Regulated Herbicides: What Private Applicators Should Know About Exemptions and Restrictions
A tractor spraying Pesticide provided by The Texas Department of Agriculture By Dr. Mario Villarino, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hopkins County Agent, Natural Resource/Agriculture The utilization of regulated herbicides is regulated and allowed to be used by pesticide private applicators. Private applicators are required to obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain their licenses. The Texas A&M AgriLife-Hopkins...
Drive-Thru COVID Testing Now Available Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Primary Care
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 – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] No Excuses – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nothing will keep us from making your breast health a priority, whether you need a mammogram, help choosing the right physician or...
“If Headstones Could Talk” Cemetery Walk is November 7 at City Cemetery
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society will once again bring local history to life with this Autumn’s guided living history tour. See and hear as a few “residents” recall what life was like in Sulphur Springs during their day. These former members of local society will be portrayed by Hopkins County Genealogical Society members outfitted in the period costume of doctors, judges, businessmen and housewives....
2021 Winners in the Hopkins Rains County Hay Show Based on Protein Analysis
The annual Hopkins Rains County Hay Show was held on Thursday October 21, 2021 in the arena foyer at the Civic Center. Hay farmers and local banking institutions made up most of the attendance, and they enjoyed fellowship as well as a BBQ lunch catered by Wrights BBQ prior to the announcement of winners. The Hay Show is sponsored annually by Hopkins-Rains Water and Soil Conservation District office headquartered in...
All Hopkins County Veterans And Service Members Invited To SSHS Veterans Day Program
Sulphur Springs High School Monday announced the return of its traditional Veterans Day program for all Hopkins County Veterans and Service Members. The SSHS Veterans Day program will be held at Sulphur Springs High School on Thursday, November 11. A reception will be hosted in the SSHS Library from 12 to 1:30 p.m., and the program will be follow in the SSHS gym from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11. SSHS Veterans Day program planned Nov....
CANHelp’s 17th Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive
The winter months can be a tough time for everyone, especially those already struggling to get by. Thankfully, for those in Hopkins County, help is available. Please join CANHelp by participating in their 17th Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive to ensure everyone in Hopkins County stays warm this winter. This week, CANHelp and its partners began accepting new and gently used coats and blankets of all sizes from now through the...
More Views of the 52nd Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest
52nd Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest
Screamfest: Have Fun and Find What’s Your Reality at VR Social
VR Social is owned by Scott Hanson. He has been in the computer and gaming scene from the day his parents bought him an Atari 2600 for Christmas. From there it was the gift of an Atari 800XL with a modem that brought him into the world of hacking and BBSes (Bulletin Board Systems). Scott Hanson always loves to discuss the latest in technology trends, so never hesitate to stop in and say hello. VR Social is a place where virtual...
2021 Hopkins County Stew Contest Champions
Although the final count for ticket sales aren’t yet in, the 52nd Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest was estimated to have drawn well over 6,000 to Buford Park Saturday morning, Oct. 23, to sample some of this year’s entries. Overall, 150 signed up to compete in the 2021 Hopkins County Stew contest. However, due to some personal emergencies, a few teams had to back out prior, leaving 145 pots of stew....
Meet & Greet With Allen West, 2022 GOP Gubernatorial Candidate, Scheduled in Greenville Monday Morning
A Meet and Greet is scheduled Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, with Allen West, was elected in July 2020 as chairman of the Republican Party of Texas and served in that positions until his resignation on July 11, 2021. West on July 4, 2021, announced his intent to challenge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for the Republican nomination for governor in 2022. The meet and greet will be hosted from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Monday at Ernie’s Pit BBQ,...
