his greenhouse tomato crops. When it comes to growing season, results may vary. Not only that, but as the growing season draws to a close, some may see a decrease in the output of crops. This cannot be said for a resident of Miller Grove, Texas, whose greenhouse crops continuously produce tomatoes. Jerry Dodd from Miller Grove and his incredible greenhouse tomato crops are...
Devanshi Gupta Welcomed As New Neurologist At Sulphur Springs Outpatient Telemedicine Clinic
Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, Sept. 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Hospital Visitation For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our...
AG Paxton Warns Texans About Text Message Scam
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans about scammers sending text messages that include a false package delivery notice and a fraudulent link. The text messages in question usually claim that a package is pending delivery and requests the recipient to “claim ownership” by providing their credit card and personal information. Any Texan who receives a suspicious text message should take the following steps: Do not...
Hopkins County Christmas Ornaments Still Available
Chamber Connection — September 10, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Great news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2020 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the third of our series and features our beautiful Dairy Museum. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY limited in number. They are quite beautiful and the perfect addition to a...
Winnsboro Police Department Report for Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests:Bearden, Jason, 42years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 9/3/2020for Public Intoxication.Jackson, Eddie, 27 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 9/4/2020 forFelon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a ControlledSubstance PG2>=4G<400G. Calls for Service:The Winnsboro Police Department...
Sept. 7-11, 2020 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Sept. 7-11, 2020 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday – Beef Stroganoff, English Peas and Garlic Toast Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Sliced Ham, Blueberry Muffins and Mandarin Oranges Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers...
