Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Impacts on Child Health/Wellness
Dec03

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Impacts on Child Health/Wellness

Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; [email protected] By Johanna Hicks According to 2018 statistics, the total Hopkins County population is approximately 36,810 with 24.6 percent under the age of 18; 21.1 percent of children under the age of 17 live in poverty. The Community...

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Executive Session, Annexation, Parking, Watercraft Exhibition Top Council Agenda
Dec02

Executive Session, Annexation, Parking, Watercraft Exhibition Top Council Agenda

Sulphur Springs City Council has two sessions scheduled Tuesday evening: a special executive session at 6 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by the regular monthly council meeting. The executive session is being held for “personnel matters specifically relating to the City Manager.” The agenda cites Texas Government Code Title 5, Chapter 551.074, is slated to discuss is to specifically relate to personnel matters regarding the city...

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You’ve Got What It Takes: Volunteer with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Dec02

You’ve Got What It Takes: Volunteer with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

With the help of people like you, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax-filing help to those who need it most. We’re looking for compassionate and friendly individuals to join our team of local volunteers for the upcoming tax season. You’ll receive training and continued support in a welcoming environment. And, as our current volunteers tell us, you’ll not only learn new skills, but also get a great feeling from helping someone...

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Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel December Meeting
Dec02

Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel December Meeting

Our December meeting features a program called “Healthy Holidays & Beyond.” Join us for tips to enjoy the holiday season without regret in the New Year! Date & time:Tuesday, December 1010:00 am Location:The Oaks Bed & Breakfast516 Oak Ave., Sulphur Springs Program:A fun presentation featuring . . .– Simple holiday food swaps– Holiday recipe to sample and share– Holiday food safety– A...

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Holiday Decorating, Heating Safety Reminders
Dec01

Holiday Decorating, Heating Safety Reminders

Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley offers safety tips to keep in mind when decorating for the holidays With Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday behind us, many will begin pulling out holiday decor to make their homes holiday festive, inside and out. However, to guard against unintended holiday accidents such as house fires, Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley encourages residents to keep in mind a few safety tips. First, is to be...

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Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 2-6, 2019
Dec01

Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 2-6, 2019

Monday – Beef spaghetti, English peas and garlic toast Tuesday – Rope sausage, sauerkraut, black-eyed peas and cornbread Wednesday – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and roll Thursday – Chicken and dumplings, crackers and tossed salad Friday – Apricot glazed chicken breast, rice, Malibu vegetables and broccoli

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Tradin' Post for Sunday, December 1st, 2019
Dec01

Tradin' Post for Sunday, December 1st, 2019

Found: a black dog with white on it’s paws and face. If this is your dog, or for more details, please call 903-348-7574. For Sale: an upright player piano. Needs some work. Very heavy. Several rolls. Make offer. 903-291-3636. Found: German/ Catahoula Mix, red collar, 1004 N Jackson. 903 885 5100. Free Piano, sounds good. 903 885 2735 For Sale: Shelled Pecan $8 per quart. Will deliver in and around Sulphur Springs. Call...

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2 Companies Issue Recalls On All-Purpose Flour Due To Possible E. Coli
Nov29

2 Companies Issue Recalls On All-Purpose Flour Due To Possible E. Coli

UNFI is recalling some 5-pound bags of Unbleached Wild Harvest Organic All-Purpose Flour. Two companies have issued voluntary recalls for bags of all-purpose flour due to potential presence of E. coli. UNFI announced Nov. 27, a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Wild Harvest® Organic All-Purpose Flour, Unbleached, with a Code of AA BEST IF USED BY 010820 CC 15:58 and UPC Code 711535509158. During routine FDA sampling...

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Hopkins County Records For Nov. 29, 2019
Nov29

Hopkins County Records For Nov. 29, 2019

Applications for Marriage Licenses Kaci Lynn Allen and Justin Lee ShackelfordDorothy Ann Kinnamon and Bobby Joe WilsonAzucena Pulido Lopez and Luis Herrera PulidoNicole Suarez Alvarez and La Christopher OsbornMelanie Torres and Jesus Manuel Torres

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Community Players Present: A Christmas Carol
Nov29

Community Players Present: A Christmas Carol

Coming to the Main Street Theater this December. Adapted for radio-on-stage by ANTHONY E. PALERMO Music composed and arranged by ANTHONY E. PALERMO DECEMBER 12, 13, 14, 15, 2019 (7PM – 12th, 13th, 14th) (2PM Matinee – 14th, 15th) Purchase your tickets here.

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