Trading Post for July 1, 2020
Jul01

Trading Post for July 1, 2020

Needed: a experienced tree limb trimmer. Call after 12 pm 903 885 8304. Whirlpool electric Dryer $100. Double dresser and mirror $75. 65″ Sony Projection TV $125. Set of 3, Blue and White Marble Sink vanity, Shower stall and whirlpool tub, $600. 903 348 5820 2 burial plots in Restlawn, $2400. 903 348 5820. For Sale: blueberries and free range eggs from our family farm east of Sulphur Springs. Eggs are $2-$3 per dozen....

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Food Bank To Help Feed Hungry in Sulphur Springs on July 17th
Jul01

Food Bank To Help Feed Hungry in Sulphur Springs on July 17th

NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AT HOPKINS COUNTY REGIONAL CIVIC CENTER TO HELP FEED HUNGRY NORTH TEXANS DURING COVID-19 What: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model on July 17th , 2020. Distribution will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. To receive food, visitors must be in a vehicle. No...

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Skills Camp Registration Now Open
Jul01

Skills Camp Registration Now Open

By Johanna Hicks, AgriLife Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County The Hopkins County Community Health/Wellness Alliance has offered “Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness” for 10 years.  However, due to COVID-19, the camp was canceled for 2020 because of the large number of campers and staff involved.  I have been providing weekly programs for the Sulphur Springs ISD Summer Camp, which reaches approximately 10-15 kids with each...

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Chamber Connection – July 2
Jul01

Chamber Connection – July 2

By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown The fireworks for 4th of July have been cancelled, however, please remember that the Symphony League is holding their concert and fireworks celebration on Saturday, Sept. 5. Mark your calendars! The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community...

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CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Offers School Physicals
Jul01

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Offers School Physicals

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Weekly Business News CHRISTUS’ South Broadway Street Urgent Care Clinic To Reopen July 6; Pat Zeigler Recognized With Daisy Award By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 30, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has...

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Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 8 New Positive Cases Reported June 30
Jun30

Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 8 New Positive Cases Reported June 30

Newsom: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Still Has Room In COVID-19 Unit The Hopkins County Emergency Management Team at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, reported they’d received notification of 8 new positive COVID-19 cases in Hopkins County. That makes a total of 59 positive cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in MidMarch, including 41 Hopkins County residents who have recovered. That leaves 18 active cases of...

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121 Ballots Cast During 1st Day Of Early Voting In Party Primary Runoff Elections
Jun30

121 Ballots Cast During 1st Day Of Early Voting In Party Primary Runoff Elections

The first day of early voting in the Party Primary runoff elections concluded Monday with 121 total ballots casts in Hopkins County, 106 cast in the Republican Primary Runoff and 15 in the Democratic Primary Runoff. Governor Greg Abbott on March 20 issued a proclamation postponing runoff elections across the state from May until July due to COVID-19 pandemic. Early voting in the party primary runoff elections will continue from 8 a.m....

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Sulphur Springs’ Annual Clean Up Days Postponed, Again
Jun30

Sulphur Springs’ Annual Clean Up Days Postponed, Again

The City of Sulphur Springs’ annual clean up days for city residents have been postponed a second time due the COVID-19 pandemic, City Manager Marc Maxwell announced at 1:15 p.m. June 29, 2020. Sulphur Springs’ annual clean up days, normally held in the spring, had been rescheduled for July 13-18. City officials today opted to error on the side of public health safety. “In an effort to protect the public and city...

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Trading Post for June 30, 2020
Jun30

Trading Post for June 30, 2020

Whirlpool electric Dryer $100. Double dresser and mirror $75. 65″ Sony Projection TV $125. Set of 3, Blue and White Marble Sink vanity, Shower stall and whirlpool tub, $600. 903 348 5820 2 burial plots in Restlawn, $2400. 903 348 5820. For Sale: blueberries and free range eggs from our family farm east of Sulphur Springs. Eggs are $2-$3 per dozen. Fresh-picked or frozen blueberries are $5 per pound. For pick-up details, please...

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Recommendations For Fall Vegetable & Small Plant Care
Jun29

Recommendations For Fall Vegetable & Small Plant Care

Garden Update — July and August By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent, Ag and NR Here are the recommendation of Texas A&M AgriLife for the months of July and August: By August many fall vegetable seeds and even small plants may be set out for later production. Be careful to give extra water and a little shade to these young plants while they are becoming established. The result will be excellent cool season...

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