Food Recalls: Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough, Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries
Jul19

Food Recalls: Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough, Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries

If you’re planning to make make cookies from packaged dough or enjoy some freeze-dried organic blueberries, be sure to check your labels as food recalls have been issued by companies over the last week for these products. Cookie Dough Recall Front of the recalled lot of Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough Lot Code from a package of recalled Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough Sweet Loren’s of New York, NY, is voluntarily...

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16 People Making Freezers Of Frozen Treats For Homemade Ice Cream Contest At Senior Center
Jul19

16 People Making Freezers Of Frozen Treats For Homemade Ice Cream Contest At Senior Center

Friday is the day senior adults will have the opportunity to beat the crazy Texas heat at the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off at the Senior Citizens Center. Freezers of ice cream at a past Senior Citizens Center Ice Cream event As of Tuesday morning, 16 people had confirmed they will be making freezers of homemade ice cream for senior citizens to enjoy and judge. That’s right – this contest will be judged by those attending...

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Governor Proclaims July “Watch Your Car Month”
Jul19

Governor Proclaims July “Watch Your Car Month”

Motorists Urged To Protect Themselves From Auto Burglary, Theft (AUSTIN, Texas – July 19, 2022) With summer being Texas’ busiest time of year for auto burglary and theft, Governor Greg Abbott has declared July “Watch Your Car Month.” The proclamation notes that Texans experience nearly $2 billion in losses every year due to motor vehicle crime. “Our communities cannot prosper if they are not safe.  The actions and choices...

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Managing Fall Webworm Infestations
Jul18

Managing Fall Webworm Infestations

Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D., Hopkins County Extension Agent By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Ag/Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury), is native to North America and is a common caterpillar pest of trees. It attacks more than 88 kinds of plants in North America, including many fruit, nut, and ornamental trees and shrubs. According to Texas A&M...

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VBS at Calvary Baptist Church
Jul18

VBS at Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church on Lee St. here in Sulphur Springs will be having Vacation Bible School starting today Monday, July 18th- 22nd 5:30 to 8:30. For ages 4 to 12 year olds. Y’all come!

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Crime In Sulphur Springs In First 6 Months Of 2022 Sets New 23-Year Low
Jul17

Crime In Sulphur Springs In First 6 Months Of 2022 Sets New 23-Year Low

Crime in Sulphur Springs declined overall in the first 6 months of 2022, setting a new 23-year Jan. 1-June 30 low. Only 59 offenses were recorded by Sulphur Springs Police Department from January 1-June 30, 2022, in the 7 major offense categories, the fewest number of Jan. 1-June 30 offenses reported since 2000. Previously, the fewest number of offenses was 62 recorded in 2021 and 67 in 2018. In fact, the total number offenses...

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Summer 42 Tournament Winners
Jul17

Summer 42 Tournament Winners

Karon Weatherman reports… “We had a great Summer 42 Tournament today.   It was a great way to enjoy the day and beat the heat.    1st Place Winners – Debbie St Clair and Tina Sparks 2nd Place Winners – Walt Gamblin and Junior Hinton 3rd Place Winners- Charlotte Wyche and Trish Martin  4th Place Winners- Paul Bennett  and Calvin Bain Thank you Donna James  and Cecil Toenniges  for helping me...

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Meal A Day Menu – July 18-22, 2022
Jul17

Meal A Day Menu – July 18-22, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of July 18-22, 2022 includes: Monday – Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets.Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Ham, Blueberry Muffins and a Fruit Cup.Wednesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Butter Beans and Brussel...

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Paris District Road Report for July 18, 2022
Jul16

Paris District Road Report for July 18, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 18, 2022. 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...

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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In Begins At Noon July 16
Jul16

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In Begins At Noon July 16

Hopkins County Genealogical Society Lock-In begins at noon and continues until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the genealogy library, located at 611 North Davis Street in Sulphur Springs. A donation of $15 per person is asked; a complementary light supper will be provided. Copies will be only 10-cents per page all day. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the lock-in. “Pay at the door. We have a lot of resources and great...

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