NHISD Designates Aug. 31 As A Professional Development Day, Student Holiday
North Hopkins ISD students will have Monday off, North Hopkins ISD Superintendent Dr. Darin Jolly announced Wednesday afternoon. NHISD has designated Aug. 31 as a professional development day for district teachers and staff. “This student holiday will provide teachers and staff additional training for recent technology upgrades and educational adaptions. Families are encouraged to safely maximize this extended weekend, before...
Trading Post for August 25, 2020
For Sale: Almost new Chest of Drawers, 5x. $75. 903 885 2887 For Sale: a white washing machine for $50.00. Also, for sale, a white clothes dryer for $100.00. The units are not a matching pair. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-885-2531. Wanting: adult guineas. If you have some you no longer want, or for more details, call 903-335-9141. Pecans for sale, 1qt bag, $8. 903 243 1700 a Schylling Kids Accordion, barely used I...
Hicks: Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Series Coming in September
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Face-to-face programming has been put on hold for a while, but that doesn’t mean opportunities have stopped. “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” is a five-lesson series targeted toward individuals with type 2 diabetes. Recent research indicates that 10% of the Hopkins County adult population has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, 31%...
Stew Contest Deadline Is Aug. 28, Photography Contest Ends Aug. 31
Chamber Connection — 8/27/20 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The deadline is almost here for the 5th Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than Jan. 1, 2018, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. There are seven categories...
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center Opening Sulphur Springs Office Soon
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 25, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. New Staff CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs is excited to welcome Dr. Chris Meltsakos, our new Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. Dr....
Exterior Design For New Senior Citizens Activity Center Revealed
After several consults with Adam Panter of Rees Architecture Planning and Interior Design, a design plan for the new senior citizens activity center has finally been drafted. Design for a new Senior Citizens Center at 301 Oak Ave. in Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Director Karon Weatherman Tuesday afternoon released some of the drawings for the center to give community members a glimpse at the planned facility. The draft is...
Trading Post for August 25, 2020
For Sale: a white washing machine for $50.00. Also, for sale, a white clothes dryer for $100.00. The units are not a matching pair. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-885-2531. Wanting: adult guineas. If you have some you no longer want, or for more details, call 903-335-9141. Pecans for sale, 1qt bag, $8. 903 243 1700 a Schylling Kids Accordion, barely used I excellent working conditions, asking $12 call or text for...
Learn the Pioneer Skill of Dutch Oven Cooking! Sign Up Now for Sept. 12 Class
The annual class for Dutch Oven cooks is on target for Autumn 2020. Organizer Rick Wilson announces that the class will be held on Saturday September 12, 2020 from 8am til 12 noon at it’s traditional location inside Heritage Park at 416 Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. Masks will be worn and cooking sites will be set up on social distance guidelines. Cost to sign up for the John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class is $15 person....
Trees, Lawns Beginning To Feel Impact Of Hot, Dry Summer
By Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR It has been a hot and dry summer. It only takes a short trip to the countryside to see the impact of the lack of water in crops and pastures. Urban settings show the impact although because of irrigation, the severity is less evident. According to Dr. Calvin Finch, former Texas A&M Urban Water Program Director for the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable...
Trading Post for August 24, 2020
Wanted: Large smart dog needed. Dog needs to warn owner of vermin, etc. Great country home, menu, and lots of love. 2 years old. 903 885 8304 a Schylling Kids Accordion, barely used I excellent working conditions, asking $12 call or text for pic 903-440-5523 and also a Balloon Time with the helium tank and 30 balloons asking $25 903-440-5523 For Sale: one Samsung High Efficiency front load washer and one Samsung Electric Dryer. Both...
