Jim McLeroy Celebrated For 30 Years Of Service As City Attorney
Longtime Sulphur Springs City Attorney Jim McLeroy was celebrated for his 30 years of service to the City of Sulphur Springs at a retirement reception Wednesday evening at The Venue. Jim McLeroy, retiring city attorney McLeroy notified city officials earlier in the year of his plans to retire at the end of 2021, giving city officials time to find a replacement, and time for him to work with that individual for a few months to make the...
A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
By Johanna Hicks, Family & Community Health AgriLife Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] As we gear up for the new year, I wanted to share another Extension component that has reached thousands of people – the Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteer initiative. But first, here’s a brief description: Primary program areas for Family & Community (FCH) agents are health, nutrition, family well-being, and food safety....
Chamber Connection – Dec. 29: Grand Opening, Business Before Hours, Banquet Scheduled During First Week Of January 2022
By Butch Burney As 2021 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year. Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Nominations can...
Construction of Fitness Court Enters Next Phase
Construction of a fitness court in Pacific Park enters the second phase this week with additional ground work. Crews were out working Tuesday morning, cementing a blue layer of the project to the concrete foundation. The project should really start taking off, now that the foundation has had the requisite month to set. The second phase of construction on the outdoor fitness court was in progress Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Pacific...
A Year In Review: 4-H Agricultural Plan In 2021
RELEVANCE By Dr. Mario Villarino, Extension Agent, [email protected] 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) projects are an important component of the county 4-H program in Texas. Currently, 63 percent of Texas 4-H members are enrolled in a livestock project. These projects provide youth with subject matter education, as well as valuable learning experiences, character education and leadership skills critical for youth....
Heartfelt Giving: Miller Grove 5th Grader Donates Savings To Help Patients In Need
Mya Hernandez (Photo Courtesy CMFH-SS) Tis’ the season of giving: a special gift from 10-year-old Mya Hernandez, a 5th grader at Miller Grove ISD, was received by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital over the Christmas holiday. Mya’s mom, Nicki Dutton, told hospital personnel that Mya saved her money for several months to give to someone in need. She was inspired by her little brother, who was born with a heart defect, which made her...
Meal A Day Menu – Dec. 27-31, 2021
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 Dec. 27-31, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day volunteers prepare and package food for delivery Monday – Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Tuesday – Cheeseburgers with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickles, Baked Beans...
Hopkins County Records -Dec. 24, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record Books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Archie Braddy and Asia Braddy to Wynar Unique Home Care; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyWynar Unique Home Care, Asia Braddy, to James Davis and Schella Shaun Johnson; tract in the MA Bowlin surveyPreston A. Saddler who is also known by Preston Sadler to John Heilman and Ron Plaxco; tract in the Southside AdditionJames Eugene Lewman Estate, Ruth Lewman independent...
Trading Post for January 2, 2022
if anyone seen a black dog with red collar please text 903 975 3988 or call Mary Neal at the same number. For Sale: a fishing tackle package. Includes “good” used tackle, assorted fishing lures, and a large dip net. All for $40.00. “Would make a great Christmas present.” Also, for sale, Ryobi one-plus 18 volt cordless blower. “It’s brand new, still in the box. Never opened.” Asking $70.00 for...
A Love Affair With Western Swing Music
Enola Gay in Western Swing Hall of Fame at Festival Enola Gay Mathews shares her own story of how Western Swing music, the Official Music of Texas, became a career-long interest for her, and her plans to continue following the music genre. I’ve got a love affair going with Western Swing music. According to my mom, I probably heard it before I was even born, as she danced to it in her youth back in wide, wild West Texas. Western...
