Hicks Recognized With National Master Volunteer Excellence In Programming Award
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences meets annually to conduct professional development, networking, and recognition for Extension Agents. The 2022 conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina September 11-16. Over 750 Extension family and consumer sciences professionals and administrators from across the nation attended the conference. Hopkins County Family and Community Health Extension Agent Johanna...
Last Call For Free Mammography Clinic
Sulphur Springs, Texas – Due to demand, additional appointments have been added to the Free Mammography Clinic hosted by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation in partnership with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The friendly staff of Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs look forward to assisting women through the Free Mammography Clinic sponsored by the...
McKenzies Donate Painting To Courthouse
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Friday morning offered appreciation to Mickey and Barbara McKenzie for the painting they donated to Hopkins County Courthouse. A painting created by Josey Butler during the last Hopkins County Freedom Ball in memory of the 13 soldiers killed when the US pulled out of Kabul, Afghanistan. Mickey and Barbara McKenzie purchased the painting, then donated it to the courthouse. Hopkins County Veterans...
Trading Post for September 30, 2022
Brinkmann Two Mantle Propane Lantern MATCHLESS Start 844-0150-0 Camping, call 903.440.5523, for pic or question, asking $25 still in box Twin size brown, motorized, adjustable Hospital bed, with remote control, side rails with side rail pads and mattress may also be included, adjustable side table and 3 sets of brand new sheets, still in the boxes. 200 dollars…… Also a heavy duty hospital trapeze. 200 dollars. Looking for a small...
Celebrating Youth Achievement For 4-H Week
Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agents utilized their regular report to Hopkins County Commissioners Court to celebrate youth achievement in anticipation of the upcoming National 4-H Week, and noted some upcoming 4-H and Extension activities. Johanna Hicks, family and community health agent, and Mario Villarino, agriculture and natural resources agent, gave an update on the 4-H program as well as upcoming activities planned as part...
The St James Fiesta and Auction to be Held October 8th
The annual St. James Fiesta and Auction will be held Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A delicious Tex-Mex meal will be prepared by the Aguilar family. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children under 12. Meal service begins at 5:30pm. The Live Auction begins at 7:00pm. There will be a silent auction, door prizes, and much more. St James Gala Fiesta Dinner and Auction...
HCUW Shows Appreciation To Those With A History Of Helping Others
Hopkins County United Way showed appreciation Wednesday to those with “A History of Helping Others.” The Lead Donor/CEO Appreciation Luncheon, held Sept. 28 at The Venue, each year is the official kickoff of HCUW’s annual fundraiser. Emily Glass, 2022-23 HCUW President In Appreciation “United Together” the community contributed $212,000 to the 2021-2022 campaign, which benefits 17 local nonprofit agencies...
Getting Back To Family
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent, Family and Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, I have often said that strong marriages make strong families and strong families make strong communities. We must remember that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. Somewhere along the way, Americans have lost the idea of putting emphasis on strong relationships. The violence, confusion, misbehaviors, and lack of respect have caused...
Saturday Is More Than Just Steak
2022 NETBIO Seventh Annual Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Round Up (CCRR) will start at Noon on October 1st 2022. Celebration Plaza will host grilling teams, beverage vendors, and educational opportunities throughout the day. 2022 NETBIO Seventh Annual Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Round Up is SOLD OUT! That doesn’t mean you can’t come downtown, eat in one of the many restaurants and enjoy the free concert. Everyone is...
Trading Post for September 28, 2022
Twin size brown, motorized, adjustable Hospital bed, with remote control, side rails with side rail pads and mattress may also be included, adjustable side table and 3 sets of brand new sheets, still in the boxes. 200 dollars…… Also a heavy duty hospital trapeze. 200 dollars. Looking for a small puppy that want get big will stay small my name Mae Whitson 903-951-4017 For Sale: 3 great pyrenees puppies, 2 male 1 female. 12 weeks old...
