Texas DMV Announces Upcoming Deployment Of Redesigned Temporary Tags
DMV News Release: Nov. 17, 2022 Enhanced Security and Data Enhancements Would Further Reduce Fraudulent Tag Use (AUSTIN, Texas – November 17, 2022) Texas temporary tags are getting a major design overhaul. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is introducing a new look for tags that are issued by licensed Texas motor vehicle dealers. This is the next step in ongoing efforts that have made a significant difference in...
Yantis Masonic Lodge Turkey Shoot Planned This Weekend
Yantis Masonic Lodge # 382 will host a Turkey Shoot this Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, with chances for people to win a turkey. This is the Lodge’s main annual fundraiser, which helps support Lodge operations. Turkey Shoot flyer The Turkey Shoot begins at 9:30 a.m., with shooting beginning around 10 a.m. and continuing until people quit shooting — usually around 4 p.m. There will be three shooting events consisting of trap/skeet clay...
Symphony League Auction Item: Nest
It’s a Google Nest Audio, donated by Grocery Supply Company. What’s a Nest? well imagine a Jukebox, with infinite capacity, that doesn’t require nickles, and can be activated by issuing a verbal command that starts like “Hey Google”. For example… “Hey Google, play Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up!” Then feel the magic as you get Rick Rolled. You can also issue mandates such as...
Symphony League Auction Item: Bikes
Bill and Beverly Owens donated this pair of human powered bikes to the Symphony League Auction. Bill Owens, a man who knows about moving people, said he searched and searched for electric powered bikes, but says they won’t be available until 2024. Bills Bikes, and other items like the Weber grill will be up for grabs, going to the highest bidder on Saturday. This year’s auction will be held on November 19, 2022. Auction...
Make It To The Table This Thanksgiving
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected] This Thanksgiving holiday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to make sure you make it to the Thanksgiving table. With the Thanksgiving holiday kicking off soon, it is...
Annie’s Room — A Maternal Fetal Telemedicine Room — Unveiled At Christus Medical Plaza
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs hosted a special unveiling ceremony and blessing for Annie’s Room, a maternal fetal telemedicine room at CHRISTUS Medical Plaza in Sulphur Springs, Tuesday evening. Sign unveiled outside Annie’s Room, at Medical Plaza in Sulphur Springs, a maternal fetal telemedicine room, to allow moms-to-be with high risk pregnancies or pregnancies...
Chamber Connection – Nov. 16: Economic Development Lunch, Christmas Activities Planned
By Butch Burney If you would like a crystal ball to see into the economic future, then you’ll want to get a glimpse of what the experts are saying at the annual Economic Development Luncheon, set for Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Aaron Demerson, commissioner representing employers of the Texas Workforce Commission, is our keynote speaker. Mr. Demerson will present to Hopkins County...
Como-Pickton Students, Staff Honor Veterans
On Friday, November 11, 2022, Como-Pickton students and staff honored local veterans during a special program at the school. CPFFA officers, along with Coach Joe Garcia’s (Active Reserve) AVID class lead the program for the entire district and community members. Como-Pickton band performed during the program. “We had an incredible Veteran’s Day program today! Thank you FFA, Band, and Coach Garcia’s AVID class for honoring...
FDA: Foundational Rule To Improve Traceability Of Contaminated Food Finalized
News Release — Nov. 15, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an unprecedented advancement in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food supply, whether sourced in the U.S. or abroad. The final rule establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack or hold...
John Deere AMT622
The John Deere AMT622 was the second generation predecessor to the John Deere Gator. AMT stands for All Material Handler. Produced in the 1980s and 1990s, it is still a workhorse for many farms and ranches, especially when paired with the AMT II cart. AMT622 with AMT II wagon. With 4 rear tires and a locking differential the AMT622 can carry heavy loads through most terrain. The load capacity of the vehicle is 1000 pounds. It was...
