Handbag Bingo Sponsors
Jul21

Handbag Bingo Sponsors

Stephanie Stephens and Amanda Yarbrough Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab is bringing smiles and a sleek bag to Designer Handbag Bingo.   Stephanie Stephens and Amanda Yarbrough show off the MCM handbag which will be a prize at the annual bingo event hosted by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. Carrie and Steve Nuckolls Everything Unique owners Carrie and Steve Nuckolls can’t wait to see who wins the bag they are...

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Local Deer Hunters Need To Be Aware of CWD
Jul20

Local Deer Hunters Need To Be Aware of CWD

Chronic Wasting Disease is a Real Threat to Texas Deer AUSTIN — This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launches a new public awareness campaign. The campaign aims to share information with hunters and the public about how they can help protect Texas deer and stop the spread of this deadly...

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69th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course By Mario Villarino
Jul20

69th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course By Mario Villarino

The 69th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in Bryan-College Station will offer some cutting-edge ranch technology, along with basic beef cattle production information. The annual event is set for Aug. 7-9, with more than 1,900 cattle producers expected to come to the Texas A&M University campus, making it the largest event of its kind in the nation. The event is hosted by the Texas A&M...

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Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar July 24-28th, 2023
Jul19

Meal A Day And Senior Citizen Center Calendar July 24-28th, 2023

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of July 24-28, 2023 includes: MONDAY, July 24 – Blue Berry Sheet Pancakes, Fruit and Sausage PattyTUESDAY, July 25 – Macaroni Taco Bake, Vegetable of the Day and Bread WEDNESDAY, July 26 –...

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Chamber Connection – July 19
Jul19

Chamber Connection – July 19

Join us for a fun and interactive Business After Hours this week at Red River Credit Union from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Business After Hours is a great way to interact and network with other business professionals and members of the community. You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend and there is no cost. Red River Credit Union is located at 822 Gilmer St. Stewing About It If you are a returning stew cook or a...

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Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo Sponsors
Jul19

Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Designer Handbag Bingo Sponsors

Myra and David Watson Coldwell Banker Watson is supporting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo slated for August 3.  Myra and David Watson display the statement Tom Ford tote they are sponsoring as a bingo prize.  For more information on the sold-out event, visit handbagbingo23.givesmart.com. Chaney and Craig Johnson Chaney and Craig Johnson are sponsoring this gorgeous blue Chloe bag as a...

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Summer In Texas To Be One Of The Most Extreme Yet
Jul18

Summer In Texas To Be One Of The Most Extreme Yet

An unrelenting stretch of blistering days amid an ongoing heat wave has put this summer on track to be one of Texas’ most extreme, weather data shows. In June, a sample of 38 weather stations across the state recorded a temperature at or above 100 degrees 250 times. The average temperature for June was 82.2 degrees, which was 2.6 degrees above the 20th century average, according to data provided by the state climatologist. Still, this...

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Lights Of Life 2024 Gala Chairs Announced
Jul18

Lights Of Life 2024 Gala Chairs Announced

Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors is gearing up for the 2024 Gala which is scheduled for Saturday, January 27. The Chairs for the next Gala will be Kim and John Sellers. Kim and John have been long-time supporters of the Gala, having attended most of the events. Kim has served on the Gala Committee for several years, and John is a former member of the Foundation’s Board of...

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Dinner Bell Menu for July 26, 2023
Jul18

Dinner Bell Menu for July 26, 2023

Hall Oil Company is again a Community Partner for Dinner Bell.  The willingness of Hall Oil Company to support this feeding ministry allows this endeavor to exist. For their support we are very thankful.  Hopkins County  Abstract is sending employees to fill the meal boxes. Dinner Bell appreciates Hopkins County Abstract for helping to prepare the boxes for and also to distribute them. GRAB and GO with a meal from the...

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Replant cucumbers NOW!
Jul17

Replant cucumbers NOW!

By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener Those who started cucumber plants from seed or bought transplants from various stores have been getting great results.  The problem with cucumbers, and similarly tomatoes, is that they have a definite production limit.  Most regular cucumbers species such as marketmore, straight8 and numerous others will usually produce under good conditions somewhere 15-25 fruit.  After the...

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