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Sulphur Springs Wildcat Bands Have Had A Productive Month So Far
Mar15

Sulphur Springs Wildcat Bands Have Had A Productive Month So Far

The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Band has had a productive month so far, participating in two concerts and two different group competitions. (All photos courtesy Sulphur Springs Wildcat Bands) Wildcat Band members had the privilege of performing with Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra as they provided a Children’s Concert for area school children. And, from all accounts, they did a great job. The bands also scheduled a...

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Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs
Mar15

Native Grasses, Forbs Can Help Cattle Producers, Rural Landowners Reduce Operational Costs

Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Office, Hopkins County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, [email protected] Many cattle producers and other rural landowners are looking for ways to reduce the amount of money and labor invested in their operations. It can be costly to grow bermudagrass because it requires regular fertilization to produce high quality forage and hay. Many warm-season...

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10 People Arrested On Controlled Substance And Marijuana Charges
Mar14

10 People Arrested On Controlled Substance And Marijuana Charges

At least 10 people were arrested on controlled substance and marijuana charges in the past 4 days. Including a Brashear man accused of crashing a vehicle into a parked car; a Gainesville pair alleged to have marijuana, methamphetamine, ammunition and two pistols when stopped near a day care; five people found in possession of two bags of meth when stopped on I-30; four men and a woman caught with contraband on I-30; and a Sulphur...

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Helping Ukraine: CHRISTUS Is Accepting Donations To Assist In Kharkiv, Ukraine
Mar14

Helping Ukraine: CHRISTUS Is Accepting Donations To Assist In Kharkiv, Ukraine

Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 14, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro| 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 Kharkiv (a...

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Commissioners Agree To Abandon Portion Of CR 4746, Set County Clean Up Days, Approve 2 Plat Requests
Mar14

Commissioners Agree To Abandon Portion Of CR 4746, Set County Clean Up Days, Approve 2 Plat Requests

Hopkins County Commissioners Court agreed to abandon a portion of County Road 4746, set the date and time for county clean up days and approved two plat requests during the regular court session Monday morning, March 14, 2022.’ Hopkins County Commissioners Court CR 4746 Road Closure, Abandonment Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Price explained that the section of County Road 4746 that a property owner has petition to have closed and...

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Commissioners Court To Consider Closing Portion Of CR 4746, Setting Clean Up Days
Mar13

Commissioners Court To Consider Closing Portion Of CR 4746, Setting Clean Up Days

Hopkins County Commissioner Court is set to consider closing a portion of CR 4746, setting the county clean up days and two plat requests during the regular court session Monday, March 14, 2022. Submitted for court approval at the meeting are an application and a petition to close and abandon a portion of County Road 4746. Hopkins County Courthouse The Commissioners Court have been asked to consider a preliminary plat for Oak Grove...

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Meal A Day Menu – March 14-18, 2022
Mar13

Meal A Day Menu – March 14-18, 2022

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 March 14-18, 2022 includes: Monday – Parmesan Chicken On A Bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Sliced Ham, Blueberry Muffins and Fruit Cups.Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes,...

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2 Miller Grove Robotics Teams Headed To VEX World Competition in May
Mar12

2 Miller Grove Robotics Teams Headed To VEX World Competition in May

The Miller Grove Junior High Robotics teams represented their school and community well at the VEX Robotics State Championship March 12, 2022. Two teams did so well, they are headed to VEX World Competition in May, team advisors reported. All three MG Robotics teams made it into the elimination tournament. Jase Back, Cannon Ramsey and Juan Ramirez made it into the semi-finals, qualifying them to go to the World Competition. The...

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Don’t Forget To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Saving Time
Mar12

Don’t Forget To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Saving Time

Just a friendly reminder: don’t forget to adjust your clocks (if they don’t change automatically) when you head to bed tonight. It’s time to spring forward 1 hour for Daylight Saving Time. Otherwise, you’ll likely arrive an hour late for church or any other appointments or activities you have scheduled Sunday. Those who are not at their best first thing in the morning might consider going to be an hour or so...

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Some Phillips Respironics Ventilators, CPAP And BiPAP Machines Recalled Due To Risk From Foam
Mar11

Some Phillips Respironics Ventilators, CPAP And BiPAP Machines Recalled Due To Risk From Foam

USFDA News Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration March 10, 2022, issued a notification order to Philips Respironics requiring the company to notify patients and others of the company’s June 14, 2021, recall of certain Philips Respironics ventilators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines, and the unreasonable risk of substantial harm to the public health posed by the...

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