4-H Project Show Results and the Annual Christmas Joys Program
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County 4-H Project Show Results Every year during National 4-H Week, Hopkins County 4-H members have the opportunity to enter items in the 4-H Project Show. This serves as an avenue to showcase talents of our 4-H youth. Even though entries were down, 22 quality items were entered in this year’s Project Show. Here are the...
Upcoming Activities include Stew Contest, Help A Child Benefit, Halloween Events, Car Show
By Butch Burney Get Your Stew On Who is ready for stew? The cooler weather signals that the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services and Galyean Insurance, is almost here. The contest will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Things are not just back to normal at the stew contest, but they are better than normal. We will have more than 140 pots of stew...
Two Men Jailed On Felony Charges
At least two men were jailed on felony charges over the weekend, 2021, according to arrest and jail reports. Clifford Martin Wikoff Sulphur Springs Police Officer Sean Hoffman and Officer E. Jaime conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet 1500 at 11:59 a.m. Oct. 8, 2021 on Church Street. A records check showed occupant Clifford Martin Wikoff to be wanted by three other agencies on outstanding warrants. Wikoff’s truck was securely...
Pittsburg Man Jailed On 2 Felony Charges
A 57-year-old Pittsburg man was jailed in Hopkins County Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 on two felony charges, according to sheriff’s reports. James Glenn Belcher James Glenn Belcher was booked into Hopkins County jail on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty group 1/1B controlled substance and unauthorized use of a vehicle, according to jail reports. He was released from the county jail later Monday, on...
2021 Ag In The Classroom
Area AgriLife Extension Agents, assisted by numerous volunteers as well as Farm Bureau and Southwest Dairy Center, hosted hundreds of school children over the course of two days this week at Ag In The Classroom. While the annual agricultural experience typically is offered to fourth graders, this year schools in counties with participating Extension agencies were also invited to bring their fifth graders. Extension wasn’t able...
Over $8,100 In Donations Contributed During Second Week Of 2021-22 HCUW Campaign
More than $8,100 in donations were contributed to Hopkins County United Way during the second week of the 2021-22 campaign, bringing the overall total raised so far to $32,768. This year’s goal is to raise $150,000 to benefit the 18 agencies the funding is allocated to help. Mike Horne picked up a donation from Century 21 First Group. Hope Smith also dropped off at his office donations from Hopkins County Veterinary Clinic and...
Hopkins County Genealogy Society’s Friday – October 15, 2021 Virtual Seminar
Seminar Speaker Judy G Russell Be sure to join us for the statewide genealogy seminar being held this Friday October 15, 2021! This is a virtual event only. When you get a chance thank our presenters for some truly outstanding programs and the sponsors of the programs. We are very fortunate to be able to share these preeminent speakers with you! The video program links will only be available on Friday, October 15. The...
Learn About the Innovative Dual Language Education Program at Travis Primary Oct.13 at 5:30pm
Dr. Gomez of the Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Consultants will be in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday October 13, for an informational session on the Dual Language Education program offered through SSISD. The Dual Language Education informational meeting will be held at Travis Primary Campus at 5:30 p.m. They will be sharing information about the program and bilingual education in general. English and Spanish-speaking parents and...
Mainstreet Uncorked: Wine and Music Festival- Winners and More!
Last Saturday, October 9th, was the annual Mainstreet Uncorked: Wine and Music Festival. Wine Vendors from all over Texas had set up to offer samples and tastings of their different types of wines. There was every type of wine you could imagine-dry, sweet, red, white, fruity, heavy…if you wanted to try it, a vendor had it! Mainstreet uncorked30 Mainstreet uncorked29 Mainstreet uncorked28 Mainstreet uncorked27 Mainstreet...
Ruth & Jack Gillis Women’s Center Offers 3D Mammography
Business News: October 11, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. 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 treatment plan, from chemotherapy to radiation to surgery. We provide safe, high-quality care in...
