TIME TO PLANT BULBS FOR SPRING COLOR
As we await the arrival of cooler temperatures and the soothing, comforting colors of Fall, now is the time to consider planning and planting for the dazzlingly vibrant colors we anticipate next Springs. Spring-flowering bulbs are planted as temperatures begin to cool and night-time lows approach 40-50 degrees F. Planting should be done 6-8 weeks before the ground freezes, which will give the bulbs an opportunity to set down roots and...
Change of Location for Report Meeting on October 1 and October 8 for Hopkins County United Way Workers
Good morning, Campaign Volunteers and Media Friends. Due to interior renovations at the Texas AgriLife Extension office, we have a change in location for our Report Meeting tomorrow, Tues., Oct. 1 and next Tues., Oct. 8!! We will be meeting in the new Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce office at 110 Main Street, just south of the square, a few doors down from Plain and Fancy. Look for the black and white striped awning! Do not go to...
Roan Oak Masonic Lodge Scholarships
The Roan Oak Masonic Lodge presented scholarships to five associate degree nursing students. Shown from left are Lodge Secretary James Parsons, Brandy Seagraves of Sulphur Springs, Lodge Treasurer Larry Slagle, Andre’ King of Paris, Worshipful Master Casey Mitchell, Clayton Thomas of Paris, Lodge District Deputy Ed Moore, Wendy Springfield of Sulphur Springs, PJC Dean of Health Occupations Dr. Greg Ferenchak, Makayla Stringer of...
Local Ms. Hopkins County Sr. Contestants Go to the Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant
L. to R. Jan Gray, Stella Bagley, Linda Pickle-Hill, Mary Ivey, Patsy Crist and Nancy Bolton Among this group of seven past contestants of the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, there are two past Ms. Texas Senior Classic, three past Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, and several runners-up who also placed in the Top Ten at the 2019 State pageant. Current Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, Vender Wright, was not pictured. The...
Entries Being Taken Now in Hopkins/Rains Hay Show, Deadline is October 4
According to Andy Wright, President of Hopkins/Rains County Farm Bureau, the annual Hay Show is starting up. Local farmers and ranchers are asked to bring hay samples to the Hopkins County Extension office where samples will be collected through the deadline of Friday October 4, 2019. Samples will be judged by the lab at Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op, with results to be announced at the annual Show. It’s date is Friday...
Meet Texas Beef Council Nutritionists at NETBIO’s ‘Ribeye Roundup’ Oct. 5 on Celebration Plaza
Amy Foster and Hannah Kesterson grew up in families which included beef and other healthy choices at the family dinner table. Both these ladies have chosen careers as Nutrition and Health Coordinators for the Texas Beef Council. According to Dwyatt Bell, President of the NETBIO organization, both these representatives plan to visit Sulphur Springs to bring their knowledge and to proudly promote beef during the Cattleman’s...
The Neverending Story Begins 6-Day Run At Main Street Oct. 18
The Neverending Story will get a six-day run at Main Street Theatre beginning Oct. 18. Performances of the fantasy will begin at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18, 19 and Oct. 25-26, with 2 p.m. matinees offered Sundays Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at 225 Main Street. The program is based on Michael Ende’s novel with David S. Craig credited as dramatizer, with David Woody directing and Aldyn L. Green as assistant director. The play...
Meal-A-Day Menu for Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2019
Monday – Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes and Roast Gravy, Green Beans and a RollTuesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Brussels Sprouts and Corn Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers and Tossed SaladThursday – Beef Stroganoff, Malibu Vegetables and Garlic SticksFriday – Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries and Cole Slaw
Local Walk Like MADD Event by Mothers Against Drunk (and Drugged) Driving Reaches 2019 Goal
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse assisted with parking duties as vehicles flooded the grounds The annual Walk Like MADD event was staged in Sulphur Springs on the beautiful evening of Saturday September 28, 2019. The grounds of Shannon Oaks Church became filled with people of all ages who came out to walk as a statement and to raise awareness with “Not One More Victim!”, the 2019 slogan for the annual campaign. As well...
