DASH Your Way to Healthier Blood Pressure
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] You might have heard about the DASH eating plan. It’s more that just a seasoning. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan is part of a healthy lifestyle that focuses on incorporating foods that help lower high blood pressure, as well as incorporating physical activity into your daily routine....
Chamber Connection – June 29: Get Ready For The 30th Annual Independence Day Concert
By Butch Burney, [email protected] Fireworks, music and a celebration of our country is on tap for Saturday, July 2, on the downtown square.The 30th anniversary of the local Independence Day Celebration, presented by the Sulphur Springs Symphony League and featuring the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, will start at 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs! Stew Logo Contest It’s not too late to enter the logo contest for the 53rd Annual...
Sign up Now: Kids College Starts at Paris Junior College July 18th
Paris Junior College Public Information Services Sign up now: Kids College starts at PJC July 18 Paris Junior College is holding Kids College for four fun-filled days in mid-July. Classes for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will address a wide range of interests. All classes are at the Paris location. Courses include Basics, Basics, Basics (outdoor survival skills); Cookie Showdown; First Aid; Fun with Clay; Fun...
Commissioners Court Considers Employee Health Insurance Plan, Preliminary Plat, Air Agreement
Auto Wrecking And Salvage Yard Ordinance Establishing Regulations, Requiring Licensing Approve For Hopkins County Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, June 27, considered a number of items, including a request for an estate plat, auto wrecking and salvage yard regulations, employee health insurance options, and an extended agreement with Hoyt Breathing Air. Estate Plat Preliminary plat of Rios Estates The commissioners...
Meal A Day Menu – June 27-July 1, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of June 27-July 1, 2022 includes: Monday – Chicken Cacciatore On a Bed of Red, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Wednesday – Chicken Noodle Soup,...
Paris District Road Report for June 27, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 27, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
United Way Distributes Additional Funds Raised Over the 2020 Campaign Goal To Local Groups
Hopkins County United Way on Friday, June 24, 2022, distributed $53,689.64 in additional funds raised over the 2020 campaign goal of $150,000 to local groups. “We are so excited to be able to give back to the organizations so much more,” said HCUW 2022-2023 President Kristy Moseley. She and Mike Horne, who chaired the 2020-2021 campaign, expressed thanks to the generous people of Hopkins County, whose contributions to the...
Supreme Court Order Overturns Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court today (Friday, June 24, 2022) issued an order to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that made abortion constitutionally legal 50 years ago. US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland According to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Justice Department will work to protect and advance reproductive freedom. The agency will protect providers and those seeking abortions in states where it is legal, but will stand by...
Trading Post for June 24, 2022
For Sale: a portable septic tank. 350 gallons. Asking $200.00 for it. Also, for sale, a metal posts. One is 12′, one is 10′, one is 8′, one is two and three fourths inches, and one is two and one fourths inches. Also, mail box post and brackets. Also, for sale, a light oak color coffee table, two end tables, and a sofa table. Asking $150.00 for them. If interested in any of these items, or for more info., please call...
Sulphur Springs Native Verifies Missile System Pre-Fire Checks Aboard USS Benfold
Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary G. Whitley of Sulphur Springs, Texas, aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthur Rosen) PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2022) — Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary G. Whitley of Sulphur Springs, Texas, verifies all Vertical Missile System (VLS) pre-fire checks aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS...
