Dinner Bell Menu for February 10, 2021
DINNER BELL IS NINE (9) YEARS OLD (2012-2021) Hopkins Rains Farm Bureau, our COMMUNITY PARTNER, is celebrating FOOD CONNECTIONWEEK. This event connects producers with consumers to benefit each other. We must thank our farmers, ranchers and dairy producers for always keeping us healthy and fed with an abundance of products. OUR ANNIVERSARY MEAL Meat Loaf and Gravy Mashed Potatoes Bacon Infused Green Beans Buttered French Bread...
Community Input Desired for TexasSpeaks Assessment
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas TexasSpeaks is being conducted in County and across the State of Texas to allow the citizensof Texas to provide their input on the assets and issues in their communities. The local branchof the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a...
Lady Cats Softball Explodes in Scrimmage Shutout at McKinney North, 11-0
On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats Softball team traveled out to the DFW metroplex for a scrimmage against McKinney North. While both teams featured stout pitching through the first third of the game, the visiting Lady Cats offense proved to be too much for the Lady Bulldogs as Sulphur Springs cruised to an 11-0 shutout scrimmage victory. What looked like a scrimmage that featured pitching at its finest through 3...
Hicks: Make Every Bite Count
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Make Every Bite Count As an Extension educator, I try to take advantage of learning opportunities that come my way. Health/wellness, nutrition, and diabetes education are my main areas of focus. Recently, I sat in on a virtual seminar about the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The theme...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 27, 2021
The Community Partner is Alliance Bank. Distribution of meals is still under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU: Mexican Lasagna Seasoned Pinto Beans Garden Salad Tortillas Sopapilla Cheesecake Keep your distance from others. Wash your hands OFTEN. WEAR A MASK IN PUBLIC.Dinner Bell cares for you!!! Covered Driveway where you can pickup your...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 20, 2021
Honoring George Law Drive under the covered drive on Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust Roasted Carrots with Tarragon Brown Sugar Chocolate Cherry Cake Practice distancing, wash hands often and WEAR A MASK!Dinner Bell cares about your health. Covered Driveway where you can pickup your...
Hicks: A Year in Review – Diabetes Education
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County A Year in Review – Diabetes Education Each year, starting in December, our Extension staff provides impact summaries of our major programs. My passion is helping others learn how to manage diabetes through a series called, “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes.” According to the Center for Disease Prevention and...
Cattle Supplement Feeding: Tips for Hopkins County Ranchers by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Cattle supplement feeding: tips for Hopkins County ranchers Supplements must be chosen to meet particular nutrient deficiencies. Body condition is a key factor in the choice of supplements. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, thin...
Winter Cattle Feeding by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Feeding cattle during the winter season heavily depends on forage availability and this on moisture to keep up with its growth. Many beef producers may need a Plan B when it comes to winter forages due to dry conditions, according to Dr. Jason...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 18-23, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Nov. 18-23, 2020: Alarm: 6Animal Complaint: 9Arrest/Warrant: 9Assault: 4Burglary: 2Criminal Trespass: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 16Fire-Structure: 2Fraud: 3Inquest: 2Livestock at Large: 9Noise Complaint: 1Reckless Driver: 4Shots Fired: 3Suspicious Activity: 17Theft: 11Traffic Closed by Arrest: 2Traffic Hazard: 4Violation of Protective Order: 1Welfare Check: 14 Wood...
