Fall Armyworms By Mario Villarino
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a common pest of bermudagrass, sorghum, corn, wheat and rye grass and many other crops in north and central Texas. According to Dr. Allen Knutson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist, the larvae of fall armyworms are green, brown or black with white to yellowish lines running from head to tail. A distinct white line between the eyes forms an inverted “Y” pattern on the face. Four...
Creative Arts Contest – Are You Ready? By Johanna Hicks
Every year, the Hopkins County Fall Festival features fun events for the entire family. This year’s event will begin with a ribbon cutting on Celebration Square at noon, Friday, October 19. The parade will take place on Saturday, October 20, and other events will take place throughout the week. Two of the highlights of the fair are the Arts & Crafts Show and the Creative Arts Contest. These are two totally...
Lil 4’s Receives Generous Donation
The Lil 4’s were blessed with a large delivery last Friday, August 17th. These donations consisted of 5 bedrooms worth of furniture, 24 mattress, clothing, toys, bikes, car seats, school supplies, clothing and etc. This was made possible through Greg and Michelle McKenzie from Atlanta GA along with friends of theirs.
Lil 4’s Back To School Bash Included: Harlem Globetrotters and SAFE-T
Lil 4’s Club held their Back to School bash Saturday, August 18th in the practice gym of Sulphur Springs High School. Each child received a new backpack and school supplies as well as new school clothes and shoes brought by Shanequa and Aundre Branch and their group who traveled from Houston. Mr. Branch is a former professional basketball player and Harlem Globetrotter, and Mrs. Branch recently retired from the US Air Force after 20...
Tradin’ Post for Wednesday, August 22st, 2018:
Compassionate Christian woman seeks job sitting with elderly, preferably at night. References are available. Call 903-243-1490 For Sale: two baby car seats $5 each and a Hamilton-Beach microwave for $25. Call: 903-885-2735. Free to a good home: two dogs. They are medium sized dogs. One is a male Gordon Setter mix, and one is a female Terrier mix. “They are very smart, loving dogs, good with kids, other dogs, and...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, August 21st, 2018:
Free to a good home: two dogs. They are medium sized dogs… One is a male Gordon Setter mix, and one is a female Terrier mix… … “They are very smart, loving dogs, good with kids, other dogs, and cats.” “They are great watch dogs and run animals out of the backyard.” These dogs do need a good home in the country… If interested, or for more details, please call 903-919-3638… ...
Tradin’ Post for Monday, August 20th, 2018:
GE Washer, Kenmore Dryer Electric. They work good. $200 for the pair. 903 423 0697 Air Oven $20, Good Shape. 903 919 3008 For Sale: a “brand new” pair of Nikon binoculars. Includes case. Asking $50.00 for them. Also, for sale, three parakeets, their cage, and extras. Asking $60.00 for it all. If interested, or for more details, please call or text 903-440-2337. Wanted to buy: 2 folding stadium seats with backs. ...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING WHEN: Thursday, August 23, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. WHERE: HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 WHAT: Portrayal of Historic Hopkins County Figures PRESENTER: Paula Altenbaumer, member HCGS and HCHS In the past our annual joint meeting with the Hopkins County Historical Society was held in the chapel at Heritage Park. However, due to the on-going construction at Heritage...
2018 Veterans Day Parade Information
For More information or to sign up to enter the parade please contact: Jason Barrett @ (903) 634-5673
Tradin’ Post for Saturday, August 18th, 2018:
For Sale: a “brand new” pair of Nikon binoculars. Includes case. Asking $50.00 for them. Also, for sale, three parakeets, their cage, and extras. Asking $60.00 for it all. If interested, or for more details, please call or text 903-440-2337....
