Extension Addresses Family Nutrition
This is a continuation of program impact summaries provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service during 2021 in Hopkins County. This week focuses on the Better Living for Texans/Family Nutrition program area. Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] Relevance In Hopkins County, approximately 4,010 receive...
Voluntary Nationwide Recall Issued For 1 Lot Of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%
Hawthorne, NY ─ Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% packaged in 60 g tubes, to the consumer level. Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% is indicated for the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses and is packaged in 60 g aluminum tubes with polypropylene...
Hopkins County Community Chest Closed Until January 18, 2022
According to the Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest, the temporary closure the next two weeks is due to Covid-19. Heather White became the local Community Chest Director in April 2021, and her job has continued an important local role filled previously by Judy Moore. In an e-mail to KSST, White stated that the 217 Linda Drive facility will re-open as planned on January 18, 2022. “We ask that clients come to...
Tuesday Game Day Features Lady Cats Soccer and Both Basketball Teams
Tuesday, Jan. 4 has both basketball teams in action plus women’s soccer at home. Lady Cats basketball resumes district action today, hosting Pine Tree. Last Friday, women’s basketball travelled to Gilmer to take on the Buckeyes. Moving over to the men’s team, Wildcats basketball resume district action today when they travel to Pine Tree to take on the Pirates. It is the first return for Coach Brandon Shaver to his...
NETEX Board To Consider Right-Of-Way Requests For Elevon Development In Collin County
The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board, known as the NETEX Board, will be asked Thursday to consider right-of-way requests for Elevon Development in Collin County. Neal Barker gives the monthly treasurer’s report during the Dec. 2, 2021 NETEX Board meeting The large scale project is reported to be a $2 billion development which will be constructed in at least two phases and to include thousands of single...
A Year In Review: Result Demonstration In Hopkins County
Comparison of sale prices of preconditioned cattle under two (60 Days vs 45 Days) pre-conditioning cattle protocols in Northeast Texas Mario Villarino Cooperator: Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Association By Dr. Mario A. Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, [email protected] Summary This Result Demonstration compared pre-conditioned cattle sale prices (averages) during five...
Second Round Of Grant Funding Available Through The Texas Vaccine Outreach And Education Program
Monday, Jan, 3, 2022 DSHS News Release The Texas Department of State Health Services in partnership with Texas A&M Health announced the opening of the second round of funding for the Texas Vaccine Outreach and Education Grant Program. In this round, organizations can apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000 to engage in vaccine education and outreach with the goal of increasing the number of fully vaccinated...
3 Jailed New Year’s Day For Violating Probation
Three people were jailed New Year’s Day for violating probation, according to arrest reports. Bryan Jermaine Bell Bryan Jermaine Bell was stopped at 11:20 a.m. Jan. 1, 2022 on Oak Avenue for a traffic violation. A records check revealed two warrants for the 37-year-old Sulphur Springs man’s arrest. Bell was booked into Hopkins County jail on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for aggravated assault with...
2 Bags Of Suspected Methamphetamine Found, Pair Arrested During Late Night Traffic Stop
Two bags of suspected methamphetamine were found, resulting in a pair being arrested, during a late night traffic stop Jan. 1, 2022, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Silas Whaley stopped a Honda CRV at 10:05 p.m. New Year’s Day in the 1400 block of East Industrial Drive for a traffic violation. Upon contact, the officer noticed both occupants exhibited signs of nervousness and saw a clear plastic bag...
FDA Acts To Expand Use Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
FDA Jan. 3, 2022 News Release Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to: Expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15 years of age.Shorten the time between the completion of primary vaccination of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and a booster dose to at least five months.Allow for a third primary...
