Meal A Day Menu Aug. 17-21
Although the Senior Citizens Center continues to be closed due to COVID-19, Meal A Day volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Meal A Day menu for Aug. 17-21, 2020 includes: Monday – Managers Choice Tuesday – Orange Chicken, Rice, Egg Roll and Oriental Vegetables Wednesday – Beef Lasagna, Green Beans and Garlic Sticks Thursday – Cornflake...
Aaron’s Hosting School Supply Drive To Benefit Local Schools, Children
Aaron’s in Sulphur Springs is hosting a School Supply Drive to benefit local schools and children in need of school supplies. All school supplies will be sanitized before delivery to those in need. The business began accepting supplies on Aug. 5 and will continue to collect them through Aug. 21. As an added incentive for people to give, Aaron’s has partnered with numerous local businesses for a basket raffle featuring gift cards and...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of August 17, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Aug. 17, 2020. 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 throughwork zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Trading Post for August 14, 2020
For Sale: a “new Peek-A-Boo Bear.” It features a movable mouth and arms, and a satin-accented blanket. At the push of a button, the bear recites one of six different phrases and hides behind a blanket before popping back out. For baby girls and boys. The “Peek-A-Boo Teddy Bear” is “very cute.” If interested, or for more info., please call or text 903-440-5523. This party will send pics of the Bear...
Trading Post for August 13, 2020
For Sale: Electric wheel chair, $300 obo. 903 440 2873 ask for Brenda. Robosapien Blue features full-function arms with two types of grippers and the ability to walk, run and turn quickly and at multiple speeds. With sixty-seven preprogrammed functions, RS Blue is a robot and comes with a remote control, still in good working conditions asking $30 for pic of the item call or txt 903-440-5523 leave message if no answer A box of 108...
SSISD Announces Plan For 2020 Wildcat Football Ticket Sales
Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Michael Lamb emailed what he called a bittersweet letter Wednesday morning to all Wildcats football fans concerning season tickets for home games this season, during the COVID-19 pandemic. With venue seating capacity limited to 50 percent per UIL, the district will not be able to offer Wildcat football season tickets for fall 2020. Sulphur Springs Wildcats Lamb reports usual season ticket holders...
Trading Post for August 12, 2020
A box of 108 count of white cloud newborn diapers, also a bag of 36 count of pampers swaddle diapers size 3 and size 2, all for one price of $50 or you can buy separately call or text 903-440-5523 if question or picture. For Sale: a “Zacuzzie” jetted tub with electric motor. It is the standard 3X5 size. “Bought new from Lowe’s. Never installed or used.” Asking $350 for it. If interested, or for more...
DIY Projects For Your Home
By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Many people do a fantastic job with do-it-yourself (DIY) projects; others – not quite as successful! I often fall into the latter category, depending on what I’m trying to do. However, at a recent conference, one of the workshops focused on making your own wet wipes (for cleaning hands and...
There is no Magical Formula for Watering by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas There is no magical formula or exact rule for watering. Watering is based on the site condition, time of year, type of tree and, most importantly, soil type. Clay soils, while taking longer to wet, will retain moisture longer. Sandy soils,...
Trading Post for August 11, 2020
For Sale: a “Zacuzzie” jetted tub with electric motor. It is the standard 3X5 size. “Bought new from Lowe’s. Never installed or used.” Asking $350 for it. If interested, or for more info., please call 903-243-3713. I have too much stuff to list individual but I have stuff from household stuff, to all kind of children learning stuff wall hanging, clothes, dishes, call 903.440.5523 and I can tell you just...
