Women of Lockerbie – a play performed by the Community Players
Performance dates for “Women of Lockerbie “ run March 16,17 at 7:00, March 18 is 2:00 pm matinee. March 23, 24 at 7:00, March 25 at 2:00. Tickets can be reserved by calling 903-885-0107 Or on this website www.communityplayersinc.com
Sign up for the Spring Break Sewing Workshop
On Monday through Wednesday March 12-14th The Agri-life extension office is hosting a Spring Break Sewing Workshop. It will be from 9:00 am to 3:00-ish p.m, and the $10 cost covers all three sessions. You will learn how to read a pattern envelope, measure for correct size, prepare fabric for cutting, pattern placement, applique, etc. You can also learn how to hem, repair a ripped seam, and sew on a button. There will be various...
Tira News March 9, 2018
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Tuesday, March 6 th , at the Tira Community Center to conduct routine business. The next quarterly meeting will be on Tuesday, June 5 th . Daylee Fite is a member of the MisFitz softball team. Sherry Smiddy reports, “The team will be having a Hot Dog Plate and Bake Sale on March 24 th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This will include hot dog, chips and a drink. There will be many baked goods,...
Asian Lady Beetle Infestation of Structures By Mario Villarino
The Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas), is relatively new to this country. The beetle is native to Asia (e.g., China, Russia, Korea, Japan), where it dwells in trees and fields, preying on aphids and scale insects. According to Potter et al, Extension Entomologist from the University of Kentucky, the first field populations in the United States were found in Louisiana in 1988. Since then the beetle has expanded its range to...
Multi-County 4-H Camp By Johanna Hicks
Multi-County 4-H Camp – Explore 4-H! 4-H is all about kids. One of the summer highlights available to 4-H members and guests is the Multi-County 4-H Camp. Plans are well underway, and registration forms will soon be available. “Explore 4-H” is the theme, and the dates are July 9-11, at Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star, Texas. Workshops for the 2018 camp will be Nature/Master Gardeners, Archery,...
Morning Chapel Baptist Church – Youth Revival
Morning Chapel Baptist Church – Youth Revival
“Do Well, Be Well With Diabetes” Five-Lesson Series Set for April 9-23
Johanna Hicks, agent with the Hopkins County Agrilife Extension Service is reminding the public about an interesting and informative educational series for persons affected by Type II Diabetes. Even if you do not have Diabetes but you cook and care for someone who does, this series is for you! Two sessions per day will be offered, at 1:30pm and 6pm. For more information, phone the Extension office at 903-885-3443.
You’re Invited for History and Lunch By SS Area Retired School Personnel
From: Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel Please join us on Tuesday, March 13! Keep reading for the time, location of the meeting! Our next meeting will feature a program by Paula Altenbaumer, presenting the story of an early Texas pioneer, Sarah Ashby McClure Braches. Sarah came to Texas in 1831 as part of the DeWitt Colony. Her home still stands in Gonzales County. Sarah was a leader of the “Runaway Scrape”...
North Hopkins FFA Chapter Celebrates FFA Week and Student Success at NETLA Market Show
From Report by Breeanna Hicks February was definitely a busy month for the North Hopkins FFA! This past month was the annual Hopkins County NETLA Market and Stock Show. Along with this, the chapter attended the Area VI convention. This year, the North Hopkins FFA was honored to have Faith Wheeler, our Chapter First Vice President, run for Area VI President. While she did not win the office of president, she will be serving as one of...
The Lord’s Work Food Pantry Now Open for Como-Pickton Residents
Qualifying Como-Pickton residents can now be served by a brand new food pantry, sponsored by Color Blind Anointed Ministries. On the food mission’s first day, Tuesday March 6, the pantry was serving more than a half dozen clients within the first half hour of opening their doors. Canned and packaged foods, frozen chicken, fresh eggs and milk, snack items and hygiene products were stocked on the shelves supplied by donations...
