Trading Post for January 28, 2021
For Sale: ceramic tiles and stone borders and pebbles. All sizes left. This party built a new home and no longer needs these items. “All half priced of original cost.” If interested, or for more details, please call 903-348-5820. For Sale: (A list of four items.) 1.) A blue and white marble shower stall. 2.) A double sink vanity. 3.) Also, for sale, a Whirlpool tub and all the fixtures. 4.) And, two burial plots at...
Tira News – January 28, 2021
By Jan Vaughn Evelyn Horne reported that her neighbor, Hugh McVay, passed away on Sunday. I don’t have any information on funeral arrangements. We want to express our sympathy to the family and keep them in our prayers. Yvonne Weir reports, “Destri, Eben, and family visited Saturday and Sunday. We enjoyed being outside Saturday watching the kids play. We played Canasta and had lots of laughs. I would like to encourage...
Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program Grant Helps Dike VFD Fund New Custom-Build Brush Truck
DIKE, Texas – Dike Volunteer Fire Department recently replaced a 1976 brush truck with a new custom-build brush truck thanks to a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Dike VFD received $100,000 from Texas A&M Forest Service during the RVFDAP 2020 funding cycle. Dike VFD Chief A.G.Sandifeer, Assistant Chief, Firefighter Joel Pace, Jack Towers, and Texas A&M Forest Service Regional...
Jan. 27 COVID-19 Update: 1 Fatality, 15 New Cases, 24 Recoveries
Texas Department of State Health Services Jan. 27 COVID-19 Case Counts dashboards showed one additional fatality, 15 new cases, 24 recoveries and 31 additional vaccine doses administered. COVID-19 Fatalities, Nursing Facility Updates The dashboard showed 92 COVID-19 fatalities at 5 p.m. Jan. 27, which means 1 additional Hopkins County resident has died from COVID-19. The latest death, according to the DSHS Fatalities over Time by...
HCGS Library to Remain Closed Until March 1, 2021
Message from Jan Stovall, HCGS Librarian on January 25, 2021 Hello All, The HCGS board decided to keep the library closed until March 1st . But we will re-evaluate the end of February and determine if we can re-open safely or continue to remain closed. We will continue to monitor emails, phone calls, and answer queries while closed. If you have a question please email it or leave a message on the phone answering machine. We will get...
SSISD Trustees Approve 3 Personnel Changes, Conduct Annual Superintendent Evaluation, Receive Recognition
In addition to being recognized for their service, Sulphur Springs ISD trustees approved three personnel changes and conducted the annual superintendent’s evaluation during a special meeting Monday evening, Jan. 25, 2021. Personnel Items SSISD logo Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees during an executive session conducted their annual evaluation of the superintendent’s performance, as well as whether to extend his...
Block Supplements Convenient Mechanism for Delivering Nutrients to Beef Cattle by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Block supplements are a convenient mechanism for delivering supplemental nutrients to grazing beef cattle. As the labels on most blocks or tubs state, they are meant to be used as supplements, not feeds. Success or failure of a block/tub...
SSISD Board Presents Memorial Resolution Honoring Coach Jeff Chapman
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Lamb Monday evening presented to Karen Chapman, a memorial resolution in memory of her late husband, honoring Coach Jeff Chapman for his lasting impact on Sulphur Springs ISD and community. The former Sulphur Springs High School head girls basketball coach died Dec. 26, 2020, in Paris. Superintendent Mike Lamb presents Karen Chapman a framed resolution honoring the...
DoorDash in Sulphur Springs
KSST tried out DoorDash’s service in Sulphur Springs Monday morning. We ordered items from 2 local restaurants. One is a nationwide chain, and one is a local establishment that recently opened… but more on that later. The Good: The service was top notch. DoorDash met or exceeded our expectations. The drivers we met were professional, and had no problems finding our business address. They had masks on. Price breakdown from...
Trading Post for January 26, 2021
For Sale: dog houses, portable kennels, 18′ bumper pull utility trailer like new and registered. 903 348 5653 This party will haul off stumps, metal or other debris. Call 903 330 4068 For sale: a treadmill $125. 903 919 2668. Queen sized bed w/mattress box spring and head/foot boards $95. Large Maple dresser with mirror, $120. Tall walnut bookcase with built in desk and drawers, $90. For Sale: Craftsman 10″ table saw. 903...
