Lil 4’s 1 Year Anniversary RESCHEDULED Due to Weather
The Lil 4’s 1 year anniversary celebration scheduled for February 24th, has been rescheduled for March 17th, 2018 due to inclement weather. If you have any questions contact Letitia at (214)-809-1908.
Do Well Be Well with Diabetes
If you are someone in your family has Type 2 Diabetes this is a great program with lots of information. If a couple attends together, the price is only $25, not $25 each. Also, if the fee is a hardship, let the extension office know when you call to sign up.
Photos from the Hopkins County Junior Livestock Market Show 2018
Lots of supporters were out to watch the Hopkins County Junior Livestock Market Show, on Friday, Feb 23rd, 2018. Students of all ages from schools and organizations such as North Hopkins FFA, Cumby FFA, Sulphur Springs FFA, Miller Grove FFA, Sulphur Bluff FFA, Hopkins County 4-H with animals ranging from Chickens to pigs to cows to goats and lambs. The students were put into classes based on ages of the animals and would showcase...
Tradin’ Post for Monday, February 26th, 2018
Found: A Ladder on Hwy 695 in Como on Thursday February 22nd…to identify if this is your ladder, please call John at (903)945-5038
Livestock Preparedness & Recovery By Mario Villarino
Recent precipitation has triggered several emergency-response mechanisms county-wide . According to David W. Smith, Extension Safety Program Specialist, recent agricultural statistics ranks Texas number one in livestock (cattle and calves) production with more than 14 million head. This industry contributes nearly 8 billion dollars in cash sales receipts each year to the state. In the event of a major emergency or disaster, personal...
Diabetes, Urban Myths, and More By Johanna Hicks
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Time certainly flies! The spring series of “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” is just a few short weeks away, and plans have already begun to provide a quality, informative, and impactful program. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with diabetes, this series is for you! Here are the topics to be covered and a brief synopsis of each: Monday, April 9: “Getting Started: How Food Affects...
Book Signing and Meet N Greet Discussion on February 24
In a KSST/Channel 18 TV Good Morning Show interview, Dr. Marie Hawkins discussed the writing of her book “Pressing for the Prize Volume I” with host Enola Gay. You are welcome to watch the video interview at ksstradio.com and attend the book signing on February 24 from 12-2 pm at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ, 402 South Jackson Street. Dr. Marie Hawkins, Bible teacher and executive producer of the radio...
Saltillo FFA Chapter Gets Ready for Mt. Vernon/Saltillo Young Farmers Show, Stew and Auction
The Saltillo ISD FFA Chapter partners annually with Mt. Vernon ISD for the Young Farmer’s Livestock and Ag Mechanics Show. This event is coming up on March 24 in the Young Farmer’s Show Barn in Mt. Vernon. Spectators are encouraged to come out and see the steers and dairy heifers as well as gates, tables and other projects the students have worked on. Then on April 19, the Chapter’s Stew and Auction will feature ag...
How to Talk to Your Kids about School Shootings
By Savannah Owens As we deal with having 17 instances* of gun violence in and around schools in 2018, the important things to focus on are how to change our country to prevent this from happening again, and how to talk to our children so that your entire family can be prepared. Many Psychological Experts agree it’s important to have these conversations with your children. The conversation will be different depending on age and...
Tradin’ Post for Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
Found: A “pound puppy”, male young blond chihuahua mix…found near School Admin Bldg on Connally St, around 7:00 pm on Saturday. If this is your dog please call (903)-439-8337.
