Plans Underway for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 4th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation has scheduled the Designer Handbag Bingo for Thursday, August 3. Sponsorships are available now while reserved tables for 8 will go on sale June 24, and individual tickets will be available on July 1. Last year, this event sold out in record time. “We expect tickets to go quickly, so those wishing to play will want to make their reservations as soon as they...
SSISD Healthy Summer Meals For Kids
May 25, 2023 – SSISD will be hosting a Summer Food Service Program for all children under the age of 18 years old and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years of age. Free breakfast and lunch will be served for all children eligible for the program. District enrollment is not required and no application is needed. Summer Feeding locations are: Bowie Primary, 1400 Mockingbird Ln., from June 5 – July 6...
Miller Grove FFA 2023-2024 Chapter Officers
May 24, 2023- Miller Groves FFA Chapter Officers have been announced. Chapter officers serve a vital function in FFA. By taking a major leadership role, these students grow from the experience and benefit the chapter. President – Grant Anderson Vice President – Mika Gray Secretary – Emma Knight Treasurer – Brooke Anderson Reporter – Danielle Garrett Sentinel – Bella Vaculik Student Advisor –...
Fatal Car Crashes Surging In Texas
May 24, 2023 – Within the past few months several car crashes have had unfortunate fatal outcomes. Several of these unfortunate crashes involve occupants who are not wearing their seat belts. Our condolences to those who have lost a loved one during this time due to crashes. Sgt. Adam Albritton of the Texas Department of Public Safety spoke out about the recent incline in crash fatalities “Just in the East Texas area alone we’ve...
Judge Robert Newsom Signed On To Winter Storm Documents
May 22, 2023 – Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has been signed on as the signatory for any FEMA documents pertaining to the winter storm that swept through Texas in late January. One such document, FEMA-DR-4705, will provide financial support from the government to help repair any damages that may have been caused to the storm. FEMA released this statement regarding the Document: “FEMA announced that federal disaster...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Recognize The Month Of June As Elder Abuse Awareness Month
May 23, 2023 – Hopkins County Commissioners has declared the month of June 2023 as elder abuse awareness month. Members of the Adult Protective Services came down to commissioners court to hear the proclamation read by Judge Newsom. The proclamation reads as follows: Adult Protective Services (APS) is working with community partners and professional groups around the state to raise awareness about adult abuse, neglect, and...
Black Oak Cemetery Memorial Day
May 23, 2023 – Memorial Service for Black Oak Cemetery will be held Sunday, May 28th at the black Oak Baptist Church 6 miles south of Como off FM 69. Service starts at 10:30 am. Reverend B. J. Teer will be the speaker for the service. Families are asked to bring covered lunches and lunch will be served in the fellowship hall after the services.
How To Plant Bermudagrass By Mario Villarino
As temperatures rise we often start getting an itch to plant. When it comes to establishing bermudagrass from sprigs there are several things to keep in mind before we start tilling the soil: Location: Choose a well drained soil; bermudagrass does not do well on wet-land (except for Jiggs Bermudagrass). Variety Selection: Match variety to soil type, average rainfall, production goals, and willingness to manage (provide...
Chamber Connection – May 24, 2023
If it’s May, it means that it’s just the right time to start thinking about stew! While the 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival is still five months away, the annual logo contest is underway. The theme for this year is Bowl Games, a take-off on college football bowl games along with stew bowls. The Chamber is accepting logo submissions through 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. You can submit a logo on the Chamber website,...
North Hopkins Cemetery Association Annual Memorial Day Service
May 23, 2023 – The North Hopkins Cemetery Association will be holding it’s annual memorial day service on Sunday, May 28th at 11 am at the cemetery chapel. There will be a business meeting as well as announcements and special music. There will be no speaker and no lunch. All donations will be appreciated for the upkeep of the cemetery and chapel. If you are unable to attend, please mail your donation to North Hopkins...
