Hicks: Youth Skills Camp Rapidly Approaching and 2021 Arts & Crafts Show
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Youth Skills Camp Rapidly Approaching It’s baaaaack! After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the 2021 Youth Skills Camp is coming back face-to-face. We have a great line-up of activities for the youth. But first, a bit of explanation is due for those who are unfamiliar with Skills Camp. ...
KRVA Summer Fun Giveaway – Part 3
The coolest way to beat the summer heat is to visit the Ladonia Rodeo! KRVA is giving away tickets to the Ladonia Rodeo happening this Friday July 9th and Saturday July 10th!To be eligible to win, you need to do 3 things: 1. Like the KRVA Facebook homepage 2. Like the Ladonia Rodeo Post 3. Comment “Friday” or “Saturday” to let us know what night you’d prefer That’s it! You’ll automatically be...
Summertime is Cooper Lake State Park Fun Time!
Cooper Lake’s White Sand Beach area Press Release: Summertime is Cooper Lake State Park Time! Midsummer fun can be found at Cooper Lake State Park! Sun, sand, the water, educational programs and so much more awaits you at the park. Speaking ofsand, the park has added white sand to both our swimming beaches. This soft whitesand will take you away to a more tropical setting. Perfect for building sandcastles orplanting your beach...
New Paris Junior College Soccer Coach Hails from Sulphur Springs; Soccer Team Tryouts Slated for July 17
Fernando Arellano, a native of Sulphur Springs, started July 1 as the new Women’s and Men’s Soccer Coach at Paris Junior college. New tryouts are already scheduled at Noyes Stadium for Saturday, July 17. “We are pleased to have Coach Arellano at PJC and look forward to this fall and future seasons with his leadership guiding the program,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. The new coach has already scheduled soccer team tryouts on...
Paris Junior College Releases Certified List of Spring Graduates
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony of May 7, 2021. Texas students receiving associate degrees (by city): Brashear: Rachael Dotson, Jocelyn Helterbrand Commerce: Hunter Atkins Como: Kayla Harris, Erica Lawwill Cooper: Mitchell Green, Joseph Manners, Brayden Watkins, Amani Whitaker Cumby: Kamryn Hall, Rylee Krotky, Lucero Osornio, Andrea Resendiz, Kobe...
Wildcats Soccer On Track as Edge Draws to Close
The Wildcats soccer team has been practicing in the mornings during the Edge to take advantage of one of the coolest points in the day. The Edge for Coach Alexi Upton and his team are currently in week five of their six week run of the summer strength and conditioning program. The Edge for soccer concludes next Thursday, July 15. With the Edge wrapping up next week for not only both soccer teams but for most of the squads who hold a...
How Best to Handle Invasive Insects, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Many insects can be managed without using pesticides, but this cultural control requires extra time and effort. It may also result in slight damage to your plants. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, some of the cultural methods you can use to prevent or control insect damage are: Keep weeds and grass...
Trading Post for July 6, 2021
Free 2- Gray Tabby Kittens, approximately 10 weeks old. Owner moved and couldn’t take. Both are very playful. Will make great pets. Call 903-440-6141. A Singer Athena Sewing Machine, not having the time to really get into sewing, machine still in excellent working condition. call 903.440.5523 for picture or if you have a question asking $85 For Sale: a Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator, white, 21 cu ft, ice maker and water...
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Applauds Buy-Ins From His Athletes
New Wildcats basketball coach Brandon Shaver applauded his athletes for what he’s seen so far through three weeks of Edge. When the Edge for basketball concluded last Thursday, July 1, it marked the halfway point for the summer strength and conditioning program. Coach Shaver said the Edge has been going really well and numbers have been great. The Wildcats played in a Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, or TABC event last...
Independence Day Celebration A Big Hit
Following more than a year sans regular observances and events, the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration held appropriately on Celebration Plaza in Sulphur Springs was a big hit. Many brought lawn chairs and blankets for family and friends to enjoy the military march, concert and fireworks. Others enjoyed their meals al fresco at downtown restaurants, soaking in the festive spirit and music performed by Northeast Texas Symphony...
