Miller Grove January 27, 2017
by Brandon Darrow This past weekend I took a short trip to Nashville, TN. The drive was long, but worth it. I was thankful that the trip was safe and no delays in traffic. I was glad to get to see Josh Turner on Friday night and Loretta Lynn on Saturday night. Josh just barely made it on stage in time for his segment on the Ryman Auditorium stage. He said his industrial freezer at home went out and he was having to move things...
Hopkins County 4-H Prepare for Contest Season By Johanna Hicks
Hopkins County 4-H Prepare for Contest Season The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is abuzz with activity this time of year! Not only are some of our 4-H members preparing for the Junior Market Show, but many others are beginning preparations for the 4-H Fashion Show, Food Show, Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Share-the-Fun, Food Challenge, Consumer Decision Making Contest, and 4-H Photography Contest. This week’s...
Agriculture Pesticide Program By Mario Villarino
AGRICULTURE PESTICIDE PROGRAM: Certification scheduled for February 8, 2017 Many pesticides are regulated from product conception by the manufacturer. Traditionally, several entities (FDA, EPA, USDA and other) regulatory agencies are part of the process of reviewing, controlling or changing the regulatory status of agricultural products. Although the outcome is simple (either deciding if is regulated or not) the process is complex and...
Sulphur Springs Rotary Club Recognizes Their Own
The Sulphur Springs Rotary Club held its weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church Thursday January 26th, 2017. President Neva Mohesky detailed an online membership registry for Rotary members. The registry, and an app, promotes networking within the millions of world wide members. Members can use the app when traveling and never miss a meeting. Members with perfect attendance were also recognized. The awards ranged from 1 up...
SSMS UIL East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet Results
“On Saturday, January 7th, 162 SSMS students competed in the 7th annual East Texas Elite Junior High Invitational Meet. It was held at Hallsville Junior High in Hallsville, Texas. Overall, SSMS received a 2nd place Sweepstakes trophy despite the 14 degree temperature that day. Several of our students earned medals and ribbons for earning top spots in individual and team competitions,” said Kathy Wright, SSMS UIL...
Chamber Connection January 26, 2017
SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 91st Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “An Evening in the Woods,” dinner and community awards will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be...
Community Calendar January 26-February 4
Woman of the Year and Caregiver of the Year nominations are being sought for recognition at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on February 16. If you know an exemplary woman who does good deeds in her family, community or church that are non-job related, nominate her for the Woman of the Year Award in writing to P.O. Box 72, care of Beta Sigma Phi, or contact Ms. Jimmie McIntire for details. Deadline is February 5....
Locust St Project Crossing the Tracks
The rework of Locust St is nearing completion, and City Crews continue to make progress north to Main Street. The railroad crossing is the last major barrier, and a boring contractor is working to make a tunnel for gas and water lines. Currently, the bore is being made for sewer lines under the railroad tracks. Once installed work will begin on the other side of the rail lines. Work on Locust Street should take another month to...
Three Sentenced in Plea Bargain Agreements
Three individuals were sentenced in plea bargain agreements Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. In Eighth Judicial District Court Thursday morning, Jose Rios Wis Soto pled guilty to Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and was sentenced to two years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. As part of the plea bargain, charges for Obstruction or Retaliation was dismissed. Also, Derrick Glen Berry...
