The Mission of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The mission of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is to provide quality, relevant outreach and continuing educational programs and services to the people of Texas. Extension educates Texans in the areas of agriculture, environmental...
Custom Tote Bags for Researchers by Hopkins County Genealogical Library
If you have entered into the exciting world of tracing your family tree, or genealogy, you already know what an absorbing endeavor it is. Persons who use the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library realize that it is not only operated by knowledgeable docents who are happy to share their expertise, the library is a compact treasury of facts, photos and documents for genealogists. Researchers also know that humor is a helpful tool...
Trading Post for July 31, 2020
Wanting: to do housecleaning. If you are in need of a house-cleaner, or for more details, please call Lisa F. at 903-885-2072. Jetted tub 3X5 standard size. Zacuzzi U640959 with electric motor. New from Lowes…never installed or used. $350…retails for $1200. A Magformer Walking robot 45 pcs set, the original and authentic Magformers. Build with 6 Triangles, 14 Squares, 2 Rhombus, 2 Trapezoid, 2 Arch, 4 Sector, 5 Mini...
Trading Post for July 30, 2020
For Sale Vintage Maytag Wringer Washer, Electric $100.00 O.B.O. Call 903-885-3420 A new Hamilton Beach Breakfast sandwich maker, still in box haven’t been used, asking $12 call or text for pic 903.440.5523 if no answer please leave a message Pontiac Aztek Camping Package, opened and set up to check once, but never used camping, $100 obo; Jerusalem Cross pin (make offer) call or text 920-426-0020. 5 Cemetery Lots at Restlawn....
Tira News: Filing Of City Council Write-In Candidacy Declarations Now Open
By Jan Vaughn Declarations of Write-In Candidacy for a place on the Tira City Council must be filed by 6 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2020. For more information, please contact Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary, by email or phone (see contact information below). Tira city limit sign On the weekend of July 18, Robert and Yvonne Weir got to watch their granddaughter, Everly, while her parents, Dustin and Natalie Weir, and their friend, Jeremy, went...
How To Identify Some Common Flying-Stinging Insects
By Charlotte Wilson, Hopkins County Master Gardener While working in the garden or playing in the yard, it is easy to become alarmed in seeing wasps or “bees” as many people call any flying insect. However, the flying insects are doing us all a tremendous favor in pollinating our fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Many of these insects are also keeping unfavorable insects and caterpillars under control. Wasps you see on your vegetables...
Greenwood Baptist Church New Pastor
Greenwood Baptist Church of Saltillo would like to announce that Dr. Bryan Crittendon has been called as pastor and will begin this Sunday, August 2nd. There will be an opportunity to meet our new pastor at 9:45am Sunday before Sunday School at 10:00am and worship at 11:00am. The church is located 5 miles south of I-30 on FM900.
Area School Districts Are Reporting Start Dates
SSISD: This week, a video address by Superintendent Michael Lamb informed families of Sulphur Springs ISD about the September 1 start date and other start-of-school plans in place. The address was thorough and quite informative about the dual learning options to be offered this Fall, both Face-to-Face classroom instruction and the Virtual Academy. The address also pointed out to parents the pressing need to submit their selection of...
Chamber Connection: For Those Wondering About The 2020 Stew Contest …
Chamber Connection – July 30, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be cancelled. The answer is … we don’t know yet, but the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe. Cooks’ letters have been mailed out this week. Once we know how many cooks will be...
Sulphur Springs ISD Day Camp Extended Through August
Sulphur Springs ISD Day Camp for children ages 5-11 is being extended for four additional weeks this summer. SSISD on Thursday adopted an amended calendar pushing the start of school back to Sept. 1. This should allow district staff to better prepare for the upcoming school year and all possible contingencies and required measures due to COVID-19. The district announced Monday that Day Camp will now continue from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30...
