Video & Story: Feeding Families Through Fruitful Harvest Ministry Since 2009
Back in 2009. Melba Sickles and her sister Barbara Martin stepped past wishful thinking and opened a food ministry to serve the local community. Today, Fruitful Harvest is serving 60-65 families weekly with a quantity of fresh produce plus a box of staples per qualifying family through an arrangement with the NE Texas Food Bank. Each week’s assistance also includes a printed devotional message, and time is available at the...
North Hopkins ISD Tax Swap Allows Rate to Remain The Same While Providing More Funds for School Improvements
In a press release from the office of North Hopkins Superintendent Darin Jolly, the district has announced a tax swap vote to be conducted in October, 2017. The vote will provide additional funds for school improvements while not increasing school taxes. On Monday, July 31st, 2017, the North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees adopted an order calling for a Tax Ratification Election (TRE) for October 6th, 2017 to generate additional funds...
DPS Will Not Charge Local Law Enforcement for Lab Tests
At the urging of Texas Governor Greg Abbot, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will not charge law enforcement agencies for state crime lab services beginning September 1. In a letter to DPS, the Governor asked DPS to not initiate the proposed charge for analysis of controlled substances, toxicology and DNA. Despite the state’s tight fiscal budget, Governor Abbott said it would be premature to consider charging law enforcement...
Wildcat Football Season Ticket Sale Brisk
It’s season ticket week for owners of Wildcats Football season tickets. Monday and Tuesday are days that current season ticket holders can renew their tickets. Site of season ticket week is the SSHS Media Center. Hours are 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:15 a.m. until noon Friday. There will be no breaks for lunch hours this year. With the transition from old Prim Stadium seats to renovated Prim Stadium...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 19-25, 2017
July 19th Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Lake Quitman; at approximately 12:26 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 4560 near Winnsboro; at approximately 6:20 a.m. Augustus Seabolt, 44, of Winnsboro, was located and arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies were dispatched to CR 1122 near Quitman, at approximately 8:25 a.m., in...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 2, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for August 2, 2017 The Menu: When your garden is overproducing and your kitchen is packed with produce, you make Ratatouille! This multi vegetable concoction originated in the Provence region of France. (southern France bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Italy to the east) Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic Steamed Rice Ratatouille Garden Salad French Bread Crostini Assorted Cookies Tea or...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for August 1, 2017
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements: Police Chief Jay Sanders – Presentation Manager’s report will include status report of capital...
Best Business Credit Card for Travel
For some travelers, a business credit card that earns travel “points” can make a great addition to their wallet. The newly introduced Chase Ink Business Preferred credit card has a wealth of features for a seasoned traveler or the infrequent traveler. The biggest bonus right now is the ability to earn 80,000 travel points with Chase by applying for this credit card and completing the initial spending requirement. Those...
