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...
Give Blood: American Legion and Carter Blood Care
Sulphur Springs American Legion Post 66 is hosting a blood drive to help save lives. Everyone in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County and all of North East Texas mark your calendar on September 12th from 0900 till 1500… that’s 9am till 3:00pm for the civilians. The Carter Blood Care bus will be at Bookshires in Sulphur Springs. Stop by say hi and save a life. Thank you in advance!
6 New, 54 Active Cases Of COVID-19 Reported Sept. 9 For Hopkins County
Six new positive COVID-19 cases were reported for Hopkins County on Wednesday, Sept. 9, increasing the number of active cases to 54, Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials reported. positive COVID-19 result That’s makes 18 Hopkins County residents lab-confirmed to have novel coronavirus 2019 so far in September, 27 less than on Aug. 9 and two fewer than on July 9. Hopkins County has had 261 cumulative...
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 Sept. 8 COVID-19 Case Counts: 5 Recoveries, 48 Active Cases
Sept. 8 COVID-19 Update from Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8, reported 5 Hopkins County residents have recovered from COVID-19, increasing the overall number of recoveries to 207 and leaving 48 active cases. There were no new positive COVID-19 cases reported for Hopkins County in the last 24-hours, so the cumulative count of...
Paris Junior College Welcomes Students
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus opened Tuesday for the beginning of the fall semester. Students are required to wear masks and are screened daily prior to entering campus. Social distancing of at least six feet from other individuals is being practiced at all stations and in classrooms. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs welcomes students
First Day at Paris Junior College
FIRST DAY Students and faculty wore masks and complied with social distancing requirements as the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus opened Tuesday to begin its fall 2020 semester. Above, campus Director Rob Stanley, standing at right, visited English Instructor Ken Haley’s class to welcome Haley and his students to campus. All classrooms have been reduced in capacity to comply with CDC requirements. Call the campus at 903-885-1232 for...
Trading Post for September 8, 2020
For Sale: a “very nice” lighted china cabinet by Keller. It has glass doors, glass sides, and glass shelves in the upper part. The unit has double door storage at the bottom. Made of solid oak wood. Measures 38″ Wide, 14″ Deep, and 74″ High. “It has no blemishes and is in excellent condition.” Asking $300.00 for the unit. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-598-2235. Wanted:...
Dinner Bell Menu for September 9, 2020
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Through the generous support of church, community members and corporate sponsors, we have been able to serve over 60,000+ meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in February 2012. If...
3 New Cases, 53 Active Cases Of COVID-19 As Of Sept. 7 For Hopkins County
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported three additional Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 test results, which bumps the number of active cases to 53 and cumulative cases since March to 255, as of Labor Day. COVID-19 updates are no longer being provided on weekends, just Monday-Friday. Thus, any new case or recovery reported on Mondays are the total of any reports received since the Friday afternoon...
