FDA Approves Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Jan31

FDA Approves Second COVID-19 Vaccine

News Release – Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 Moderna To Be Marketed as Spikevax COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 18+ Today (Jan. 31, 2022), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine; the approved vaccine will be marketed as Spikevax for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older.  Key points Spikevax meets the FDA’s rigorous...

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HHSC Launches License Plate Art Contest to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
Jan31

HHSC Launches License Plate Art Contest to Help Victims of Human Trafficking

Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 AUSTIN – Texans can help raise awareness about human trafficking and support young survivors of human trafficking by participating in a new license plate design contest. The design contest, hosted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in conjunction with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), will help create the Stop Human Trafficking Specialty License Plate, which was authorized by House Bill...

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Trading Post for January 31, 2022
Jan31

Trading Post for January 31, 2022

A new 22 piece Fondue Set new asking $22, call 903-440-5523 for pic or question if no answer please leave a message A brand new crayola crayon maker, also the original Lincoln Logs 83 pieces brand new asking $20 for the crayola crayon maker and $25 for the Lincoln Logs call 903-440-5523, for picture or questions For Sale: Yamaha US1000 Electone Organ in good working condition and organ a music book included. $300 obo. 903 885 6403 or...

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Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022
Jan30

Meal A Day Menu – Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 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 Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022, includes: Monday – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Asian Vegetables and Egg Rolls.Wednesday – Sliced Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes,...

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Paris District Road Report for January 31, 2022
Jan30

Paris District Road Report for January 31, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 31, 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 as cell phones,...

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Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 1 By Hopkins County Emergency Management
Jan28

Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 1 By Hopkins County Emergency Management

Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, by Hopkins County Emergency Management at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Booster vaccines will also be available at the event. The clinic is for adults, students and children 5 and older. No insurance is required, but a parent or guardian must attend with children. Register in person at the event.

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Ranger Games Saturday at Cooper Lake
Jan27

Ranger Games Saturday at Cooper Lake

Join us for a fun morning of Ranger Games! Ollie, Ollie in come free! Know any knots? Know much about buckets? Learn a new way to play an old game. In addition to some good old fashioned fun, everyone can learn more about what a park ranger actually does. There will also be information on Food Webs, and the cycle of life. Meet at Bluebonnet Day Use Area at 9:30 a.m.Parking – Bluebonnet Day Use Area parking lot Cost: Park...

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Constitutional Amendment Order Decided for May 7, 2022 Election
Jan26

Constitutional Amendment Order Decided for May 7, 2022 Election

Both Propositions’ Involve Homestead Exemption AUSTIN — Texas Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for the two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the ballot for the May 7, 2022 Election. In order to appear on the ballot, the proposed amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of both the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. Drawing...

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Trading Post for January 26, 2022
Jan26

Trading Post for January 26, 2022

For Sale: Yamaha US1000 Electone Organ in good working condition and organ a music book included. $300 obo. 903 885 6403 or 903 439 7463 For Sale: 1 1/2 sets of lockers from Cooper School. 903 246 5766 Antique Oak Round dinning table with 2 chairs. original caster feet and 3 extensions $300.00.Queen size hideabed good condition burgundy . no tears or soil spots on couch or mattress$200.00. call 903-279-9813 Nutritional shakes and...

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Love And The Effects Of COVID
Jan26

Love And The Effects Of COVID

Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health Extension Agent, Hopkins County By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Interesting articles and e-mails often cross my desk.  As a strong advocate for healthy marriages, a recent interview with Brad Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project, University of Virginia, brought some interesting information to...

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