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Video Presentation: Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry
Oct19

Video Presentation: Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry

Jehovah Jireh Food Pantry, a non-profit organization, is located at 10896 Highway 11 East , Como. The pantry serves the Hopkins County Community with food . The pantry solely runs off of donations made by Jehovah Jireh Food Panty and Biblically Speaking Ministries and Businesses and Individuals in the community. The pantry is open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until  noon to help families in need of food. Donations of can goods or peanut...

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Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC Receives Texas Economic Development Corporation 2018 Community Economic Development Award
Oct19

Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC Receives Texas Economic Development Corporation 2018 Community Economic Development Award

During the E-Commerce, Technology and Innovations: The Future of Business sponsored by Texas Economic Development Council Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation received the 2018 Community Economic Development Award for cities with population 10,001 to 20,000. The October 18th award program named recipients in six population categories. The Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County EDC spearheaded a complex,...

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“Christmas Joys” Program Helps Prepare for Holiday Baking, Decorating, Crafts
Oct19

“Christmas Joys” Program Helps Prepare for Holiday Baking, Decorating, Crafts

Johanna Hicks, local Extension Agent, always puts on a choice program to help get you ready for the holidays. The demonstration program is always well-attended, so reserve your space early at one of the two presentations of “Christmas Joys” set for Monday November 5, 2018 at the SW Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Each presentation will seat 75 persons. Cost to attend is $5 per person, with children under 5 admitted...

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Tira News for Oct 19th, 2018
Oct19

Tira News for Oct 19th, 2018

By Jan Vaughn Michael and Shelia Boyd enjoyed a trip to Branson, Missouri. Shelia reports, “We got to spend time with his sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Gary Furzman. They fed us and we had time with our niece and nephews. At Branson, we caught a show called Absolutely Country Definitely Gospel dinner show with Faith’s Journey. It was great. The cooler weather hit there first, so Michael loved it. We hadn’t been to Silver...

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Field Day for Producers and Grasslands Managers By Mario Villarino
Oct19

Field Day for Producers and Grasslands Managers By Mario Villarino

Field Day for Producers and Grasslands Managers October 26, 2018 Managing of grasslands involves several alternative methods that can influence the way the ranch produces. To learn the benefits and potential challenges of using native grasses the 2018 Field Day for Producers and Grassland Managers has been scheduled for October 26, 2018 at Ebel Grasslands Ranch, Sulphur Bluff, Texas. Topics will include Native Grasslands:...

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Channel 18 News, October 18, 2018
Oct18
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Corsicana Coach Steve Hoffman Looks Forward to Battle for First Place at The Prim Friday
Oct18

Corsicana Coach Steve Hoffman Looks Forward to Battle for First Place at The Prim Friday

The Wildcats’ football team has a battle for first place in district Friday (October 19) night at Gerald Prim Stadium as they host Corsicana. The Tigers are 5-0 in district play and 6-1 overall. The Wildcats are 4-0 in district play and 5-0 overall. Corsicana’s coach is Steve Hoffman, in his sixth year as Tigers’ head coach. The Tigers only loss was in week one to Burleson Centennial, 28-26. Coach Hoffman said his...

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Wildcat Band Earns Highest Score at UIL Regional Marching Contest
Oct18

Wildcat Band Earns Highest Score at UIL Regional Marching Contest

Wildcats Band Director Spencer Emmert said the Wildcats Marching Band’s performance was fantastic at the UIL Regional Marching Competition held at the Sulphur Springs Multipurpose Building field Tuesday (October 16). The event was moved indoors due to rain. Emmert said the band’s performance was also their best of the year, which is what he wanted to see. He was pleased that each judge gave the Wildcats Marching Band a...

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Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 19 Indictments
Oct18

Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Up 19 Indictments

Nineteen Indictments were handed up by a Hopkins County Grand Jury this week. Those indicted and who have been arrested include: Jeremy Lee McIntyre indicted on two counts of Injury Child/Elderly Disabled Reckless and one count of Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation. Wayne Ray Campbell Wayne Ray Campbell indicted for Sex Offenders Duty to Register Life/Annually.  Campbell, 28, of Sulphur Springs, failed to...

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5,555 Head of Preconditioned Cattle Sold at NETBIO October Sale
Oct18

5,555 Head of Preconditioned Cattle Sold at NETBIO October Sale

Producers sold 5,555 head of preconditioned cattle at the October Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.           A total of 246 producers had cattle selling in the sale, and despite the rainy and cooler weather, a big crowd of buyers, sellers and visitors showed up for the sale. Sulphur Springs Livestock...

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