Hopkins County Precinct Storm Cleanup Underway
Hopkins County Precinct barns will be open for limb drop off following the severe weather that swept through the county. Only limbs will be collected during this cleanup and all limbs must be unloaded personally. Currently the only barns that have been announced to be opened are as follows Precinct 1 open Tuesday-Friday Precinct 2 open Tuesday-Friday Precinct 3 open from 7am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday Precinct 4 open Monday-Friday The four...
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Is Back With A New Category- GASP!
AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more. Participants must travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take selfies and post them with the hashtag #GOSH2023. This...
Paris District Road Report for June 19, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 19, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Federal Holiday Juneteenth on Monday June 19th
June 15, 2023- Juneteenth is Monday June 19th. Juneteenth is a national holiday meaning that the both mail delivery and banks will be unavailable. Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Meeting June 28th
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us on Wednesday, June 28th. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and meet with them from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This month Paula Altenbaumer will be...
How To Manage Your Algae Problem
When looking at the old fishing hole or stock tank, if there’s a thick mat of bubbly yellow green substance floating on the surface of the pond, or the pond appears to be colored bright green, blue-green, or sometimes even red, then there may be an algae problem. Algal overgrowth is one of the most common issues plaguing pond owners. The first step to effective algae management is to understand...
Trading Post for June 14, 2023
52 inch stew pot ring, $100; Palruf corrugated green pvc roof panels, 26 inches by 12 feet, $20 a sheet ; 4 foot metal wagon wheel with spokes $75; Two large wagon wheel rims (52 inches) metal with wood (no spokes, just rims), $75 each; 44 inch inch wagon wheel rim metal with wood (no spokes), $60; antique farm seeder for lawn decor, $50, antique barber chair in working condition, $800. 903-243-5031 text or call, 903-945-2653 leave...
Chamber Connection – June 14 By Butch Burney
We are gearing up for the 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, so be looking for sponsorship and registration forms which will be going out this week. The stew festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 28, at Buford Park, with the annual concert, appetizer contest and other activities starting on Friday, Oct. 27. Our sponsorship forms will be mailed out this week, and registration forms for stew cooks will be online later this week....
Mt. Sterling Homecoming Meeting This Month
The annual Mt. Sterling Homecoming and business meeting will be held Sunday June 25th, 2023. Meeting starts at 1:30PM. Donations can be made to: Mt Sterling Cemetery, PO Box 1284, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483 A map of the area.
Gov. Abbott Signs Paper License Tag Ban
June 13, 2023- Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law HB718, authored by Rep. Craig Goldman, this Bill prevents the use of paper license tags in hopes of preventing illegal counterfeits from coming to the state and creating ‘Ghost Cars’. Ghost Cars are cars which have illegally acquired paper tags. These Ghost Cars become virtually untraceable with these tags. With the signing of the Bill all paper tags throughout Texas...
