Approximately 50 Venders, Agencies Will Offer Free Health Screenings, Information April 5 At 55+ Health Fair
A 55+ Health Fair will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs’ Recreational Outreach Center (The ROC), 115 Putman St. “We will have lots of booths, giveaways and screenings that will be free for you to take advantage of,” said Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center program and marketing director. 55+ Health Fair will be held April 5, 2022, at First Baptist...
March 30 – Chamber Connection: Be a Kids’ Hero At CASA Superhero Virtual Walk Promoting Child Abuse Awareness
Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events Include Golf Tournament, School-Focused Lunch & Learn, Kids Kingdom Rehab Project, Marketing Seminar By Butch Burney Golfers have until noon Friday to enter the 33rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, coming to Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 8. The tournament format is a six-person scramble, with the low net team putting their names on the trophy. The morning tee time is...
Deputies Arrest Three On Felony Warrants In 2 Days
Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men on felony warrants in two days, according to arrest and jail reports. I-30 West Traffic Stop Tremont Akeem Davis AKA Tre Davis (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley reported stopping a Nissan Altima at 2:58 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, on the north Interstate 30 service road near Interstate 30 mile marker 131 for an expired registration. Upon...
April Tips For The Garden From Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Here are Texas A&M AgriLife recommendations for the garden in April: Prune spring-flowering shrubs soon after flowering. Keep the natural shape of the plant in mind as you prune, and avoid excessive cutting except where necessary to control size. Roses have high fertilizer requirements. For most soils, use a complete fertilizer for the first application just as new growth starts, then use ammonium sulfate, or other high nitrogen...
USFDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose Of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines For Ages 50 And Up And Immunocompromised Individuals
Today (March 28, 2022), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series. This makes a second booster dose of both vaccines available...
County To Roll Over Funds Left In FY 2021 Road And Bridge Fund To Precincts For 2022
Sulphur Bluff Resident Complains of Unsafe Road Conditions Near His Residence Hopkins County had a little bit of money left over in the Road and Bridge Fund Balance from fiscal year 2021 that the four Precinct Commissioners will be able to use during the 2022 fiscal year. One county resident told commissioners he would like to Precinct 3 repair what he considers unsafe road conditions near his home. Budget Amendment County Auditor...
Commissioners Court Approves 4 Truck Bids, John Deere Purchase
Four different truck bids were approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court, leaving the decision of which truck and bid to the individual department head. A used John Deere, was also among the items approved during the regular Commissioners Court meeting Monday morning, March 28, 2022. Truck Bids The county received four bids for six pickups, each different, including different trucks. County Auditor Shannah Aulsbrook and HCSO...
Volunteers Needed At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 28, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Helping Ukraine In light of the news of the attacks on Ukraine, we would like to extend an opportunity to aid the community of Kharkov (a city in...
Dr. Balkcom: Serving Hopkins County Has Been An Honor
When honored Monday morning for decades of service as Local Health Authority for Hopkins County, Dr. Ichabod L. Balkcom IV said a heartfelt thank you, and noted simply that it has been his honor to serve. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom noted that Monday, March 28, 2022 was a “very special day for me and the Commissioners Court, really Hopkins County” because it was a time to honor Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV. Hopkins County...
Commissioners To Honor Balkcom, Appoint New Local Health Authority
Hopkins County Commissioners Court is scheduled to honor Dr. I.L. Bakcom IV, then consider appointing a new Local Health Authority for Hopkins County, as well as a number of other items during the regular court session Monday morning. Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV Dr. I.L. Balkcom IV is slated to be honored for his service to Hopkins County, which has included filling the role of Local Health Authority, a position appointed by the county...
