Dinner Bell for February 19, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSORS: Alliance Bank Wayne Cooper Construction, Inc. The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. We are blessed to have two sponsors this week for the Dinner Bell Ministry. First-time sponsor Wayne Cooper Construction, Inc....
The Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held February 20th
February 13, 2025 – Join us in-person, if you can, by Zoom, if you can’t make it! Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. @ 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs Tx– Patty Williams Have you ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s? Well, it often began with a shiver! Rich or poor, in a city dwelling or farm laborer’s cabin in the western frontier of Texas, the first step out of bed was likely to leave you...
19th Annual Gala Makes a Splash for Local Healthcare
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Gala on January 25th, 2025. This year’s volunteer chairs were Linda and Joe Bob, Julie and Brad, and Teffany and Corey Burgin who selected the theme Serendipity by the Sea. The evening of dinner and dancing started off with a steel drum band and finished with guests celebrating good times for a good cause. The...
Breast Cancer Support Group Gathers for February Meeting
February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The February meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Monday, February 10. The gathering featured guest speaker and breast cancer survivor, Jalayne Minter, sharing her story of faith, courage, and humility. All breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to participate. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in...
TWDB Accepting Agricultural Water Conservation Grant Applications
February 13, 2025 – AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is accepting applications through March 19 for Fiscal Year 2025 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants. Up to $1,500,000 in grant funding is available to eligible political subdivisions and state agencies for agricultural water conservation projects that improve irrigation efficiency, enhance resilience to weather extremes and climate variability, and promote...
United States Postal Service Closed On Monday
February 13, 2025 – On Monday, February 17, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will observe Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday honoring the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. As a result, all USPS branches will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery or retail services on this day. Despite the USPS closure, other delivery services such as Amazon, FedEx, and UPS typically operate on...
Grassburs are Common Grassy Weeds That can Negatively Impact Forage by Mario Villarino
February 11, 2025 – Grassburs, also known as sandburs or sticker weeds, are common grassy weeds that can negatively impact forage and hay quality in pastures and hayfields. They produce sharp, spiny seed pods that can cause discomfort to animals and reduce the value of hay. Identification: Grassburs are typically warm-season annuals or perennials. They are easily recognized in the mature stage by their distinctive seed heads,...
Lion Rodeo Boasts Two Event Winners at Annual Home Rodeo
Trace Harris and Jill White took home their third and second event wins of the 2024-25 season, respectively. SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX, February 5, 2025— The East Texas A&M Rodeo Team had two individual event winners at its 6th annual home rodeo at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 31 and February 1. Trace Harris and Jill White took the top spot in the Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Roping events,...
Coming Soon – Annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup
February 11, 2025 – The Great Texas Warrant Roundup is an annual statewide initiative where law enforcement agencies collaborate to address outstanding warrants, particularly those related to unpaid traffic violations. Traditionally, this roundup occurs in late February or early March, following an amnesty period during which individuals are encouraged to resolve their fines without facing arrest. As of now, specific details...
Driving Across Texas in an EV May Not Get Easier
February 11, 2025 – The recent suspension of federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by the Trump administration has introduced significant uncertainty for North Texas’ clean energy initiatives. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has instructed state transportation departments to pause activities related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, pending a comprehensive...
