Dairy Queen’s Back to School Bash: Tonight from 6-8 pm
August 5, 2017 – The Dairy Queen restaurant on South Broadway in Sulphur Springs is hosting a Back to School Carnival tonight from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. The event is free and open to everyone! Featured activities for students will include: a bake sale benefiting local charities, face painting, a dunking booth, a picture booth, ring toss, and more! The restaurant will also be open during the event. KSST sat down with Lisa Derocco...
Johanna and Mario Host Extension Leadership Workshop
On Thursday August 3, the Hopkins County extension agents hosted a fun and fast-moving workshop for Extension leaders. About two dozen individuals and committee members were present, representing various aspects of Extension projects including 4-H, Master Gardener, Wellness /Nutrition and Special Events. The meeting’s purpose was to dispense information and to gather information. According to a census of attendees, radio and...
It’s Official: August 3rd HC Sweetees Proclaimed World Champs
By Savannah Owens The Hopkins County Sweetees are back from Alexandria Louisiana with a huge trophy and even bigger smiles. These girls had a 14-0 record, and were undefeated for the entire season. Hopkins County Judge Newsom issued a proclamation at 4:30 pm at the County Courthouse where he dedicated August third to the official Hopkins County Sweetees World Champs. Head Coach Tanner Ragan, and Assistant Coaches Andy Taylor and Geoff...
This Bug is Back and Looking for Blood
By Savannah Owens There have been 19 confirmed cases and counting of the Zika Virus in Texas this year. In 2016 Texas had 370 cases of West Nile Virus, which is also becoming a threat in Texas in 2017 as mosquito season has hit it’s peak time. People can hardly go outside to check their mail without being bitten. While most people who contract West Nile Virus don’t have symptoms, about 20% of people will face fever, body...
Tradin’ Post, Friday, August 4th, 2017:
For Sale: Canton blue China excellent condition full set for $150.00 … also for sale a nice clothes chest has two drawers and two shelves behind doors ,about 4 foot tall,asking $75.00. call (972)-838-0137 For Sale: Lowboy trailer, great for hauling large deck mower, golf cart, motorcycles, bldg materials, etc. 6 x 8 heavy duty expanded metal flooring, load capacity 2000 lbs. Lights work, almost new tires, bed tilts for easy on...
Trading Post Friday August 4, 2017
FOR SALE: A NICE RECLINING LOVESEAT IN BROWN VINYL, WILL TAKE BEST OFFER. 903-348-5653 ALSO FOR SALE A HUSQVARNA RIDING MOWER, WITH GOOD MOTOR BRIGGS AND STRATTON 22 HP. BUT IT NEEDS BATTERY AND DRIVE BELT. WOULD BE GOOD TO REPAIR OR FOR PARTS. $50 903-348-5653.
Something’s Fishy…or Not By Johanna Hicks
Something’s Fishy…or Not You have probably heard that the recommendation for fish consumption is two times a week. Sometimes, that is easier said than done. Some people are afraid of cooking seafood because of the food safety aspect. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension can help you so you can confidently cook seafood safely with these tips! 1) Avoid cross-contamination. Handle raw and cooked seafood products separately. ...
Evaluating Weed Control: Sprayer Calibration By Mario Villarino
Evaluating weed control: sprayer calibration Weed control relies in proper weed identification, proper method of control, herbicide selection (if applicable), time of application and proper delivery of the herbicide. Must of the weed control is more successful when weeds are small, but weeds are harder to identify when immature. Also, high temperatures and older weeds require more herbicide to accomplish the goal. At this time of the...
Snack Pack Sale to Benefit Mitchell Chapel Community Meal Program
A Lot Of Us Will Be Running Errands, Going To Different Garage Sales, Doing A Little Shopping Or Doing A Little Pampering This Saturday. And If You Are Like Me, You Get A Little Hungry While Moving Around. Well Saturday, August 5th At 12:00p.m. Ms Kimberly Shepard Will Be Selling SNACK PACKS. The Snack Pack Includes Fried Chicken, Potato Salad And Green Beans For A Small Fee Of $5.00. Now That’s What You Call A Good Deal. And If...
“Mark Twain” to Appear at Cumby Student Fundraiser on Friday Aug. 4
L.V. Davis was born at Rt. 1, Cumby, and in his later years has settled in a spot not far from where he started out. His acclaimed career as a performer and as an author was influenced by his formal education at Boles Home of Quinlan, Texas. Today, Mr. Davis retains a soft spot in his heart for students who grab opportunities to excel, and for coaches and teachers who place excellence as an option for their pupils. The public is...
