An Evening With Dennis Swanberg February 15, 2025
January 2, 2025 – An “Evening with Dennis Swanberg” will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025. A Meal will be Provided. The event will begin at 5:00pm. The event is being held at Lake Highlands Baptist Church, 1500 College St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. If you are wanting to come to this event you have to make reservations due to limited seating, Call the office at 903-885-9188. Dennis...
First 2025 Baby: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
January 2, 2025 – Good evening and happy 2025. Below is a photo of the first baby born at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Name of Baby: Ethan Garcia Name of Parents): Megan Neal – Venancio Garcia Date and Time of Birth: Jan 1,2025 OB/GYN: Dr. Fielder First Sulphur Springs Texas 2025 Baby Ethan Garcia
Mental health advocates ask Texas lawmakers to replace expiring COVID-19 relief funding
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune – Jan. 2, 2025 “Mental health advocates ask Texas lawmakers to replace expiring COVID-19 relief funding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Replacing federal pandemic relief funding critical to community programs could...
Toyota ShareLunker Program Commences its 39th Season Jan. 1
January 2, 2024 – ATHENS – New Year’s Day represents new beginnings, and for the Toyota ShareLunker Program, it’s the launch of the program’s 39th season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will visit the world class fisheries across the state and cast their lines in hopes of landing a Legacy Class large muth bass of 13 pounds or more. During the first three months of the season (Jan. 1 through March 31), anglers who reel...
New Water Loss Validation Requirement Takes Effect
January 1, 2025 – To effectively plan for the future, water utilities need to know how much water they are using and losing in their systems today. Water loss audits help utilities identify where water loss is occurring and where they may need to implement mitigation activities. Starting January 1, 2025, all utilities that have an active financial obligation or are applying for financial assistance from the Texas Water...
This and That for January 2025 From Master Gardener David Wall
December 31, 2024 – The Northern giant hornet (largest wasp in existence) arrived in the U.S. in 2019. Due to its ability to literally destroy a honeybee hive it quickly became known as the murder hornet. Whatever the name, it posed a major threat to North American honeybees and our agriculture. As a result, a program was established to remove the hornet from our continent. After three years without a sighting, despite many...
TPWD Encourages Monitoring, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm
December 30, 2024 – AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm (NWS) after a recent detection in Mexico. This detection, found in a cow at an inspection checkpoint in the southern Mexico State of Chiapas, close to the border with Guatemala, follows the progressively northward movement of NWS through both...
Saving Your Tomato Seeds From Master Gardener David Wall
December 29, 2024 – Saving seeds for many vegetables is pretty straightforward. Depending on the vegetable, you may be able to get them from a ripe, over-ripe, or dead fruit. For example, save cucumber seeds from a ripe fruit. Save peppers from a red or over-ripe fruit. Save okra seeds from a dead pod. Saving tomato seeds for next year, however is slightly different. Yes, you can collect the seeds, dry them, and store them in a...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Holiday Hours
December 27, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that, in observance of the New Year’s Holiday, they will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. They will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 9:30am. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society wishes everyone a safe...
Some More Photo Ops With More Gala Sponsors
December 27, 2024 – Carriage House Manor Thank you to our friends at Carriage House Manor for their sponsorship in support of the 19th annual Gala! The Tanton family is joined by the 2025 Gala Chairs, the Burgin family. From left to right are Brad Burgin, Julie Burgin, Arvis Tanton, Sheila Tanton, Shandra Dunn, Sharla Campbell, Linda Burgin, and Joe Bob Burgin.Visit Gala2025.GiveSmart.com for more information....
