Tradin’ Post for Friday, August 23rd, 2019
One of the O-Cedar robotic O-Duster used once asking $20 and comes with charger call or text 903.441.4517 Iron Man inversion Table, like new $50. Squire by Fender Bullet Telecaster, blond in color, like new $125. 903 860 3682. Free kittens to good home. 920-426-0020 call or text. For Sale: a glass top breakfast table. It is iron based. Includes four chairs with arms, rollers, and pads for the seats. … Also, for sale, two end...
Chamber “In a Stir” Over Major Food Event’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary
1974 Dr. Ben Woods, Unknown, May Dell Peoples (Goldbolt), Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Plans have long been in the making by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce for the 50th Anniversary Stew Contest. This is to be the ‘granddaddy of them all’ as far as attendance goes, even by stupendous standards of past stew contests. Now that the time is almost here, the Chamber staff is preparing in high gear. But let’s get a...
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Now at Home, Downtown
Lezley Brown President/CEO Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce According to Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lezley Brown and Chamber Vice President Logan Vaughan, the new offices are ‘in a whirl’ of preparations for the annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Cook-off’s special 50th Anniversary event! Their much anticipated move to new quarters at 110 Main Street has coincided with the final...
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel 50th Anniversary
Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel are hosting a 50th anniversary celebration on September 10th at Venue219 on Main Street in Sulphur Springs beginning at 10am. The organization was originally named the Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel. The public is invited to the reception. Past Presidents and long-time members will be recognized at 10:30am and the TRTA State President, Patricia Macias will also speak for a few...
Franklin County Youth Soccer
Soccer sign-ups are underway. Forms can be picked-up and dropped off at the following locations: Dairy Queen in Mt. Vernon; CB&J Embroidery & Screen Printing, and Jones Portable Buildings in Sulphur Springs; and Hagansport General Store. Sign-up fees are $40 per player; a family discount will be given and each additional sibling is $35. All forms, and fees are due by try-outs on August 24th. No player registration or shirt...
Tradin’ Post for Thursday, August 22nd, 2019
One of the O-Cedar robotic O-Duster used once asking $20 and comes with charger call or text 903.441.4517 Iron Man inversion Table, like new $50. Squire by Fender Bullet Telecaster, blond in color, like new $125. 903 860 3682. Free kittens to good home. 920-426-0020 call or text. For Sale: a glass top breakfast table. It is iron based. Includes four chairs with arms, rollers, and pads for the seats. … Also, for sale, two end...
Chamber Connection – Aug. 22, 2019
By Lezley Brown, president/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce The 50th Anniversary of Stew Contest will be here before we know it! Cooks have begun reserving their spots, and it’s going to be quite a celebration. Just so you know, cook letters and entry forms have been mailed out. Your letter, if you cooked last year, should have arrived in the mail. However, if you need them, all forms are on our website at...
Community Chest Changes Hours: Starts New Program
Community Chest in Sulphur Springs is starting a new pickup program for all it’s clients. This new system allows clients to get fresh food every week. Community Chest will now be open on Fridays starting 8-23-19 from 1p.m.-3p.m. All clients are encouraged to come in at this new time and pick up fruits and vegetables. Clients are reminded they must bring their own bags or boxes for this new pickup. Community Chest will no longer...
Weed Control By Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas As we continue our activities in pastures and meadows during this summer season, here a reminder of fundamentals on weed control from Dr. Vanessa Olsen, forage specialist for Texas A&M agrilife extension: Our human nature is to find...
National Qualifier with American Degree through Como-Pickton FFA, Breanna Bowen Heads to Tarleton State University
Heading off to school In Stephenville, Texas at Tarleton State University is just one of the exciting life events for Breanna Bowen, a Hopkins County student who graduated from Como-Pickton CISD in 2018. In fact, she is starting her second year at Tarleton pursuing a degree toward…what else?…an ag-related career! Breanna’s major is Ag Communication. Her chosen career would involve writing and educating through...
